Cement paste has a large amount of water in its structure, and much of it is confined in the smallest pores of the cement which are about one manometer in size. The extreme temperatures in which ...

Natural gas may be one of the cleaner sources of energy, but the petroleum industry's challenge in the well-construction process is to drill and complete wells to produce it safely and economically.

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced a new release of its ACI CODE-318-25: Building Code for Structural Concrete – Code Requirements and Commentary. According to ACI: This updated ...

For decades, blast-resistant design was applied almost exclusively to military facilities. However tragedies such as the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the September 11 attacks have spread concern for ...

Description: Principles of prestressed concrete. Prestressing systems, end anchorage, and loss of prestress. Analysis and design of sections for flexure, shear, bond ...

Steel-to-concrete connections are critical zones in structural engineering, where precise design ensures safety, durability, and performance. From base plates and anchor bolts to reinforcement ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Traditionally associated with car parks and tower blocks, concrete is increasingly finding its way into our homes.