The trick is learning the difference between when you can relax and when you should worry about whether a wall crack is a ...

In an excerpt from this volume of essays, Guy Nordenson explores the traces of history left behind by different construction ...

Hyderabad: Stating that there are no quality issues in the Annaram barrage, Afcons, which constructed the barrage as part of ...

Researchers from the University of Tokyo have released a detailed study of the impact of nuclear radiation on concrete. Their study is one of the first to show how long-term exposure to radiation ...

It's been known for some time that radiation impacts the structural integrity of concrete. However, until now the details of ...

The team also seeks to predict the way cracks form based on mineral expansion. This research could contribute to the selection of materials and design of concrete for future nuclear power plants.

The performance of kesterite solar cells is limited by poor extraction of electrons and holes and their recombination. Researchers have now discovered that annealing the device in a hydrogen ...

A large sinkhole appeared at a busy intersection in a Japanese city on Tuesday, swallowing a rubbish truck and trapping its driver inside. The incident took place in Yashio at around 10am local time, ...

Damaged concrete can lead to several problems beyond just an unsightly appearance. For example, water can get through the cracks, and over time, this can cause freezing and expansion, leading to ...

SEOUL, Jan 22 (Reuters) - South Korea's transport ministry said on Wednesday that it would remove the concrete embankment installed at Muan International Airport following last month's Jeju Air ...

When you buy an existing home, though, you inherit whatever type of concrete the original builder decided to pour. Unfortunately, this means you could end up with a surface that'll soon show its age ...