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In a groundbreaking study, researchers have unveiled the potential of air-cooled blast furnace slag (ACBFS) as a sustainable subgrade material for tram projects, challenging traditional practices in railway construction. Conducted by Bin-Chen Benson

In a significant step towards sustainable construction, a recent study led by Joud Hwalla from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University explores the potential of fiber-reinforced geopolymers made wi

The foundry industry, a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, generates millions of tons of waste each year, posing both environmental challenges and opportunities for innovation in the construction sector. Recent research led by Ingried Aguiar from t

In a groundbreaking study published in ‘Applied Sciences’, researchers have unveiled the potential of agricultural waste materials as sustainable alternatives in reinforced concrete (RC) production. This innovative approach could significantly transf

In a significant breakthrough for sustainable construction practices, researchers have explored the potential of using phosphogypsum (PG) and contaminated sediment as subgrade materials in pavement construction. The study, led by Dragana Tomašević Pi

A groundbreaking study published in ‘Applied Sciences’ explores the potential of self-compacting lightweight concrete (SCLC) using unconventional aggregates derived from sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA) and scheelite mining residue (SMR). Conducted by a t

In a groundbreaking study published in the journal “Buildings,” researchers have turned the spotlight on bahareque walls—traditional structures prevalent in rural northern South America—offering new insights into their seismic performance. Led by Kar

The construction industry is on the brink of a revolution, thanks to the advent of three-dimensional printing technology (3DPC). A recent comprehensive review published in the journal ‘Buildings’ sheds light on the pivotal role of binder materials in

In a groundbreaking study published in the journal ‘Buildings’, researchers have unveiled the environmental impacts of structural insulated panel (SIP) modular houses in New Zealand, offering a promising solution to the country’s pressing housing cri

In an innovative stride towards sustainable construction, researchers have unveiled the promising potential of using recycled crushed ceramic bricks as aggregates in the production of earth blocks. This groundbreaking study, led by Carlos Alberto Cas