Building Methods

In the quest for sustainable infrastructure, a groundbreaking study led by Xiaohua Liu from the College of Civil Engineering at Hunan University and Shenzhen General Integrated Transportation and Municipal Engineering Design & Research Institute Co,

In the quest to fortify aging infrastructure and enhance the durability of new constructions, researchers have turned to advanced composite materials and innovative monitoring techniques. A recent study published in *Composites Part C: Open Access* (

In a world grappling with plastic waste, reusable packaging emerges as a beacon of hope, promising to reduce environmental impact while promoting sustainable material use. However, the durability and safety of plastic materials designed for repeated

In the heart of Algeria, researchers are shaking up the way we think about reinforced concrete (RC) frames and their seismic resilience. Amar Louzai, a civil engineering expert from the University of Mouloud Mammeri of Tizi-Ouzou, has been delving in

In the heart of Nigeria’s Forestry Research Institute, a groundbreaking study is challenging the status quo of construction materials, offering a promising solution for sustainable and durable building components. Aina Kehinde Sesan, a researcher at

In the heart of Ghana’s bustling construction industry, a critical question has been raised: what kind of sand should you use to build your structures? Wahab Adamu, a researcher from the Applied Technology Department at Enyan Denkyira Senior High Tec

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, a recent study has shed light on the long-term performance of Coconut Fibre Reinforced Concrete (CFRC), offering promising insights for the energy sector and beyond. Led by Ibrahim Rabiu from the D

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, a recent study published in the *Journal of Building Materials and Structures* (translated from Afrikaans) has uncovered promising potential for automotive paint sludge (APS) as an additive in ceme

In the heart of Nigeria, researchers are turning industrial waste into a valuable resource, potentially reshaping the construction and energy sectors. Augustine Uchechukwu Elinwa, a civil engineering professor at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ha

In the quest to repair articular cartilage (AC) defects, electrospun nanofibers have emerged as a promising material, but their mechanical properties have lagged behind those of natural tissue. A recent study, published in the journal *Nano Select* (