Building Methods

In a significant advancement for sustainable construction, researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking approach to geopolymer concrete (GPC) that integrates ordinary Portland cement (OPC) with fly ash (FA). This innovative synthesis aims to mitigate t

As urbanization continues to push the boundaries of construction, the complexities of underground structures have become increasingly significant. A recent study published in *Advances in Civil Engineering* sheds light on a critical aspect of this fi

In a groundbreaking study published in “Advances in Materials Science and Engineering,” Mingxi Cai from the Lanzhou Nonferrous Metallurgical Design and Research Institute has shed light on a pressing issue in the construction industry: the degradatio

In a groundbreaking study published in *Advances in Civil Engineering*, Silvia García from the Engineering Institute has shed light on a pressing issue plaguing urban infrastructure in Mexico City: subsidence and the subsequent cracking of subsoil. A

Recent advancements in ionic polymer–metal composites (IPMCs) are poised to revolutionize the construction sector, particularly in the development of smart materials and robotics. Researchers led by Zhengxin Zhai from the School of Materials Science

In an era where sustainable construction practices are gaining momentum, understanding soil health is increasingly vital. A recent study led by Moh’d M. Omar from the Department of Soil and Geological Sciences at Sokoine University of Agriculture in

In a significant advancement for sustainable construction practices, a recent study led by Hamdi Dinçel from İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa has explored the potential of rice hulls as a vital component i

Recent research has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in the realm of phase change materials (PCMs), which are poised to revolutionize energy efficiency in building construction. Conducted by Xinjie Yang from the Hunan Institute of Engineering, t

Recent research led by Diep Nguyen from Sorbonne Université, in collaboration with INSERM and CNRS at the Institut de la Vision, has unveiled promising findings regarding the biocompatibility of Bismuth Selenide (Bi2Se3), a material recognized for it

Recent advancements in materials science have unveiled a promising solution to a pressing issue in high-voltage transmission and substation equipment: the overheating of electrical contact parts. Research conducted by Faping Hu and his team at the El