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 ...

Hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer-concrete structures represent an innovative class of composite materials that strategically combine the tensile strength, durability, and corrosion resistance of ...

Composite reinforced concrete and steel structures have emerged as a promising solution in seismic design, combining the compressive strength and durability of reinforced concrete with the tensile ...

The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook as a three-volume handbook providing guidance to professionals engaged in the design of reinforced concrete ...

Nanotechnology has acquired considerable attention in civil technology. The incorporation of nanomaterials can significantly enhance the structural and mechanical properties of cementitious composites ...

Rendering of CUBE building at TU Dresden and Hitexbau carbon fiber grid. Source | © Iurii Vakaliuk, HENN, TU Dresden and Hitexbau. Technical University Dresden in ...

Study, Design, and Improve the Future of Buildings With a Graduate Certificate in Building Design From MTU. Building engineers are the foundation of any modern society. From evaluating structures, ...

Concrete is a mix of cement, an aggregate such as gravel, and water. For added strength, steel fibers are often added. Now, scientists are claiming that a new type of fiber-reinforced concrete could ...

Learn how seismic-resilient bridge design uses advanced materials, curved geometry modeling, shape memory alloys, and performance-based methods to reduce earthquake damage and downtime.

Shimizu introduces a spray-based 3D concrete printing system for reinforced structures using robotics and simulation.