An alternative to standard concrete, rammed earth is a more sustainable construction method that's growing in popularity.

Despite local concerns about growth and the environmental effects of sand mining, Cemex states its operations meet all environmental standards.

A spider robot named Charlotte can 3D-print homes in a day using soil and waste, offering a fast, low-carbon path for future ...

DStore had hoped for a Christmas launch but a collapse in talks with local councils in October stymied that plan. The first store will be located in southeast Queensland and will be between 800sq m ...

To design building elements using sisal fibre reinforced mortar composites, the stress-strain curves of the composites both under tensile and compression load is needed. In this study short sisal ...

Benefits of Traditional Sand & Cement Mixing Traditional mixing methods offer distinct benefits for specific project types and situations. Cost control becomes easier with direct material purchasing ...

Kaolinitic clay is the most sought-after natural source of aluminosilicate for the production of geopolymers, but it is found in large quantities in the Ivory Coast, but remains little exploited. Thus ...

This strange white paste might not look like much, but it might help solve the sand shortage, while making the cement manufacturing process capture carbon dioxide instead of emitting it. Scientists at ...

This research focuses on the effectiveness of strengthened unreinforced masonry (URM) wallettes using ferrocement geopolymer mortar (FCGPM). URM structures are vulnerable to earthquake forces and ...

A recent article published in Materials explored the properties of concrete synthesized using natural bamboo fibers (NBFs) and recycled aggregate from crushed waste concrete. The study utilized an ...