Cement production contributes an estimated 6% of global greenhouse-gas emissions, say scientists who are trying to chip away at the pollution problem. Two start-ups, one in Canada and another in ...

When compressive strength tests of laboratory-cured cylinders fail to meet the specified acceptance criteria, core tests are commonly used to verify the strength and to obtain acceptance of the ...

Concrete is the most used construction material in the whole world. More than that, behind water, it’s the most used material, all categories combined. Worldwide, about 10 billion tons of concrete are ...

In this interview, AZoM speaks to Paul Haigh, Product Manager at CARBOLITE, about the QA of raw materials process testing within the cement industry. Can you start by giving our readers an overview of ...

Engineers have developed a new test that can predict the durability of cement in seconds to minutes -- rather than the hours it takes using current methods. The test measures the behavior of water ...

This latest accomplishment joins the company’s previously secured ASTM certifications, enhancing the features and expanding the end-uses for its microalgae-based bio-cement and bio-concrete. BOULDER, ...

Let's end the week with a bit of good news for our future as a species on this floating ball of dirt. Brimstone, a major player in the industrial decarbonization field, just announced that its ...