Many bridges in Switzerland were built before the 1980s – and are therefore approaching the end of their service life. Empa researchers are now ...

The University of Wollongong (UOW) has designed a world-first underwater 3D concrete printing system that doesn't use ...

Research shows ECC shells can transform RC beam-column joints, enhancing load capacity and energy dissipation, crucial for earthquake-resistant design.

Caissons are underwater structures that are watertight and typically used for construction. The idea is that the caisson is sunk near or on top of the construction site, and water is pumped out. This ...

François Leite reimagines an old stone house in the French countryside.

The project team uses creativity and modern techniques to ensure Gaudi’s masterpiece lasts well into the next century.

The field of sustainable construction materials is currently seeking transformative solutions to reduce the environmental impact associated with concrete ...

Punching is a possible failure mode for slender footings and it may lead a structure to ruin through progressive collapse. Although footing present different geometric characteristics, their punching ...

Masoud Akbarzadeh (left), a professor of architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, is working with students to design concrete structures that use as little concrete as possible while remaining ...

Mexican studio PPAA has created a blocky concrete house on a narrow site in Los Angeles, California, USA, carving out courtyards and voids into the form. Known as Mar Vista, the 4,488-square-foot (417 ...

Decorative concrete has come a long way. What was once viewed as just a decorative overlay or backyard patio upgrade is now a key player in modern construction. Today, it’s not only about adding ...

ABSTRACT: The analysis and detailing of the slabless staircase represent a critical factor in their limited commercial and residential usage compared to the waist slab staircase, despite their ...