Strength predictions Premium
A prediction of strength in concrete can be made through a range of methods and with numerous variables. To facilitate this, Arthur Harrisson examines the key factors that contr...
Concrete
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Graphene may have commercial use as concrete additive
Zenyatta Centures Ltd's research with the University of Toronto into cement strength when using small quantities of graphene from Albany Graphite has led to some startling resul...
Self-healing concrete Premium
The formation of cracks in concrete is a common occurrence and in many cases is not regarded as a major issue. However, in some circumstances they may pose a threat to a concret...
The future of concrete
In the second report from the international symposium “The Future of Cement’, which took place in Paris in June, we look at recent developments in the world of concrete in terms...
Lafarge Africa and COREN develop Nigeria's first concrete manual
Lafarge Africa Plc is set to partner Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) in the research and development of Nigeria’s first concrete mix design manual.
Cemex delivers concrete for Riga's Bulk Terminal
Cemex has supplied more than 3500m 3 of concrete to the Riga Bulk Terminal, a state-of-the-art marine terminal being built for the Freeport of Riga, Latvia’s port authority. Loc...
A case for low-lime cement Premium
The cement and concrete industry is re-inventing itself through new and efficient processes to not only reverse its environmental impact, but to make improvements to the whole s...
CSI launches responsible sourced concrete certification
Initiated by the Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI), a project of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), international partners from the concrete se...
LafargeHolcim supplied 30 concrete types to Elbphilharmonie
LafargeHolcim will see the completion of new Elbphilharmonie concert facilities in Hamburg, Germany, today. The cement producer delivered some 30 different types of concrete to ...
Semen Indonesia
As the country tackles tight competition and oversupply, Semen Indonesia is planning to partner with precast concrete firms to boost demand. With precast concrete producers usin...