Scientists are reporting development of what they describe as the first self-healing protective coating for cracks in concrete, the world's most widely used building material. The material is both ...

HUNTSVILLE, AL -- A Huntsville engineer walks into the Line-X shop ... OK, it may seem to be the start of a really bad joke but, thanks to the ingenuity of some of the Rocket City's brightest minds, ...

Repairing damaged concrete is a primary requirement in maintaining concrete bridges, and is also the basic requirement for any additional waterproofing, protection, or strengthening systems. Sika ...

Ranking among the most demanding bridges in the world—not only in terms of complexity of construction but also in a complex design—2,404-m (7,887.14-ft) long, Peljesac bridge is one of the most ...

Contractors are usually on the first line of defense when it comes to advising clients on the longevity and durability of their concrete structures. While solutions like migrating corrosion inhibitors ...

Cracks are a road’s worst enemy. Once a crack forms, water is able to enter the paved surface, and when it expands and contracts with changes in temperature it destroys the road. A group of scientists ...