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Engineers create stronger building materials inspired by origami
A panel made from the collapsible tubes, which weighs only 1.3 kg, can support a 75 kg person, being light but very strong.
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MIT boosts sustainable construction with 3D printed “glass bricks
By interlocking, the bricks are able to form solid and reusable structures, thus reducing carbon emissions in the construction sector.
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Holcim and Putzmeister Oceania start trials of first electric concrete truck in Australia
The SANY eMixer truck's power level for its autonomy is supplied by a 350 kWh CATL battery.
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Engineers develop a new type of cement inspired by human bones
The new material mimics the structure of human bone and is 5.6 times stronger than conventional cement.
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Lavaforming: the project that proposes the use of volcanic lava as a building material
The project will be presented at the Biennale Architettura 2025, to be held in Venice next year.
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New biodegradable technology for construction coatings
Glasstommer can be recycled to manufacture products such as tire stops or flooring.
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New! With Project Milestone, 3D printed houses will now have up to three floors
The new houses are the first in the world to obtain their entire load-bearing structure from 3D printed concrete.
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Scientists propose method for autonomous construction of lunar infrastructure
The proposed method for building blast shields on the Moon is up to 1000 times more energy efficient than other lunar construction techniques.
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New mobile factory produces mortarless bricks from rubble
The mobile factory can produce up to 8,000 bricks per day, enough to build a school or ten small houses per week.
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Komatsu Unveils Cutting-Edge Demolition Excavators for North America
The PC490HRD-11 excavator can reach heights of up to 104 feet, facilitating demolition work on large structures.
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