Reinforced concrete is the miracle material which made possible so many of the twentieth century’s most iconic structures, but here in this century its environmental footprint makes it something ...

A recent study has explored an exciting development in structural engineering—a steel fiber-reinforced polymer composite bar (SFCB) that doesn’t just strengthen structures but also monitors ...

To the homeowner, the evaluation of steel versus small randomly dispersed ... contractor’s misconception of the behavior of fiber-reinforced concrete and the intended purpose of reinforcement ...

Students are reinforcing concrete with glass fiber, creating a material that is less vulnerable to electricity, rust, and ...

Even concrete reinforced with steel requires ongoing repair ... The ultra-ductile cementitious material must contain enough fiber to stand firmly on its own while maintaining a viscosity that ...

Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) has a long history of use in building facades, and was originally developed for its superior performance in seismic zones. The decorative concrete industry ...