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Election 2013 Result Report ASCE India Section

The first time ever India-wide elections for ASCE India Section have been successfully conducted in the month of May 2013 for Section and the regions….

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Posted in concrete Construction Information Editorial

Process to convert cement into liquid metal

The Formula For Turning Cement Into Metal New material a boon for use in electronics and thin films In a move that would make the…

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Posted in 3D Building Editorial

3-D printing tested as way to build moon station

There are many building materials on Earth, but the moon offers only fine-grained lunar soil. However, that might be perfect for a 3-D printing process…

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Posted in concrete Construction Information Editorial

Mechanism of Shrinkage Reducing Concrete Admixtures

Mechanism of Shrinkage Reducing Concrete Admixtures: The mechanism by which shrinkage reducing admixtures operate is unique. When excess water begins to evaporate from the concrete’s…

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Posted in Editorial Green Buildings Innovation & Green Building

5 materials that can make roofs eco-friendly

Various roofing materials can make roofs environmentally friendly and energy-efficient, writes Cris Carl. For instance, metal and clay shingles are durable and recyclable, and reflective…

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Posted in concrete Editorial

Slide show: World’s first “massive reinforced-concrete structure”

Harvard Stadium in Allston, Mass., is 109 years old. It was the “world’s first massive reinforced-concrete structure,” according to this piece, and used nearly 9,260…

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Concrete Durability
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Concrete product among top 10 building materials for 2013

Using CarbonCure’s carbon-sequestration technology in Atlas’ concrete masonry unit-block has caused the product to be listed on BuildingGreen.com’s Top 10 building products for 2013. The…

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Posted in concrete Editorial Green Buildings

Concrete-crushing tech: Turning debris into reusable building material

Transforming demolition debris from the Dallas Fort Worth Connector project into usable building material not only saves the state money but has a positive environmental…

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Posted in Big civil engineering projects Editorial Top Story

Honolulu rail project nears $1.55B funding deal

Honolulu Rail Transit project The federal government will sign a $1.55 billion funding agreement with the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, said a congressional delegation….

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Posted in Editorial Introduction What is Civil Engineering?

You Are the Engineer of Your Future

“You are the architect of your future.” As with most timeless sayings encased in a cookie, this one is especially relevant given today’s economy. Construction…

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