Steel slag can be used to reduce carbon emissions in the concrete and cement industry, but the amount available in the future is gradually decreasing as the steel industry implements various measures to reduce its carbon footprint. The main source of carbon dioxide emissions is the built environment. Steel, concrete and cement are all important players in.. read more →
01Understanding the consistency and workability of concrete mixtures Workability is a crucial and mysterious concept in the field of concrete construction. It is not just a simple term, but a comprehensive reflection of the multidimensional properties of concrete mixtures during construction operations. So, what exactly is the workability of concrete mixtures? What are the key.. read more →
The former Helios company operations are currently the third-largest arm of the Kansai Paint group, and has annual revenues of €737 million. Kansai Paint recently presented its eighteenth medium-term plan that outlines its strategy up until 2030. The most striking thing about it is that the company is putting Europe first and foremost for the remainder.. read more →
A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel that improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers. The team hopes this new building material could reduce heating and cooling bills while being environmentally friendly. The team developed the cement mortar mix by replacing sand with silica aerogel and recycled PET plastic,.. read more →
The ruling SWAPO Party retained power, offering promises on new infrastructure development and the refurbishing and upgrading of existing ones. On Dec. 3, 2024, Namibia concluded its presidential and parliamentary elections, which saw the ruling SWAPO Party retain power for the seventh time since independence in 1990, an uninterrupted winning streak that came with a.. read more →