Tag: Concrete

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Machine Learning Breakthrough Predicts Self-Healing Concrete Performance with Recycled Materials

Scientists have developed an advanced machine learning system that predicts self-healing concrete performance with unprecedented accuracy. The breakthrough model identifies crack width as the most critical factor while validating recycled aggregates’ economic benefits.

Advanced Prediction Model for Sustainable Concrete

Researchers have developed an optimized machine learning approach that can accurately predict the self-healing efficiency of concrete containing recycled materials, according to a recent study published in Scientific Reports. The breakthrough model reportedly achieves exceptional prediction accuracy while identifying the key factors influencing concrete’s ability to autonomously repair cracks.

by Henry Blakemore
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Revolutionary 3D-Printed Concrete System Transforms Building Material Into Carbon Capture Solution

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a groundbreaking 3D-printed concrete system that could transform one of construction’s most carbon-intensive materials into a carbon capture tool. The technology, called Diamanti, combines robotic printing, geometric optimization, and a special concrete formulation to create structures that actively absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere.

Turning Concrete From Climate Problem to Solution

In a significant development for sustainable construction, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Polyhedral Structures Laboratory have created what materials science experts are calling a potential game-changer for the building industry. According to reports, their Diamanti system transforms conventional concrete – responsible for approximately 8% of global carbon emissions – into a material that actively captures atmospheric carbon dioxide.

by Henry Blakemore