Research shows metallurgical coal can reduce concrete density by 25 % while maintaining structural performance, promoting sustainable construction practices.

Coconut shells are a waste product that can replace coarse aggregates in concrete up to 10%, maintaining strength. They improve thermal insulation, density, and acoustics, although reducing ...

In recent years, we've heard about efforts to replace some of the aggregate used in concrete with crumbled used tires. Now, however, scientists have succeeded in producing good quality concrete in ...

Concrete, with its low cost, good compressive strength, and manufacturing convenience, is one of the most widely used materials in construction. However, with accelerating urbanisation, natural ...

MELBOURNE, Australia—Scientists from RMIT University Melbourne City have successfully replaced 100 percent of conventional aggregates in concrete—such as gravel and crushed rock—with rubber from ...

Engineers at RMIT University have uncovered a way to replace conventional concrete aggregates with rubber from discarded tyres, an advance that meets building regulations and reduces manufacturing and ...