The fiber cement market is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector within the construction industry, characterized by its versatility, durability, and eco-friendly nature. Fiber cement, a composite ...

Fibre-reinforced polymers are widely used — and waste is growing fast. Appropriate recycling technologies should be purposefully selected to reintegrate fibre-reinforced polymer waste into ...

Utilizing vegetable fibers in cement composites has huge benefits in construction, improving mechanical strength and ...

A look at how emerging technologies for FRP concrete provide alternatives to traditionally used steel and glass fibers.

The Los Angeles wildfires recently showed people around the world that celebrity or not, no one is safe from fire.

The addition of polymer fibers can provide a little extra support, should the material be strained in tension or torsion.

LTC, a novel concrete incorporating optical fibers, enhances light transmission and mechanical properties, paving the way for ...

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Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. Made from cement, water, sand and gravel, this relatively cheap mixture can be shaped as needed and withstand high forces in ...

Fiber is a carbohydrate found in plant-based foods. Getting enough fiber in your diet helps your digestion, heart health, and blood sugar control. Research has linked digestive health to many ...

We know fiber is essential to a healthy and nutritious diet, yet only 7% of Americans eat the recommended daily amount. A new study from Stanford Medicine underscores the importance of dietary ...

While traditional cement production gets its necessary calcium carbonate from limestone that releases carbon dioxide when heated in a kiln, the U-M researchers can make the calcium carbonate through ...