A local newspaper recently reported a comparison chart showing the durability of concrete in advanced nations. Some 15-year-old tabulation (rounded number in years of lifespan) shows: Korean concrete ...

The Pantheon in Rome has stood for nearly 2,000 years, boasting the largest unreinforced concrete dome on Earth. Many other ...

Durability of concrete may be defined as "the ability of concrete to resist weathering action, chemical attack, and abrasion while maintaining its desired engineering properties." It normally refers ...

Concrete, second only to water, is the most consumed material worldwide due to its structural strength, ease of handling, and versatility. Comprised of cement, sand, gravel, and water, it is ...

New developments in concrete pavement quality assurance can provide important information on the quality, durability, and compliance with mix design specifications. The construction of concrete ...