Concrete, Heal Thyself!

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:55:03 -0700

Bacteria are useful for myriad applications. Delft University of Technology's Henk Jonkers has recently shown that water-activated bacteria, when worked into concrete, act like osteoblasts do in bones , allowing the concrete to "heal" itself and patch up small cracks, reports New Scientist 's Kate McAlpine.

Bizarre concrete slab drives MPI to sue city

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:13:45 -0700

An island of raised concrete located in the middle of a dead-end road in a light industrial area of Winnipeg has triggered a lawsuit between Manitoba Public Insurance and the City of Winnipeg.

WYDOT examining concrete used on Hart Street project

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:06:44 -0700

Concerns about the structural integrity of some of the concrete used in the Hart Street roadwork project has prompted contractors and Wyoming Department of Transportation officials to investigate the materials used to date.

Falling concrete gutter hits post, causes power outage

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:11:46 -0700

SOME areas in Makati City had no electricity Friday after the concrete gutter of a two-story house collapsed.

US Concrete completes Chapter 11 reorganization

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:36:41 -0700

U.S. Concrete Inc., which makes ready-mixed concrete and other building supplies, said Tuesday it has completed its financial restructuring under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.