In the past years, most researches in NASA and elsewhere focused on making a type of geopolymer concrete for moon construction with a different binder than cement paste due to the lack of water and ...

Several types of waste materials can be effectively reused and recycled for a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional materials, which leads to the conservation of those ...

When civil engineers go to plan the roads that we drive, they’re doing so using materials and technology that have advanced significantly in recent history. Some of the biggest advancements in road ...

Sustainability is a growing topic in civil engineering because of the industry's carbon emissions. There are new technologies and processes to help make construction more sustainable. Challenges ...

Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) research in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) concerns fundamental experimental and theoretical studies at multiple ...

Civil engineering underpins the development and maintenance of society’s essential infrastructure, encompassing the planning, design, construction and maintenance of structures such as roads, bridges, ...

Lectures and readings focus on bridges, railroads, power plants, steamboats, telegraph, highways, automobiles, aircraft, computers, and the microchip. Historical analysis provides a basis for studying ...

Construction materials have a large environmental footprint, cement and steel can account for 16% of annual CO2 emissions worldwide. With growth and booming construction, the number of buildings in ...

Bridges, roads, buildings, railways, distribution systems, canals, dams, even lighthouses. Yes, lighthouses. If you encountered any of these structures today, or stopped to marvel at one on a recent ...