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 ...

Rebar-reinforced aluminum matrix composites show unprecedented strength and thermal resistance, paving the way for advanced ...

The mechanical strength and toughness of engineering materials are often mutually exclusive, posing challenges for material design and selection. To address this, a research team from The Hong Kong ...

In the Arizona desert, a lab accident more than a decade ago set in motion the development of a building material that could ...

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 ...

University of Toronto researchers create biochar from wood as strong as mild steel, redefining sustainable materials.

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Engineers spend billions trying to create materials that are both strong and lightweight. Now, scientists are taking inspiration from mushrooms. They have discovered that these ...