Tag: concrete
On concrete pavements, road infrastructure deficit, challenges ahead – Part 2
By Lambert EzeajughiMost of our networks, be they highways or minor arterials; are of the flexible pavement type. These road networks by whichever standards...
On concrete pavements, road infrastructure deficit, challenges ahead
By Lambert EzeajughiSince the assumption of office by the Minister of Works David Nweze Umahi, an engineer, the road construction industry has been abuzz...
How Roman Concrete Is Changing Modern Civil Engineering
By Hayden HornerThey may not have discovered concrete, but Ancient Roman civilizations were the first to use it as a building material. And now,...
2,050-year-old Roman tomb offers insights on ancient concrete resilience
Concrete often begins to crack and crumble after a few decades of life—but curiously, that hasn't been the case with many Roman structures. The...
CONCRETE PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION BASICS: A technical expert explains what works best
By Pete Hildebrandt
Today's concrete pavements are being built smoother than ever before, providing an excellent riding surface while retaining good surface texture and skid...