Fisher Sand & Gravel to build $106M Arizona interchange

The I-40 project in Kingman is designed to reduce congestion on the highly traveled route between Phoenix and Las Vegas.

Research project repurposes waste sand from foundries to make concrete for lighter loads

Researchers from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have created a new form of concrete using waste foundry sand, which can be used to make products suitable for lighter load applications. The post Research project repurposes waste sand from foundries to make concrete for lighter loads appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Vietnam’s construction boom “poses existential threat to Mekong Delta”

The Mekong Delta in Vietnam may run out of sand by 2035 as the country’s building boom and the installation of up-river hydroelectric schemes put the region’s ecosystems at risk.… The post Vietnam’s construction boom “poses existential threat to Mekong Delta” appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Winding-up petitions from HMRC on the rise, official figures say

Tax man increaingly drawing ‘line in sand’ over non-payment of PAYE and VAT, experts warn

New research shows coffee could boost concrete strength by 30%

Researchers at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT University) in Australia have revealed that adding used coffee grounds in place of some sand content could make concrete up to 30% stronger. The post New research shows coffee could boost concrete strength by 30% appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Into the Ordinary - Glass Explained - How is glass made? 30072015

How is glass made? How are glass bottles made? And window panes? This brief animated video highlights the basic process

Practical Engineering - What is Concrete, 27032018

What's the difference between concrete and cement? Concrete is the most important construction material on earth and foundation of our modern society. At first glance it seems rudimentary, but there is a tremendous amount of complexity involved in every part of designing and placing concrete. This video is meant to be a bare-bones introduction to the topic, with a cool demonstration of concrete strength using a hydraulic press

Innovative Techs - How sand batteries could change the rules of the energy storage game, 06082022

Mankind is constantly looking for ways to conserve energy. Among them are lithium-ion batteries, gas storage, pumped storage hydropower, and gravity energy storage systems. All options have their advantages and disadvantages, so scientists do not stop looking for new technologies and methods. For example, to store energy, literally, in the sand. How can the world's first commercial sand battery installed in Finland be a game changer in green energy storage? Find out about it in this video!

Just have a Think - The 'Sand Battery' that heats your home, NOT the planet, 21082022

The global energy crisis is starting to really hurt, and the prospects for winter fuel prices are starting to look pretty bleak for millions of people in the Northern hemisphere. So how do we get ourselves off our hopeless dependence on fossil fuels? And if the alternative is intermittent renewables then how are we going to keep our homes constantly warm during the colder months? Perhaps our friends in Scandinavia can provide some answers…

DW Planet A - How salt and sand could replace lithium batteries, 19082022

The lithium-ion battery has powered us for decades. But for a renewable future, we need a new solution—and fast. So what are our options?

How long does it take for a 75mm thick sand and cement screed to dry