“Inspired by nature, this study explores an innovative self-healing approach in which synthetic lichen-like microbial communities are created for sustainable production of CaCO3 precipitates and ...

Concrete is a strong, durable and easy-to-maintain material that is popular for driveways, walkways, patios and more. Like ...

If you want one that will outlast either of these options and be easier to maintain, though, consider pouring a concrete patio. It can transform your backyard. This is a project you can do yourself, ...

If the structural repair material flows into the contraction or construction joint, it can restrain the movement of the two ...

The 2025 Concrete Street Repair project is slated to begin next Monday, June 29. Construction and repair work will last throughout the summer months before completion in the fall.

This paper presents a computer vision-based method to automatically detect concrete cracks. We focus on images containing the concrete: background and crack, where the background is the major mode of ...

Bridge cracks can threaten transportation safety and infrastructure, leading to severe failures if not detected. Timely, accurate detection is vital for bridge safety and preventing costly repairs.