A new review explores the different areas of the brain that process the meaning of concrete and abstract concepts. A new review explores the different areas of the brain that process the meaning of ...

While there's a certain subset of homeowners who are bidding farewell to their solid concrete driveway in favor of practical alternatives, concrete remains a very dependable paving material thanks to ...

Scientists have been tinkering with concrete in an effort to improve upon the world's most widely used construction material — and they’ve notched some notable successes. New forms of concrete can ...

In the world of construction, two terms are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct materials with unique roles: cement and concrete. While both are crucial for building structures, ...

In his book Concrete Planet, author Robert Courland discusses why the concrete first used by the Romans is more durable than the concrete used in most present day buildings. Plus, mineralogist Peter ...

What then should be the Aesthetic of Concrete? Is it Stone? Yes and No. Is it Plaster? Yes and No. Is it Brick or Tile? Yes and No. Is it Cast Iron? Yes and No. Poor Concrete! Still looking for its ...

From Architectural Record, August, 1928. Read a PDF of the original article here. I am writing this on the Phoenix plain of Arizona. The ruddy granite mountain-heaps, grown “old,” are decomposing and ...