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Low-grade clay yields low-carbon concrete with 15% higher compressive strength and 41% less porosity
Engineers at RMIT University in Australia have converted low-grade clay into a high-performance cement supplement, opening a ...
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Engineers turn low-grade clay into powerful cement for greener construction
Australia's RMIT University has unlocked the potential of low-grade illite clay, a cheaper and far more abundant alternative for construction.
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Low-Grade Clay for Stronger, Sustainable Concrete
RMIT engineers have developed a method to convert low-grade clay into a cement supplement, enhancing sustainability in ...
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Common Low-grade Clay Strengthens Low-carbon Concrete
Engineers have converted low-grade clay into a high-performance cement supplement, opening a potential new market in ...
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Low-grade clay found to strengthen low-carbon concrete
The global production of cement – a key ingredient in concrete – is responsible for 8% of global CO₂ emissions. Replacing some cement with clay reduces the environmental impact, but the high ...
Many families in Uganda stuck with unhealthy dirt floors are finding an affordable alternative
In Uganda, where more than 40% of the population live in extreme poverty, many families live in homes with dirt floors.