HOUSTON – (Jan. 18, 2022) – Steel-reinforced concrete columns that support many of the world’s bridges are designed to withstand earthquakes, but always require inspection and often repair once the ...
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Rebar-reinforced aluminum matrix composites show unprecedented strength and thermal resistance, paving the way for advanced ...
Conventional bridge construction involves a time-consuming process associated with traffic delays and risk to public safety. In contrast, prefabricated bridge systems can expedite construction, thus ...