Explore inside a modern cement plant and discover how cement is made using advanced technology, from raw materials to the ...

When it comes to global warming, most people worry about power plants. Claire White thinks about another kind of plant — those that make cement. "Cement production and cement powder are a major ...

3D printing looks set to become very important in architecture, but we've yet to see exactly how the future of large-scale click-and-print construction will play out. A potential step forward comes ...

Nobody knows who did it first or when. But by the 2nd or 3rd century B.C.E., Roman engineers were routinely grinding up burnt limestone and volcanic ash to make cementum: a powder that would start to ...

Cities of the future may be built with volcanic ash. A new study finds volcanic ash adds strength and sustainability to traditional cement. MIT engineers working with scientists in Kuwait have found ...

Innovative hybrid geopolymer concrete combines recycled materials, achieving superior strength and heat resistance while ...