Named for the meteorologist who first discovered this feature, Rex blocks form when a ridge of high pressure develops north of a centre of low pressure, almost resembling a backwards letter ‘S ...

But when concrete buildings are being constructed, there's another material that can make them less expensive: mud. MIT researchers have developed a method to use lightly treated mud, including soil ...

I couldn’t get hands-on time or photos with the device so it’s hard to tell the exact thickness of the phone but here’s the device next to block forms about the size of conventional smartphones.

This step helps ensure that selected molds contribute positively towards achieving robust and visually appealing structures. For more specific needs, exploring concrete block forms can provide ...

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Early experiments with graphene predicted that it could increase the strength of concrete by up to 40%. 3D concrete printing definitely makes the list of developing technologies that are changing ...

Use the Aluminum Ashlar Stone concrete form to create decorative walls and foundations without the need of a formliner. Durable aluminum sheets with the imprint of a deep ashlar stone pattern ...

We’ve seen some incredibly fine 3D prints emerge from the Form 1 resin-based 3D printer and now Formlabs has shown another use of their fascinating device: mold making. We think the Form 1 would be a ...