NEW ORLEANS, March 18, 2024 — Buildings and production of the materials used in their construction emit a lot of carbon dioxide (CO 2), a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and ...

Today, leading international composite building materials manufacturer, Eva-Last announced its acquisition of Fortress Deck Products, marking the official opening of Eva-Last Americas in Plano ...

This video takes a look at composite materials, materials that are made up from two or more distinct materials. Composites ...

Most new composite materials for residential construction are composites. The binder in these composites is some form of plastic, usually a high-density polyethylene, or HDPE .

The sourcing of materials and formulations required to manufacture composites is a global operation. Chemical producers tend to supply raw materials to other formulators rather than directly to ...

Composite laminates, consisting of bonded layers of different materials, ... Lego-like composite laminate construction and analysis on the fly, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences (2024).

If you’re considering building a new deck, you’ll typically have two main material options: composite decking or wood. Each material has its unique qualities and pros and cons.

The office of ABN Amro Bank, located on the Foppingadreef in Amsterdam Zuidoost, is to be raised and renovated. Once completed, the 100,000 m2 building will be able to accommodate 11,000 employees.

Inspired by the material that makes up oyster and abalone shells, engineers have created a new cement composite that is 17 times more crack-resistant than standard cement and 19 times more able to ...

Azek products are available at Home Depot and Lowe’s, as well as at building material suppliers. Entry-level Azek products start around $4 per linear foot. Cedar ...

In a recent development in construction materials research, a study published in Engineering by Peizhao Zhou and Peng Feng from Tsinghua University has introduced a new composite ...