New Buy Rating for Vulcan Materials (VMC), the Basic Materials Giant
In a report released today, Michael Feniger from Bank of America Securities maintained a Buy rating on Vulcan Materials (VMC – Research ...
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Effect of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) aspect ratio on the rheology, thermal conductivity and mechanical performance of Portland cement paste
this work investigated the effect of CNTs aspect ratio on the thermal conductivity and rheological properties of cement paste (through the squeeze flow test), in addition to mechanical performance ...
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The Secrets of Roman Concrete — Lessons for Modern Construction
Roman concrete is an engineering marvel known for its longevity and strength. It has persisted for thousands of years, with ...
Financial Post29d
Here's what the CAPE ratio is signalling about the U.S. stock market
Nobel Prize winner Robert Shiller popularized the cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) ratio. CAPE compares stock prices with earnings smoothed across multiple years, which provides a ...
New Atlas29d
Does drinking more water equal better health? New study gives us the answer
Headache Two studies assessing the effect of increasing water intake by 50.7 fl oz (1.5 L)/day for three months in patients with recurrent headaches yielded conflicting results. One, which ...
The New York Times1mon
For Those Who Don’t Trust Tap, There’s ‘Raw Water’
Untreated water enthusiasts swear by natural springs. Their movement has parallels with raw milk drinkers and vaccine skeptics. Red Rock Spring draws residents from across the San Francisco Bay ...
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UltraTech Cement gets CCI's clearance to acquire majority stake in India Cements
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved UltraTech Cement's acquisition of a majority stake in India Cements. UltraTech will acquire a 32.72% stake from promoters and up to 26% through ...
For Construction Pros2y
What Is Moisture Content in Concrete & Why It Matters
However, concrete is not maintenance-free. Moisture is one of the major concrete system enemies. Water, the lifeblood of concrete is its best friend and worst enemy. Moisture sources and presence ...
For Construction Pros9y
The Science of Color in Concrete
The higher the water content of the mix, the lighter the color. Control of the water/cement ratio is vital for consistent color from batch to batch. These are factors beyond the pigment that can ...