Paving sustainably
Researchers at the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub study the many factors that influence a pavement’s environmental footprint.
From micro to macro
Insights on the formation of particle networks hold potential for engineering new and improved materials.
Exploring the effects of moisture and drying on cement
Study investigates capillary-induced deformations in cement’s porous structure.
Paving ahead: Model aims for infrastructure preservation
MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub researchers outline a new pavement maintenance model that accounts for future uncertainties in cost and deterioration.
Reading the heartbeat of the road
The Carbin app, from a Concrete Sustainability Hub researcher, promises users an unprecedented understanding of pavement quality.
Studying pavement from a marathon runner's perspective
A research assistant and avid runner, PhD candidate Thomas Petersen discusses his experience both researching and competing on pavement.
Software tool could help architects design efficient buildings
MIT researchers develop inexpensive way to perform full lifecycle analysis of design choices as buildings are being planned.
With buildings and infrastructure, it pays to take a life-cycle perspective
Concrete Sustainability Hub research shows life-cycle thinking has long-term environmental and economic payoffs.
MIT students fortify concrete by adding recycled plastic
Adding bits of irradiated plastic water bottles could cut cement industry’s carbon emissions.
Investigating a big dam concrete problem
Researchers working to address concrete durability get a close look at the impacts of a chemical reaction known to cause structural problems.
Building to better weather the storm
New dashboard developed by the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub helps builders calculate the breakeven cost of hazard mitigation in hurricane-prone areas.
Global cement meeting paves the way for worldwide collaboration
A recent meeting on the MIT campus laid the foundation for better coordination of global research relating to cement and sustainability.
New approach calculates benefits of building hazard-resistant structures
Calculation developed by MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub shows that when building in areas prone to natural disasters, it pays to make informed decisions.
MIT and French research institutions collaborate on climate-conscious materials
MultiScale Material Science for Energy and Environment research partnership could reduce the carbon footprint of materials such as concrete.