Learn how to pour a concrete slab for a shed, patio, or DIY project from start to finish. This step-by-step guide covers ...

This outdoor bar with a concrete countertop is a sturdy piece of outdoor furniture that serves as a nice place to sit and have a drink or as a food prep island. Concrete countertop slabs are pretty ...

Concrete slabs form the backbone of countless industrial and material-handling facilities. Whether supporting heavy machinery, mezzanines, pallet racks, or conveyors, a slab must be able to bear ...

With a notoriously large carbon footprint, concrete is a prime target for researchers developing greener materials for the future of construction. A number of studies have shown how old rubber tires ...

UMD Professor of Civil Engineering Andrea Schokker is researching ways to make concrete more sustainable. She is a structural engineer who focuses on concrete in buildings and bridges. Schokker says ...

Concrete slab foundation homes became popular in the early 1900s and increased with time. They went mainstream for a reason, but they tend to complicate the maintenance and functionality of other home ...