Is there bendable concrete?

Since we use “concrete” colloquially, which means solid, well defined or inflexible, it may seem incredible that there is bendable concrete. In 2005, however, some civil engineers at the University of Michigan developed this innovative material that will undoubtedly change the face of the building. Flexible concrete, with the help of blocking fibers, actually bends to absorb pressure, temperature and movement changes.

Common concrete is made of porridge of large aggregated rocks, a smaller aggregate and an inflexible mortar that connects them together. However, as soon as it settles and dries, it becomes a rigid plate that, in cycles of freezing and thawing, earthquake, or when a heavy car runs over it, bursts and switches in freezing and thawing cycles. Therefore, the aim of building engineers was to figure out how to extend the life of the roads and also to better resist environmental factors. Continuous exchange of roads, bridges and parking lots is very expensive, time -consuming and unpleasant for commuting. Concrete is technically kOMODOPY because it mixes special fibers with conventional concrete. The fibers represent a part of flexibility and strength because they distribute the weight evenly throughout the board. They also bend when they encounter great pressure. The fibers move slightly by their position to suit the added weight.

Not only is the bending concrete towing, but recent tests have shown that it is much lighter. This is important for applications such as bridges where greater weight means larger costs of materials and construction. In addition, bent concrete requires less energy and releases less carbon dioxide in its production.

before this new type of concrete is widely implemented, it is compatible with today's roads. Flexible concrete can be used as a patching material for existing potholes or cracks. Since this is a relatively recent development, there are still many research and other improvements than it will be taken as a feasible alternateTiva to a traditional sidewalk.