Self-Healing Concrete: Smart Materials That Could Repair Themselves
This article examines self-healing concrete technologies in the UK, detailing how bacteria, polymers, and microcapsules enable cracks to repair themselves. It explores real-world infrastructure applications, economic and sustainability benefits, digital integration with smart sensors, and future research directions shaping commercial adoption.
Robotics on the Job Site: Will Robots Build the Structures of Tomorrow?
This article examines the rapid rise of robotics in UK construction, highlighting growth projections, key applications in modular, 3D printing, and automation, regulatory requirements, workforce impacts, government initiatives, and future trends emphasising AI-BIM integration and human-robot collaboration for enhanced productivity and safety.
3D-Printed Buildings: A Structural Engineer’s Take on Printed Concrete Construction
This article examines the rapid expansion of 3D-printed concrete construction in the UK, highlighting innovations in structural systems, sustainable materials, regulatory compliance, and seismic testing. Case studies illustrate industry partnerships and practical adoption, addressing challenges and opportunities in structural safety and market growth.