UBCO researchers develop new concrete with glass

CBC News reported on UBCO engineering research that cures so-called ‘concrete cancer’ and may give new life to concrete wasting away in landfills.

Researchers can now calm a chemical reaction that has caused glass-fed concrete to weaken, expand and crack. This reaction is known as concrete cancer.

“Cement is a … contributor of making large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions because its production is related to a huge amount of fossil fuel,” said associate engineering professor Shahria Alam. “We wanted to see if we could replace it and make concrete a little bit greener.”

A similar story appeared on Castanet News.