Designing an Energy-Efficient Cement
March 15, 2017 – Two engineering assistant professors think they’ve found a way to manipulate the most commonly used building material in the world – cement – to make it less of an energy drain while not compromising its superior strength.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, space heating and cooling accounts for more than 50 percent of energy consumption in buildings. A staggering amount of energy seeps out through walls, windows and doors. “It’s imperative...
