A design for greener construction

Studies of the rigid external covering of invertebrates have helped researchers design more damage tolerant cement that could also lead to lower carbon emissions in construction.

Patterns found in the exoskeleton of insects and spiders could lead to stronger, lighter cement. Photo: Adobe Images

In a paper published in…

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