Concrete Alternative Could Make For Stronger Buildings

As Japan works to repair the damage caused by the recent earthquake and tsunami, a newly discovered alternative to concrete may make structures stronger in a fraction of the time.

Japanese architectural design office TIS & Partners created CO2 Structure, a building material that supersedes brick and concrete in many ways. When combined with epoxy or urethane, CO2 Structure is twice as strong as regular concrete. While normal gray concrete takes up to 28 days to harden fully, CO2 Structure is ready within 24 hours. It can support structures with almost no steel reinforcement.

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