There
is a continuous increase in population which is leading to more and more people
shifting to cities. The demand created leads to urbanization increasing and
hence, the demand for construction. According to the study, ‘Construction
Materials Global Group Of Eight (G8) Industry Guide 2013-2022’, the G8 nations are hubs of modern
construction projects.
The
US among the G8 nations is a prime example of new construction projects that
are incorporating innovative materials. The project of Hudson Yards in
Manhattan is turning 28 acres of land into a skyscraper project base. This
project will be the largest private real estate development in the nation’s
history and is now raising awareness about smart building materials. At Rice
University’s Multiscale Materials Laboratory, Texas, researchers have discovered
an unknown principle of calcium-silicate-hydrate (CSH) behavior. The
researchers believe that by controlling the kinetics of these particles, they
can create what they refer to as ‘programmable cement’. They also believe that
by shaping its microstructure they can compel these particles to self-assemble
for much greater packing density than conventional cement structures.
Apart
from the US, Japan too is a G8 nation that is using its extensive technological
know-how in this industry. Self-compacting concrete (SCC) was initially
developed in Japan as a Quality Assurance measure but is now being used globally
for concrete structures. However, Japan’s progress is still continuing as it
has been working on plans to break engineering grounds with new and
eco-friendly materials. A Japanese company has recently revealed plans to build
a 350 meter high timber tower. Sumitomo Forestry’s vision for its tower, if
realized will be an innovative achievement for the field. The structure would
be made of hybrid materials but would majorly consist of timber.
Canada
however, has launched its own string of developments. Researchers at the
University of British Columbia have discovered additives to help concrete
withstand 9.0 earthquakes. The researchers have discovered a spray-on concrete
reinforcement that greatly improves concrete’s resistance to earthquakes up to
a magnitude of 9.0 Concrete walls are sprayed with the reinforcement which is
made up of polymer based fibers, fly ash and other industrial additives. The
retrofit reinforcement allows the concrete to adjust and slightly bend with the
movements of the earthquake, making it much more ductile. The product is being
called Eco-Friendly Ductile Cementitious Composite or EDCC. This product is
proving to be pretty innovative as it is opposed to traditional reinforcements
that have always been added prior to the concrete placement or within the
concrete mixture. This product is proving to be a time and cost saver as well.
From
modern material to natural reinforced materials, the current construction
materials’ industry is witnessing a number of interesting developments. Most of
these are being augmented by G8 nations like US, Japan and Canada. The G8
countries consist of some of the most advanced nations in the world and these
nations are combining innovation and technology to make landmark impacts in
various fields including the construction sector.
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