Austrian engineers are inflating hardened concrete with air, and the trick could make scaffolding disappear from domes, tunnels, and bridges

Austrian engineers are using air to inflate flat concrete into curves. Discover how this method saves materials and cuts ...

Concrete that inflates like a cushion could kill expensive formwork, and Austria’s method is already attracting railway industry attention

Austria’s inflatable concrete technology turns flat slabs into arches and domes, cutting costs and attracting railway ...
New York Post

Lobster shell patterns make concrete stronger: Australian researcher

SYDNEY — Inspired by the natural, twisting patterns of a lobster shell, Australian researchers say they have found a way, using 3D printing technology, to improve the strength of concrete for use in ...
NPR

Lobster Shell Patterns May Lead To Stronger Concrete, Researchers Say

Scientists in Australia are turning to the sea to find inspiration. They believe the intricate design of lobster shells can help them create stronger forms of concrete. Researchers in Australia think ...
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University of Michigan’s DART Laboratory unveils Shell Wall—a concrete wall that’s lightweight and freeform 3D printed

The University of Michigan’s DART Laboratory has unveiled a new product called Shell Wall—which the organization describes as the first lightweight, freeform 3D printed and structurally reinforced ...