New Technology Breathes Life Into Concrete

The drab construction material has a bright future, literally. An exhibit in Washington highlights the next wave in walls: translucent concrete.

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July 8, 2004, 8:00 AM PDT

By Jeffrey Goodman

A new display at the National Building Museum features some amazing advances in the ubiquitous material: translucent concrete, ultra strong concrete that doesn't require steel reinforcement, even a mix of synthetic fibers and concrete that gives flexibility without sacrificing strength.

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FULL STORY: Museum hosts translucent concrete display

Wednesday, July 7, 2004 in The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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