Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –Researchers at the University of New Mexico have now officially patented their bendable concrete material design. Concrete’s tendency to fracture under stress is especially problematic when it comes to natural disasters and weather events like earthquakes and winds that put lateral stress, or tension, on buildings. The resulting patent of a 3D concrete printer offers four different mixes with up to 11.9% higher strain capacity. A more resilient material could make public infrastructure longer-lasting and less expensive to maintain.
