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What's missing from this article is a discussion of rebar. Steel rebar is pretty heavy and rusts easily. With alternative materials you can get longer-lasting s
by legulere 7y ago
What's missing from this article is a discussion of rebar. Steel rebar is pretty heavy and rusts easily. With alternative materials you can get longer-lasting structures, that also need to use less concrete.
- rapnie 7y agoI really like the idea of using cross laminated timber (CLT) as a full replacement for concrete. It is a radical switch to use wood entirely, even for high-rise buildings, but it is possible, has many benefits, and a good environmental footprint. https://axaxl.com/fast-fast-forward/articles/benefits-and-risks-of-building-with-cross-laminated-timber https://axaxl.com/fast-fast-forward/articles/benefits-and-ri...