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>> reduces the need for concrete by about 30% Reduces the need for structural concrete by about 30%. Graphene makes the concrete stronger. That is important
by sandworm101 4y ago
>> reduces the need for concrete by about 30%
Reduces the need for structural concrete by about 30%. Graphene makes the concrete stronger. That is important but not the entire purpose of concrete. Lots is used as space filler, liquid rock to seal against wind/rain/snow. Concrete is also used because it is heavy. Making it stronger won't reduce its use as a heavy anchor point for a structure. A giant wind turbine needs more than a strong base, but a literally massive one to prevent tipping over in strong winds. Graphene infused or not, that base still needs to weight the same.
- Mountain_Skies 4y agoThat's a very good point and it can go both ways. There may be some use cases that currently are not acceptable for concrete due to its bulk but if reduced by 30% it becomes viable. I haven't read the archive link yet but if this also extends the life of concrete and reduces maintenance costs, that's a win too.