Large concrete slabs are now being produced more efficiently using reinforced styrofoam, a method that combines the lightness of styrofoam with the durability of concrete. This innovative process ...

Made of concrete and reinforced with bars, slab foundations are solid—which lends to a long lifespan. Slab foundations are also resistant to mold, mildew, pest damage and other hazards that can ...

Find out how concrete is reinforced through the use of steel. Scientists demonstrate how this works and how this method was invented in 1853. A resource for Key Stage 3/4 and GCSE.

Used diapers at a diaper recycling plant in Spresiano, Italy, August 31, 2018. MASSIMO PINCA/REUTERS. Casting bulky waste in reinforced concrete is an old fantasy, like in the movie Jo, Jean ...

Key Takeaways. Various factors, including square footage, slab thickness and project complexity, influence the cost of a concrete slab. The raw material cost is approximately $6 per square foot ...