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Community Ties, Neighborly Bond Aid Disaster Recovery

Strong ties to the community and a bond between neighbors can help areas affected by natural disasters recover faster, according to a survey conducted by Purdue University students and faculty. The Resilient Communities Research Team found that having a dense …

Purdue Researchers Develop New Concrete That Can Lengthen Bridge Lifespan

Purdue University researchers have developed a new high-performance concrete that engineers say should help bridges last longer and reduce maintenance costs. Professor Jason Weiss says testing shows the internally cured concrete is less prone to cracking and damage caused by …