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Carpet waste makes concrete crack-proof, boosts strength by 40%

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RMIT University in Australia has discovered a new way to turn waste carpet fibers into a key component for crack-resistant concrete.

The new technique significantly reduced early-age concrete cracking by up to 30% .

Australia spends A$8 billion annually to fix cracked concrete structures; US spends US$76 billion annually on concrete repairs.

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English

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