Smart Concrete - Science of Innovation

The video explores the evolution of concrete from its ancient roots to modern innovations. It highlights Deborah Chung's work on smart concrete, which incorporates carbon fibers to enhance electrical conductivity and stress detection. This innovation allows for real-time monitoring of structural integrity, offering significant advancements in construction safety. Despite not being commercially available yet, smart concrete represents a promising future for engineering.

What are the three basic ingredients used to make concrete?

How does the addition of carbon fibers affect the electrical properties of concrete?

What major problem do engineers face when building with concrete, according to the text?

How can smart concrete help in monitoring the structural integrity of buildings?

What is the significance of the resistance change in smart concrete?

What steps did Deborah Chung take to protect her discovery of smart concrete?

In what year was the patent for smart concrete granted to Deborah Chung?