Scientists of the South Russian State Polytechnic University have developed a technology for creating environmentally friendly materials for road and low-rise construction in the Arctic.
According to the press service of the university, materials are obtained from waste thermal power plants produce after combustion.
One of the problems of construction in the Arctic is the peculiarity of the soil: the water in the soil increases in volume after freezing. Because of this, northern roads turn into a "washboard".
The new materials are durable, frost-resistant and can be used for thermal insulation of foundations, basements, underground pipelines, and utility networks. Scientists will continue to work on improving the material, ttelegraf.ru reports.
Alex Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau, Rough&Polished
