'Talking' concrete could help prevent traffic jams and cut carbon emissions

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Mar 16, 2023, 6:09 pm649 ptsTrending
An increasing number of U.S. interstates are set to try out an invention that could save millions of taxpayer dollars and significantly reduce traffic delays. The invention, a sensor that allows concrete to 'talk,' decreases construction time and how often concrete pavement needs repairs while also improving…

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