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RMIT University engineers in Australia have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete with scrap carpet fibres.
The research addresses a major challenge in the construction sector, as the annual cost of repair for cracks in reinforced concrete structures in Australia is about A$8 billion .
The average Australian purchases 27kg of new clothing and textiles every year , discards 23kg into landfill.
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