Editor’s note: This article, distributed by The Associated Press, was originally published on The Conversation website. The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Victor C. Li co-founded and co-owns Li, Fischer, Lepech and Associates LLC, a consulting/service firm specializing in engineered cementitious composite technology. Spring construction season is ...

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