“Talking” Concrete – New Invention Could Significantly Reduce Traffic Jams
A new Purdue invention, a sensor that lets concrete “talk,” is set to be trialled on a growing number of U.S. interstates, promising to reduce construction time, frequency of repairs, and the carbon footprint of roads.Purdue’s invention for reducing road repairs is being considered by interstates across the United States.A growing number of U.S. highways are poised to test an innovative device from Purdue University, which could potentially save taxpayers millions of dollars and substantially lessen traffic congestion.The…