# Strong Bendable Concrete ConFlexPave is a New Material from Nanyang Technological University By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conflexpave References: [archinect](http://archinect.com/news/article/149963858/scientists-develop-a-flexible-concrete-that-is-stronger-than-traditional-mixtures) & [media.ntu.edu.sg](http://media.ntu.edu.sg/NewsReleases/Pages/newsdetail.aspx?news=ae52df54-ad8b-4a26-b57c-edda67be8cf0) ConFlexPave is a brand new building material that trumps traditional concrete in every way. While concrete is an incredibly strong material when it comes to compression, it has a very low tolerance for flexion -- in other words, it is a strong but brittle material that cracks easily if twisted. ConFlexPave is not only stronger that traditional concrete, but it is infused with [polymer microfibers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thick-rubberized-paste) that allow it to bend and flex when twisted, eliminating the brittleness that plagues its older kin. Typically, people don't think of things made of concrete as being subjected to much twisting. Buildings and sidewalks, for example, seem quite still to the average person. However, flex-resistance is important for [building materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braincrete). If a tall building sways even a few inches due to wind or seismic activity, for example, it puts tremendous pressure on the structure. ConFlexPave could potentially create safer, stronger buildings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Strong Bendable Concrete:** ConFlexPave is a brand new building material that trumps traditional concrete in every way. - **Infused Polymer Microfibers:** ConFlexPave is infused with polymer microfibers that allow it to bend and flex when twisted, eliminating brittleness. - **Flex-resistance in Building Materials:** Flex-resistance is important for building materials as it can create safer, stronger buildings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction Industry:** The construction industry can benefit from the use of ConFlexPave to create stronger and more resilient structures. - **Civil Engineering Industry:** Civil engineering can leverage ConFlexPave's flex-resistance to enhance the durability and safety of infrastructure projects. - **Architecture Industry:** Architects can explore innovative design possibilities by using the strong and bendable ConFlexPave material for their structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shrimp Cell-Fused Cements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-cell-fused-cement.md) - [Reusable Framework Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfold-form.md) - [Flexible Concrete Water Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-concrete-tanks.md) - [Coastal Concrete Building Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econcrete.md) - [Weather-Resistant Hexagonal Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asak-flyt.md) - [Reimagined Structural Timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superwood.md) - [Flexible Gel Glues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapidfuse-flex-gel-super-glue.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Hip Implant Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superelastic-alloy.md) - [Pavement Brick Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver.md)