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Why does concrete become more popular than steel to build high-rise buildings in the past 20 years?
Concrete technology is advancing rapidly so that high-strength concrete is now stronger than steel
It is now easier to control the quality of concrete as a material for high-rise buildings than to control the quality of steel structure
The advancement of concrete technology allows concrete to cure rapidly, thus concrete construction is now faster than steel construction
Steel production generates a high amount of carbon emission, which does not align with popular sustainability principles today
Concrete technology is more readily available and cheaper in developing countries, where the majority of high-rise construction projects are happening
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