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University of Mississippi: Sand Could Be Key to Safer, Stronger Structures
July 09, 2026
OXFORD, Mississippi, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news:

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Sand Could Be Key to Safer, Stronger Structures

Sand-filled dampers withstand extreme temperature effectively, study finds

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Engineers have been working to protect buildings, bridges and other structures from severe weather and natural hazards damage for centuries, but one of the best methods may begin with sand, according to a ne . . .

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