Membrane
A construction material or aggregate term used in building, civil engineering and infrastructure works.
Membrane Explained
Membrane is a key term within materials & aggregates, where it is used across construction, infrastructure, transport and industrial project delivery. In practical terms, it helps describe how work is planned, specified, delivered, measured or maintained on real sites and assets. Understanding membrane is useful because the same language is often shared by contractors, designers, suppliers, asset owners, public authorities and investors.
Within Highways.Today’s Dictionary, membrane should be read as part of the wider vocabulary of building materials, road materials, aggregates, binders, metals, concrete and testing terminology. It may appear in technical specifications, tender documents, project reports, equipment guides, safety plans, design models, maintenance schedules or news articles. Exact requirements can vary by country, project type, contract form, standard and manufacturer, so readers should always check the relevant local guidance, drawings, regulations and professional advice before relying on the term for design, procurement or operational decisions.
Articles Featuring Membrane
Breakthrough Waterproofing System Could Transform Tunnel Engineering
1st November 2025
Breakthrough Waterproofing System Could Transform Tunnel Engineering Water ingress has plagued tunnel engineers for decades, compromising operational reliability, reducing service…
Improving Fuel Cell Durability with Fatigue-Resistant Membranes
6th February 2024
Improving Fuel Cell Durability with Fatigue-Resistant Membranes In hydrogen fuel cells, electrolyte membranes frequently undergo deformation and develop cracks during…
Chinese scientists create Membrane to improve Reversibility of Zinc-Air Batteries
21st June 2022
Chinese scientists create Membrane to improve Reversibility of Zinc-Air Batteries The long-standing challenges to the practical implementation of rechargeable zinc-air…
Walki launches new flame-retardant membrane for the construction market
28th January 2019
Walki launches new flame-retardant membrane for the construction market Walki is launching a new flame-retardant membrane. Walki®Wall Tight FR G…
Waterproofing roads for the Washington Weather
6th December 2018
Waterproofing for the Washington Weather Washington residents can thank the climate for the lush green foliage, but roads and bridges…
SIKA invests in Membrane production in Russia
20th July 2017
SIKA invests in Membrane production in Russia Sika is expanding its product portfolio in Russia with the commissioning of a…
Editorial Note
The Highways.Today Dictionary is maintained as an editorial reference resource for construction, infrastructure, transport and industrial technology professionals. Definitions are intended to support understanding, discovery and research, and may be expanded over time as the Dictionary evolves into a broader illustrated industry reference.