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Concrete Paves the Way to a More Sustainable Future

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Concrete Paves the Way to a More Sustainable Future ccapoccia Mon, 10/02/2023 - 09:45 Millions of miles of pavements are placed or rehabilitated across the globe every year. greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), according to a February 2023 study from the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub).

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Polyrok: A Sustainable Recycled Plastic Aggregate Alternative for Concrete

The Constructor

The researchers from the RMIT University of Australia have found a way to develop a sustainable concrete aggregate made from lightweight recycled.

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Principles of Sustainable Construction

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Principles of Sustainable Construction. sustainable design. sustainable building materials. Concrete reinforced with natural fibers. The Principles of Sustainable Construction (Adapted from CIB, 1994 and Kibert, 2008). durability. energy efficiency. waste reduction. indoor air quality. water conservation.

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Carbon Concrete: Production and Advantages

The Constructor

Carbon concrete is a sustainable construction material produced from concrete and carbon fibers or bars. The carbon is incorporated into the concrete through mesh-like textile mats placed between its layers or as randomly or uniformly dispersed fibers throughout the concrete. Carbon bars can […].

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Materials Used in Sustainable Concrete?

The Constructor

I want to learn which materials are generally used in sustainable concrete and why. The post Materials Used in Sustainable Concrete? appeared first.

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Three steps to sustainability: How the cement and concrete industry can become carbon neutral by 2050

Construction Dive

Is carbon neutrality really achievable for something as messy as the cement and concrete industry? It’s already happening – and here are three steps to sustainability you can take right now.

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What is Internal Curing of Concrete?

The Constructor

“Internal curing refers to the process by which the hydration of cement occurs because of the availability of additional internal water that is not part of the mixing water”, as per ACI concrete terminology. Internal curing helps the concrete to achieve its full potential in an economic and sustainable manner.

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