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How can Embodied Carbon be Used to Reduce Global Warming?

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The use of carbon dioxide directly i.e. without chemical modification, or after chemical conversion processes for the production of building.

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Raft Foundation (Mat Foundation) | Types & Advantages

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Raft Foundation is also known as Mat Foundation is a footing spread over the entire area of the foundation transferring the load of the entire structure to the ground by … Raft Foundation (Mat Foundation) | Types & Advantages Read More ».

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World’s Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Opens in Portugal

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The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opened in Portugal on April 29, 2021. The 516 Arouca bridge gets its name from its 516-meter.

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Fly Ash in Concrete | Advantages & Disadvantages of Fly Ash concrete | Use of Fly Ash in Concrete | Applications for Fly Ash concrete | Benefits of Fly Ash Concrete

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What Is Fly Ash? Fly ash is a fine powder that would be a by-product of the combustion of pulverized coal in power plants. Fly ash is a pozzolan, a liquid that contains aluminous as well as siliceous material which creates cement in the presence of water. When combined with lime and water, fly ash creates a similar composition to Portland cement. This renders fly ash ideal as a raw material for mixed cement , mosaic tiles , and hollow bricks , among many other construction materials.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.