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Properties of Fresh Concrete

•workability, consistency, and setting time.

Properties of Hardened Concrete

•strength, durability, shrinkage, and creep. Durability study
justifying 50
Primary objectives of concrete quality years design life.
control:
•Meeting design specifications. It will be
•Ensuring structural integrity. acceptable to do
•Minimizing defects and rework.
this using Life-
•Enhancing durability.
•Ensuring safety. 365 software or
similar approved.

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Reduces the use of Portland cement, a

major carbon emitter.
Requires Research & Development

Reduces the extraction of

natural resources (sand and Fly Ash
gravel).
CONCRETE SUSTAINABILITY

Reduces the use of Portland

Reduced cement, a major carbon
Resource emitter.
Depletion Silica

Self-curing concrete Concrete

aligns with sustainable Sustainability
water management Reduces the extraction of
practices natural resources (sand and
Self Curing Artificial gravel).
Concrete aggregate

Carbon
Emission
Lowers greenhouse gas emissions due to lesser heat
intensive processes during production.

Fly Ash and Silica as cement substitutes, artificial aggregates as a replacement for natural aggregates, contributes to the
sustainability of concrete by mitigating environmental impacts and reducing the consumption of non-renewable resources.

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Cement Sustainability Issues:

Sustainability Solutions to lower
carbon footprints from Concrete,
Carbon Emissions:
Steel:
•The production of clinker, a key
ingredient in cement, involves
1.Alternative Binders: Alternative
heating limestone and other raw
binders for concrete - geopolymers.
materials to high temperatures,
2.Carbon Capture: Capturing &
resulting in CO2 emissions. These
storing CO2 emissions during
emissions contribute to global
production
greenhouse gas emissions and
3.Energy Efficiency: Use energy
climate change.
efficient or renewable energy sources
•Energy Intensive: production
4.Recycling: Increasing recycled
requires derived from fossil fuels
content
•Resource Depletion: habitat
5.Sustainable Sourcing: Responsible
disruption, biodiversity loss, and
mining.
depletion of natural resources.
6.Green Building Practices: Designing
•Waste Generation: Cement
structures that use less cement and steel
production generates byproducts
7.Lifecycle Assessment: Conducting
•Water Usage:
LCAs - lifecycle assessments leading to
more sustainable choices.
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The Four Pillars of Estidama

UAE has been increasingly focusing on sustainable and green building practices
and have guidelines and initiatives promoting sustainable construction, which
include the use of green concrete.

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Environmental Concern
1. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
2. Energy Consumption
3. Water Usage
4. Habitat and Ecosystem Impact
5. Air and Noise Pollution
6. Waste Generation
7. Soil and Water Contamination
8. Biodiversity Conservation
9. Cultural and Historical Sites
10. Sustainable Material Use
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Statistical Data and Notes
- Construction is responsible for a significant portion of global carbon emissions. In the
U.S., it can account for 23% of total emissions. (Source: USGBC)
- Buildings consume approximately 40% of the world's total energy, with a substantial
portion used during construction. (Source: World Green Building Council)
- Construction activities can consume large quantities of water for concrete production,
dust control, and site maintenance. Data varies by project size and location.
- Construction can disrupt local ecosystems, leading to habitat loss and fragmentation.
Data varies based on project location and mitigation efforts.
- Construction equipment and activities contribute to air and noise pollution, affecting
nearby communities. Data depends on project size and location.
- Construction generates a significant amount of waste, with estimates ranging from
25% to 40% of total solid waste in the U.S. (Source: EPA)
- Improper handling of construction materials can lead to soil and water contamination,
with local impacts. Data varies by project and region.
- Construction in sensitive areas can threaten biodiversity. Data depends on project
location and conservation measures.
- Construction near cultural and historical sites can pose risks to heritage preservation.
Data varies by project location.
- The construction industry uses vast quantities of materials, with varying degrees of
sustainability. Data depends on project choices and specifications.
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Green Concrete

Green Concrete is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional concrete,

designed to minimize environmental impact
•Use of recycled materials.
•Guidelines on low-carbon cement alternatives.
•Incorporation of industrial by-products.

GGBS is often incorporated into concrete for foundations, footings, piles, and other sub-structure elements.

Microsilica enhances resistance to chemical attacks, abrasion, and permeability. Microsilica helps in reducing
bleeding and segregation in fresh concrete. It is often used in high-performance concrete for sub-structure
elements like bridges, foundations, and retaining walls.

Fly Ash and Silica as cement substitutes, artificial aggregates as a replacement for natural aggregates,
contributes to the sustainability of concrete by mitigating environmental impacts and reducing the consumption
of non-renewable resources.
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Concrete Performance with Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag

Concrete mixes The cement

Cylinder Tested-Concrete
consisted of was replaced After 24 hours,
specimens compressive Water –
Portland with GGBFS the specimens
were 150 x strength , Stress- cement/binder
Cement, 0%, 30%, 50% demolded and
300 mm. Cubic strain curve , ratio constant
GGBFS , coarse and 70% by cured for 7, 28,
100 x 100 x Porosity , value of 0.45
aggregate and weight of 56, 90 days
100 mm Workability
fine aggregate cement.

Fly Ash and Silica as cement substitutes, artificial aggregates as a replacement for natural aggregates, contributes to the
sustainability of concrete by mitigating environmental impacts and reducing the consumption of non-renewable resources.

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Concrete Performance with Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag

Development of concrete compressive strength with Relationship between 3stress and strain up to peak strength
various replacement of GGBFS relative with age..

Volume of permeable voids of concrete with various GGBS

% replaced with cement by weight

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Concrete Performance with GGBS- CONCLUSIONS
Replacement
Limit
• Effective as a partial
replacement of
cement, up to 50%
of cement weight
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Workability Durability
Compressive Strength
Improvement Enhancement
• Concrete's compressive strength not reduced with • GGBFS improves • Increased GGBFS
50% GGBFS replacement. cement paste content reduces
• GGBFS-based concrete exhibits slower strength fluidity, enhancing pore volume,
development compared to conventional concrete concrete workability enhancing
• Hence suitable for applications not requiring high initial resistance against
strength chemical attacks
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