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Eco-efficient concreteEdited by F Pacheco-Torgal, S Jalali, University of Minho, Portugal, J Labrincha, University of Aveiro, Portugal and V M John, University of San Paulo, Brazil
Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering No. 42
Eco-efficient concrete, which compiles together reviews of a wide range of technologies and strategies, enables concrete technologist to be in a better position for producing and developing ecologically friendly concrete.
Professor Arnon Bentur, Israel Institute of Technology (from the Foreword)
- the first part of the book examines the eco-efficiency and life cycle assessment of Portland cement concrete
- chapters in the second part of the book consider concrete with supplementary cementitious materials, including properties and performance
- reviews the eco-efficient approach to concrete carbonation
- serves as a technical guide for those involved in the design, manufacture and use of eco-efficient concrete
Eco-efficient concrete is a comprehensive guide to the characteristics and environmental performance of key concrete types.
Part one discusses the eco-efficiency and life cycle assessment of Portland cement concrete, before part two goes on to consider concrete with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Concrete with non-reactive wastes is the focus of part three, including municipal solid waste incinerator (MSWI) concrete, and concrete with polymeric, construction and demolition wastes (CDW). An eco-efficient approach to concrete carbonation is also reviewed, followed by an investigation in part four of future alternative binders and the use of nano and biotech in concrete production.
With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Eco-efficient concrete is a technical guide for all professionals, researchers and academics currently or potentially involved in the design, manufacture and use of eco-efficient concrete.
ISBN 0 85709 424 6
ISBN-13: 978 0 85709 424 7
February 2013
624 pages 234 x 156mm hardback
£180.00 / US$305.00 / €215.00
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About the editors
Fernando Pacheco-Torgal is an investigator in the C-TAC Research Centre at the University of Minho, Portugal, and is the author or co-author of almost 200 publications.
Said Jalali is former Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Minho, Portugal, and is an acknowledged expert on building materials.
João Labrincha is Associate Professor in the Materials and Ceramics Engineering Department of the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and member of the CICECO research unit. He has registered 22 patent applications, and has published over 160 journal papers.
Vanderley M John is Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Engineering at the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo, Brazil.
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Contents
PART 1 ECO-EFFICIENCY OF PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
PART 2 CONCRETE WITH SUPPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS (SCMS)
PART 3 CONCRETE WITH NON-REACTIVE WASTES
PART 4 FUTURE ALTERNATIVE BINDERS AND USE OF NANO AND BIOTECH
PART 1 ECO-EFFICIENCY OF PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE
Environmental impact of Portland cement production
G Habert, ETHZ, Switzerland
- Introduction
- Description of the cement production process
- Main impacts
- Future trends
- Conclusion
- References
Low binder intensity eco-efficient concretes
B Damineli, R Pileggi and VM John, University of São Paulo, Brazil
- Introduction
- Supplementary cementitious materials: limits and opportunities
- Binder efficiency in concrete production
- Conclusion and future trends
- References
Life cycle assessment (LCA) aspects of concrete
S Marinković, University of Belgrade, Serbia
- Introduction
- General description of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology
- LCA of concrete: goal and scope definition
- LCA of concrete: life cycle inventory (LCI)
- LCA of concrete: life cycle impact assessment (LCIA)
- Conclusion and future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- Acknowledgement
- References
PART 2 CONCRETE WITH SUPPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS (SCMS)
Natural pozzolans in eco-efficient concrete
M Sanchez de Rojas and M Frias Rojas, Eduardo Torroja Institute for Construction Science, Spain
- Introduction
- Sources and availability
- Pozzolanic activity
- Properties of pozzolan-blended cement
- Conclusion and future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- Acknowledgements
- References
Artificial pozzolans in eco-efficient concrete
M Frias Rojas and M Sanchez de Rojas, Eduardo Torroja Institute for Construction Science, Spain
- Introduction
- Sources and availability
- Pozzolanic activity in waste
- Physical and mechanical properties
- Conclusion and future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- Acknowledgements
- References
Tests to evaluate pozzolanic activity in eco-efficient concrete
A Pourkhorshidi, Road, Housing & Urban Development Research Center, Iran
- Introduction
- Methods for evaluating pozzolanic activity
- Direct methods
- Indirect methods
- Comparison and guidelines
- Conclusion and future trends
- References
Properties of concrete with high volume pozzolans
B Uzal, Nidge University, Turkey
- Introduction
- Composition of natural pozzolans for high volume natural pozzolan (HVNP) systems
- Physical characteristics of finely ground natural pozzolans
- Hydration characteristics and microstructure of high volume natural pozzolan (HVNP) cementitious systems
- Mixture proportions for high volume natural pozzolan (HVNP) concrete
- Properties of fresh and hardened high volume natural pozzolan (HVNP) concrete
- Future trends
- References
Influence of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) on concrete durability
M Cyr, University of Toulouse, France
- Introduction
- Influence of SCMs on moisture transfer properties of concrete
- Influence of SCMs on concrete deterioration
- Influence of SCMs on reinforced concrete deterioration
- Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References
Performance of self- compacting concrete (SCC) with high volume SCMs
E Guneyisi, M Gesoglu and Z Algin, Gaziantep University, Turkey
- Introduction
- Significance of using high volume supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in SCC
- Properties of fresh SCC with high volume supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs)
- Mechanical properties of SCC with high volume supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs)
- Durability of SCC with high volume supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs)
- Future trends
- References
High volume ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) concrete
İ B Topçu, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Turkey
- Introduction
- The use of high volume GGBFS concrete
- Composition and properties of GGBFS concrete
- Durability of GGBFS concrete
- Future trends
- References
Recycled glass concrete
K Zheng, Central South University, China
- Introduction
- Properties of fresh recycled glass concrete
- Properties of hardened recycled glass concrete
- Durability of recycled glass concrete
- Conclusion and future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References
PART 3 CONCRETE WITH NON-REACTIVE WASTES
Municipal solid waste incinerator (MSWI) concrete
M Tyrer, Mineral Industry Research Organisation, UK
- Introduction
- Composition
- Combustion products
- Hydration
- Use in concrete: assessment and pre-treatment
- Use in concrete: examples
- Future trends
- References
Concrete with polymeric wastes
F Pacheco-Torgal, University of Minho, Portugal, and Y Ding, Dalian University of Technology, China
- Introduction
- Concrete with scrap-tyre wastes
- Concrete with recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste
- Other polymeric wastes
- Conclusion
- References
Concrete with construction and demolition wastes (CDW)
A E B Cabral, Federal University of Ceará, Brazil
- Introduction: use of construction and demolition wastes (CDW) in concrete
- Management of construction waste
- Recycled aggregates
- Characteristics of concrete with recycled aggregates
- Future trends
- References
An eco-efficient approach to concrete carbonation
F Pacheco-Torgal, University of Minho, Portugal, S Miraldo and J Labrincha, University of Aveiro, Portugal, and J de Brito, Technical Univesity of Lisbon, Portugal
- Introduction
- Carbonation evaluation
- Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs)
- Recycled aggregates concrete (RAC)
- References
Concrete with polymers
M Frigione, University of Salento, Italy
- Introduction
- Water reducing admixtures for Portland cement concrete
- Polymer modified concrete
- Polymer impregnated concrete
- Polymer concrete
- Coatings
- Adhesives
- Future trends
- References
PART 4 FUTURE ALTERNATIVE BINDERS AND USE OF NANO AND BIOTECH
Alkali-activated based concrete
I Garcia-Lodeiro, A Fernández-Jiménez and A Palomo, Eduardo Torroja Institute for Construction Science, Spain
- Introduction: alkaline cements
- Alkali activation of calcium-rich systems
- Alkali activation of low calcium systems
- Blended alkaline cements: hybrid cements
- Future trends and technical challenges
- Acknowledgements
- References
Sulfoaluminate cement
M A G Aranda and A G De la Torre, University of Málaga, Spain
- Introduction
- Types of calcium sulfoaluminate cements
- Calcium sulfoaluminate clinkering
- Hydration of calcium sulfoaluminate cements
- Durability of calcium sulfoaluminate concretes
- Future trends
- Acknowledgements
- References
Reactive magnesia cement
A Al-Tabbaa, University of Cambridge, UK
- Introduction
- Overview, history and development of reactive magnesia cements
- Characterisation and properties
- Performance in paste blends
- Performance for different applications
- Sustainable production of reactive magnesia cement
- Future trends
- References
Nanotechnology for eco-efficient concrete
M Konsta-Gdoutos, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece
- Introduction
- Nano-modification of cement based materials
- Dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and carbon nanofibres (CNFs) for use in cementitious composites
- Mechanical properties
- Mechanical properties at the nanoscale
- Calcium-leaching with nanosilica particles addition
- Future trends
- References
Biotechconcrete: An innovative approach for concrete with enhanced durability
F Pacheco-Torgal, University of Minho, Portugal, and J A Labrincha, University of Aveiro and CICECO, Portugal
- Introduction
- Bacteria mineralization mechanisms
- Bacterium type
- Using bacteria as admixture in concrete
- Concrete surface treatment
- Future research trends
- References