Advances in Green Binder Systems
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ACI SP-294:2013 is a collection of 8 papers that were presented at a technical session sponsored by ACI Committees 130, 232, and 236 at the ACI Convention in Dallas, TX, in March 2012. The standard addresses the growing interest worldwide in developing and implementing environmentally friendly binding materials for concrete applications.
The focus of the research and construction community is on finding sustainable alternatives to ordinary Portland cement in order to reduce the overall environmental and energetic impact of cement production. While the use of high volumes of fly ash and slag are already accepted means of cement reduction for sustainable concretes, the increasing consumption of concrete necessitates the exploration of novel and sustainable binder systems.
The papers in ACI SP-294 cover a wide variety of topics that are of significant interest and impact. Some of the topics discussed include the chemistry of geopolymerization of fly ash, mixture proportioning of concretes containing fly ash alone as the binder, methods to improve the reactivity of fly ash through nanomodification or the use of fine limestone, and phosphate-based cements. In addition, the standard highlights the use of waste glass powder and rice husk ash as cementing materials.
This standard provides a valuable resource for researchers, materials producers, and end-users interested in alternative and sustainable binding materials for concrete. The papers offer insights into cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of green binder systems.
| Descriptors | Sustainability |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 10.4 MB |
