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Earlier this week we asked a question.
Thanks to all who commented!
Our answer ~ CURING CURING CURING!
Concrete flatwork must be kept moist (and in some cases at a favorable temperature)
CURING is the best way to ensure a great durability ROI on concrete flatwork investment!
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Dr. Ray Gallant @VolvoCE_NA speaks to PACA members on the 3 pillars of Sustainability - Planet + People + Profit.
In many ways, whole-life carbon (embodied plus operational carbon) is a better measure of the environmental impact of a construction project. Learn why at: buff.ly/3SIPjmY
Recent California mandates require that its cement industry reaches net zero status by 2045. Learn more about the transition to alternate fuels at: buff.ly/3OynH1t
What is whole-life carbon, and what can the concrete industry do to reduce it? Learn more at: buff.ly/3SIPjmY
ConcreteZero is a global initiative seeking net-zero carbon by 2050. Learn more about this effort and others at: buff.ly/49dQQag
California’s cement plants continue to transition from coal and petroleum coke to alternative fuels. Learn more at: buff.ly/3OynH1t
Are timely net zero initiatives achievable in the cement and concrete industries? Explore this and related questions at: buff.ly/49dQQag
Small quantities of graphene oxide (GO) address common limitations of metakaolin concrete. Learn more at: buff.ly/3SBOcFK
To reduce emissions, researchers are exploring the use of metakaolin and graphene in concrete mixes. Learn more at: buff.ly/3SBOcFK
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Concrete road requires less build energy than asphalt given notably less granular material in the subbase.
Its lighter, highly-reflective surface reduces night-lighting needs while improving visibility.
It also absorbs less heat keep communities cooler and lowering smog.
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Heating cement kilns using electrically powered plasma torches is a novel way to eliminate fossil fuel use. Learn more about the progress being made at: buff.ly/47EPepF
Researchers are looking for ways to further reduce the use of emissions-intensive clinker in cement production. Examples include higher limestone concentrations and the use of basalt instead of limestone. Learn more at: buff.ly/3R30wgf
Plasma torches powered by electricity could reduce the use of fossil fuels in cement plants. Learn more about this novel approach at: buff.ly/47EPepF