New PDF release: Handbook of Alkali-Activated Cements, Mortars and Concretes

By Fernando Pacheco-Torgal,Joao Labrincha,C Leonelli,A Palomo,P Chindaprasit

ISBN-10: 0081013957

ISBN-13: 9780081013953

ISBN-10: 1782422765

ISBN-13: 9781782422761

This booklet offers an up to date cutting-edge evaluation on new advancements in alkali-activation. the most binder of concrete, Portland cement, represents nearly eighty% of the complete CO2 emissions of concrete that are approximately 6 to 7% of the Planet’s overall CO2 emissions. this is often rather severe within the present context of weather switch and it may get even worse as the call for for Portland cement is predicted to extend by means of virtually 2 hundred% via 2050 from 2010 degrees, achieving 6000 million tons/year. Alkali-activated binders symbolize an alternative choice to Portland cement having better longevity and a decrease CO2 footprint.

  • Reviews the chemistry, combine layout, manufacture and homes of alkali-activated cement-based concrete binders
  • Considers functionality in adversarial environmental conditions.
  • Offers equivalent emphasis at the technological know-how at the back of the expertise and its use in civil engineering.

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