4.8 - Environmental Considerations and Sustainable Concrete
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Practice Questions
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What percentage of global CO₂ emissions does cement production contribute?
💡 Hint: Think about its contribution relative to other industrial processes.
Name one type of SCM.
💡 Hint: Consider materials that enhance concrete properties.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary reason for the high carbon footprint in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about which ingredient in concrete has the highest environmental impact.
True or False: Using recycled aggregates can decrease concrete's durability.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of reusing materials.
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Challenge Problems
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Given that cement production contributes significantly to CO₂ emissions, propose a sustainable concrete mix design using various SCMs, detailing their impacts on strength and emissions.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between performance and environmental impact.
Analyze a life cycle of a typical concrete structure and identify at least three stages where CO₂ emissions can be reduced. Provide strategies for each stage.
💡 Hint: Trace the concrete's journey and think about where waste can be minimized.
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