8 - Environmental and Sustainability Considerations
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Practice Questions
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What is the carbon footprint associated with high-strength concrete primarily due to?
💡 Hint: Think about what component of concrete contributes most to emissions.
Name one sustainable lightweight aggregate material.
💡 Hint: Consider what can be made from industrial by-products.
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What contributes to the high carbon footprint of high-strength concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider the ingredients that directly influence emissions.
True or False: Using recycled concrete aggregate can promote a circular economy.
💡 Hint: Think about the principles of recycling.
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Evaluate a proposed concrete mix that uses 90% ordinary Portland cement and 10% fly ash for its carbon footprint. How does this mix impact sustainability?
💡 Hint: Consider how substituting some cement with ash affects emissions.
Design a sustainable water usage plan for a new concrete plant. What strategies would you implement to ensure water conservation?
💡 Hint: Think about how to minimize water consumption without compromising quality.
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