10.1 - Carbon Footprint of Concrete
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Practice Questions
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What does the term 'carbon footprint' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about emissions related to production.
Name one supplementary cementitious material.
💡 Hint: It’s a byproduct of coal combustion.
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What is the main contributor to CO₂ emissions in concrete production?
💡 Hint: Consider the production methods.
True or False: Recycled aggregates can diminish the carbon footprint of concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about the environmental benefits of recycling.
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Discuss the environmental impacts of cement versus using alternative materials such as fly ash in a concrete mix. How do they compare in terms of carbon footprint?
💡 Hint: Assess both life cycles in your response.
Calculate the potential carbon savings from using 50% recycled aggregates in a concrete mix versus 100% virgin aggregates. Assume CO₂ emission factors are known.
💡 Hint: Use the formula: (Emission Reduction from Recycling) = (Emission Factors) x (Volume Difference).
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