10 - Environmental Considerations in Concrete Production
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Practice Questions
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What is a carbon footprint?
💡 Hint: Think about how much CO2 an activity generates.
Name one supplementary cementitious material.
💡 Hint: It’s a byproduct from burning coal.
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What is the main contributor to carbon emissions in concrete production?
💡 Hint: Focus on the main ingredient of concrete.
Sustainable practices in concrete production aim to minimize what?
💡 Hint: Consider what sustainability means.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the environmental impact of a construction website that uses 30% recycled aggregates and low-carbon cement in their concrete mix. How does it compare to traditional concrete production methods?
💡 Hint: Consider the carbon footprint reductions and resource conservation.
Propose a waste management plan for a ready-mix concrete plant that aims to minimize environmental impact. Discuss which strategies would be most effective.
💡 Hint: Think about practical measures and benefits to the environment.
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