10.2 - Carbon Footprint Reduction
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Practice Questions
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What is the environmental impact of cement production?
💡 Hint: Think about the emissions involved in the production process.
Name one mineral admixture used to reduce carbon emissions.
💡 Hint: It's a by-product of burning coal.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the estimated CO2 reduction when substituting 1 ton of cement with fly ash?
💡 Hint: Remember the direct relation of substitute materials to emissions.
High-volume fly ash concrete can reduce CO2 emissions by what percentage compared to OPC concrete?
💡 Hint: This reflects the benefits of increasing fly ash content.
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Challenge Problems
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How do the properties of concrete change when using HVFAC instead of traditional OPC?
💡 Hint: Consider the changes in chemical interactions.
Evaluate the long-term sustainability impacts of using GGBS in large infrastructure projects.
💡 Hint: Think about both environmental and structural implications.
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