Essays about: "Portland"

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  1. 1. Sustainable concrete bridges : An investigation of possible measures to reduce the climate impact

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Byggkonstruktion och brand

    Author : Daniel Hugh; [2022]
    Keywords : Bridges; CO2; emission; cement; reinforcement; SCM; sustainability.;

    Abstract : The need of building new bridges is always existing in relation with the increase of infrastructureand transport needs. Bridge constructions have traditionally been associated with highconsumption of resources and large greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Optimization of a one-part geopolymerization method for lab-scale, using waste glass wool as a precursor

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för analys och syntes

    Author : Oscar Enander; [2022]
    Keywords : Materials chemistry; Geopolymer; Glass wool; Recycling; Curing time; Curing temperature; Cement; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Geopolymers are amorphous inorganic polymeric structures. They are used as binding agents and can be compared to cementitious materials such as ordinary Portland cement. This thesis aims to produce geopolymers from waste glass wool. Today glass wool is found in isolation, both thermal and sound insulation, and it is not being recycled. READ MORE

  4. 3. Accelerated Carbonation Of Cement Pastes And Mortars

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Pejman Hajibabaei; [2022]
    Keywords : karbonatisering; accelerated carbonation; SCMs; cement paste; carbonation depth;

    Abstract : Concrete structures have the largest surface area of all human made structures. Large surface area makes concrete capable to absorb CO2 from environment during its lifetime. It is estimated that concrete during its lifetime can absorb about 15-20% of CO2 which had produced in cement production. READ MORE

  5. 4. On the usage of calcined clays in the French construction industry

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Gildas L'Hostis; [2022]
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    Abstract : The Société du Grand Paris, which is developing a mobility network for the 21st century, aims to reduce the consequences of the installation on the environment. A number of semi-directed interviews of stakeholders and a thorough literature review have been performed to acquire both a socio-economical and technical view on the subject. READ MORE

  6. 5. GEOPOLYMERS WITH GREEN LIQUOR DREGS : An investigation of the possibility tomanufacture a geopolymer based on residual streams

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Martin Sundqvist; [2021]
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    Abstract : The pulp and paper industry make up a large part of the Swedish industry and is alsogrowing worldwide. With its growth, the amounts of residuals that are produced alsoincrease. The estimated annual global amount of residuals generated from pulp millsexceeds 1 million tons. READ MORE