Essays about: "Cement mixtures"

Found 4 essays containing the words Cement mixtures.

  1. 1. Evaluation of in-situ technology performance and decision analysis by combining economic and environmental impact analysis for a case study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Elham Tamadonyazdian; [2023]
    Keywords : Stabilization; Dredging; Solidification; Cement mixtures; Binders; In-situ technology; Environmental impact categories; Life cycle assessment LCA ; Economic analysis; Life cycle costing LCC ; Global Warming Potential GWP ; Acidification Potential AP ; Eutrophication Potential EP ; Ozone Layer Depletion Potential ODP ; Single-Point Rate SPR .; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the contemporary global context, the global focus on reducing environmental impacts in any formats has intensified. This study intends to assess the environmental impacts and life cycle costs associated with the A1-A5 stages (production and construction stages) of the Köping Port project and eight additional proposed scenarios. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effect of high-ratio biochar replacement in concrete on performance properties : Experimental study of biochar addition to concrete mixture.

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Byggkonstruktion och brand

    Author : Mina Turovaara; [2022]
    Keywords : Biochar; Concrete; Sustainability; Cement; Biochar in concrete; Carbon dioxide; Building industry; Micro-structure; Biokol; Betong; Hållbarhet; Cement; Biokol i betong; Koldioxid; Byggsektorn; Mikrostruktur;

    Abstract : Globally the emissions of carbon dioxide from anthropogenic activities are an issue regarding the future of our planet. Today the building industry is a large contributor with approximately 10 percent of the total emissions coming from energy usage in the building industry, where about 7 percent of the global CO2 emissions are connected to the cement industry. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluation of air entraining behaviour in concrete using computer aided methods on hardened samples

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Jakub Pawlowicz; [2019]
    Keywords : concrete; air voids; air entraining; AEA; blast furnace slag; BFS; flat-bed scanner; BubbleCounter; traverse method;

    Abstract : Increasing awareness of sustainability in the concrete industry forces structural design and executionto focus on avoiding costly and unpredictable maintenance action, instead paying higher attention todamage prevention by direct actions on early stages of production. One of such approaches, whichdeals with the problem of freezing and thawing deterioration, is intentional air bubble introductionto the concrete mix. READ MORE

  5. 4. Designing Roller compacted concrete (RCC) dams

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Shayma Al Baghdady; Linnea Khan; [2018]
    Keywords : Roller Compacted concrete; Massive concrete structures; Dams; Concrete;

    Abstract : Concrete is the most common building material in the world and it consists of aggregates,cement and water that harden over time, it is also known as a composite material. The use ofconcrete is very versatile due to its resistance to wind and water and its ability to withstandhigh temperature. READ MORE