Title:
On the EPDs & LCAs of Concrete
Author(s):
Hessam Azari
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Web Session
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Date:
10/26/2025
Abstract:
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is known for its exceptional strength and durability, though its use of high binder volumes and steel fiber reinforcement has raised concerns about carbon intensity on a per-unit basis. However, UHPC enables efficient structural designs, reduces material use, minimizes life-cycle maintenance, and extends service life, offering a strong case for sustainability when viewed through life-cycle assessment (LCA). This forum will feature brief presentations from experts who will introduce essential UHPC sustainability concepts, addressing both its environmental and structural benefits to set the stage for a dynamic discussion. Industry leaders, researchers, and designers will explore UHPC’s potential as a sustainable building material by examining project-level LCA and the integration of structural design with environmental impact.