Title:
Influence of Polycarboxylate Ether Polymers (PCE) on Sustainability in Concrete Production
Author(s):
Ketan R. Sompura
Publication:
Web Session
Volume:
Sompura.pdf
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
Keywords:
chemical admixtures, polycarboxylate ether polymers, PCE
DOI:
Date:
3/20/2012
Abstract:
When considering the lifetime environmental impact of a building material from extraction, production, construction, operation, demolition, and recycling, concrete is an excellent choice for sustainable construction. Data and project profiles demonstrate how chemical admixtures reduce the environmental impact of concrete during production, assist in producing ecologically friendly concrete technologies for sustainable structures, and/or decrease environmental burden by increasing the service life of structures.