Notes/Preview
The contents of this course include 4 recorded presentations from the ACI 2024 Fall Convention:
1. Driving Sustainability: Innovations in Concrete Pavements for Global Carbon Reduction; Michelle Cooper, Michigan Technological University
2. Sustainable Solutions: Low Carbon Pavement Strategies and Successes; Brian Killingsworth, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
3. Technical, Environmental, and Economic Considerations of Low Carbon Pavements; Dan King & Peter Taylor, National Concrete Pavement Technology Center
4. Advancing Carbon Reduction in Future Concrete Pavement; Thomas Van Dam, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
INSTRUCTIONS: Study the materials included in this module. Then, complete and pass the corresponding 10-question quiz with a score of 80% or higher to receive a certificate for 0.15 CEU (equivalent to 1.5 PDH).
Continuing Education Credit: 0.15 CEU (1.5 PDH)
Approved AIA and ICC
Access Period: 30 days
Description
This session addresses urgent carbon emissions reduction in the construction industry, focusing on low carbon concrete for sustainable pavement construction. It highlights environmental challenges in concrete production and explores strategies like alternative binders and innovative mix designs. Case studies demonstrate feasibility, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Technical aspects, including strength and durability, are discussed, along with life cycle assessment and economic considerations. The session concludes with a forward-looking perspective on research and trends. Attendees gain practical insights into sustainable concrete solutions and their role in global carbon reduction. Relevant for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in sustainable construction.
Document Details
Author: Cooper, Killingsworth, Taylor
Publication Year: 2025
ISBN:
Categories: Carbon Neutral, Sustainability
Formats: Online Learning
Table of Contents
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the fundamental principles of low carbon concrete, including its composition, benefits, and environmental impact compared to traditional concrete.
2. Examine various application techniques and best practices for effectively implementing low carbon concrete in pavement applications, including preparation, mixing, and curing processes.
3. Analyze case studies and performance evaluations of existing low carbon concrete pavement projects to understand the practical challenges, solutions, and long-term performance outcomes.
4. Develop insights into the regulatory frameworks, economic incentives, and cost-benefit analyses related to the adoption of low carbon concrete in pavement applications
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| 50+ copies
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