RESULTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY OF CONCRETE

Sustainability is generally defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The three pillars of sustainability are environment, economy, and society. The carbon footprint of concrete can be lowered by using supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) such as fly ash, slag cement, and silica fume; by using higher-strength concrete; and through the use of alternative fuels during the cement manufacturing process. A sustainable structure is also a durable and resilient structure—long lasting and able to resist natural forces with little damage, and when damaged, easily restored for use. Use of concrete applications can also provide “green” benefits—for example, pervious concrete results in pavements, sidewalks, and parking areas that drain directly to the subsurface, eliminating the need for drainage structures, underground piping, retention basins (saving materials and lower carbon footprint), and direct discharge into rivers and lakes (an environmental benefit).

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STANDARDS, PRACTICES and MANUALS ON SUSTAINABILITY OF CONCRETE

ACI CODE-318-25: Building Code for Structural Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary (ACI CODE-318-25)

CODE-320-25: Post-Tensioned Structural Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary - ACI/PTI

CODE-319-25: Structural Precast Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary - ACI/PCI

ACI PRC-506-22: Shotcrete - Guide

ACI PRC-211.1-22: Selecting Proportions for Normal-Density and High Density-Concrete - Guide

ACI PRC-357.3-25: Design and Construction of Waterfront and Coastal Concrete Marine Structures—Guide

ACI PRC-325.13-25: Concrete Overlays for Pavement Rehabilitation—Report

ACI PRC-327-24: Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements - Guide

ACI PRC-221-25: Use of Normalweight and Heavyweight Aggregates in Concrete—Guide

ACI CODE-323-24: Low-Carbon Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary

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JOURNAL Articles ON SUSTAINABILITY OF CONCRETE

From Dry Flowability to Rheology: Advancing Earth-Based Paste Optimization

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 11/1/2025

Study on Performance of Two-Component Grout in Shield Tunnel

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 11/1/2025

Surface Treatment for Recycled Plastic Aggregate in Concrete: A Review (Prepublished)

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 10/29/2025

Application of Artificial Intelligence for Accurate Chloride Permeability Predictions in Concrete Structures (Prepublished)

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 10/8/2025

Application of Low-Cement + High Dosage HRWR Admixture Concrete (Prepublished)

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 10/8/2025

Enhancing Concrete Sustainability Through CO2 Mineralization: A Cost-Effective Solution (Prepublished)

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 10/8/2025

Application of Eco-Friendly Materials in Repair of RC Members: A State-of-the-Art Review (Prepublished)

Publication: Structural Journal
Date: 9/11/2025

Hybrid Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete for Pavement Overlays

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 9/1/2025

Predicting Geopolymer Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Strength Using Machine Learning

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 9/1/2025

Influence of Fly Ash on the Compressive Strength of Ultrahigh‑Performance Concrete: A State‑of‑the‑art Review Towards Sustainability

Publication: IJCSM
Date: 7/31/2025

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Practice oriented papers and articles ON SUSTAINABILITY OF CONCRETE

Concrete Q&A: GFRP Misconceptions—Part 2

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 12/1/2025

Engaging Globally

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 11/1/2025

At the Intersection of Safety, Environmental Responsibility, and Durability

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 10/1/2025

NEU news

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 5/1/2025

Cement is Changing for Good: Be Part of the Conversation

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 1/1/2025

Future-Proofing Concrete: How to Prolong Your Concrete’s Lifespan

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 1/1/2025

Winners of the Tenth Annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 11/1/2024

Celebrating a Decade of Overall Excellence Winners

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 9/1/2024

Comparative Study of the Mechanical and Durability Performance of Low Carbon Concrete Matrices with Alternative SCMs

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 6/18/2024

Utilization of Waste CO₂ Generated Vaterite in Blended Cements

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 6/17/2024

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Pre-Packaged High-Performance Concrete Used for Bridge Replacement

by William Clements

A Global Approach on Pavement Sustainability

by Buffenbarger

A Life Cycle Holistic Perspective for Nanofunctionalized UHPC Structures in Aggressive Environments: Building Better, for Longer, with Less

by Ferrara

A Systems Approach for Ensuring Carbon Neutral Constructions and Improving Construction Productivity

by Basheer

Accelerating Sustainability with Cement and Cementitious Materials

by Koehler

Achieving Sustainability and Resiliency in the Built Environment Through the Use of Blended Cements

by Julie Buffenbarger

Achieving Sustainability by Use of Alternative Cements

by Mary Christiansen

Advances in the Thermodynamic Modelling of Novel Magnesia-Based Cementitious Binders

by Juan Pablo Gevaudan

AI Based Surrogate Model for Digital Twins for Structural Health Monitoring

by Cervenka

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