Earlier this week we asked a question.
Thanks to all who commented!
Our answer ~ CURING CURING CURING!
Concrete flatwork must be kept moist (and in some cases at a favorable temperature)
CURING is the best way to ensure a great durability ROI on concrete flatwork investment!
In many ways, whole-life carbon (embodied plus operational carbon) is a better measure of the environmental impact of a construction project. Learn why at: https://t.co/IcO3RrldJX
Recent California mandates require that its cement industry reaches net zero status by 2045. Learn more about the transition to alternate fuels at: https://t.co/UQzQSbe29A
Concrete road requires less build energy than asphalt given notably less granular material in the subbase.
Its lighter, highly-reflective surface reduces night-lighting needs while improving visibility.
It also absorbs less heat keep communities cooler and lowering smog.
Heating cement kilns using electrically powered plasma torches is a novel way to eliminate fossil fuel use. Learn more about the progress being made at: https://t.co/NAa73pGZJI
Researchers are looking for ways to further reduce the use of emissions-intensive clinker in cement production. Examples include higher limestone concentrations and the use of basalt instead of limestone. Learn more at: https://t.co/rIzGoGXEyb
Plasma torches powered by electricity could reduce the use of fossil fuels in cement plants. Learn more about this novel approach at: https://t.co/NAa73pGZJI