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![]() Portland Cement Association. Item Code: SN3011
Available for download for free
This report presents the results of the LCI of three concrete products: ready mixed concrete, concrete masonry, and precast concrete.
![]() S.H. Kosmatka, B. Kerkhoff, and W.C. Panarese, Portland Cement Association, Item Code EB001, 372 pages
Available for $80
Definitive reference on concrete technology covers fundamentals and detailed information on freshly mixed and hardened concrete. Extensively updated and expanded, this new edition discusses materials for concrete, such as portland cements, supplementary cementing materials, aggregates, admixtures and fibers; air entrainment; procedures for mix proportioning, batching, mixing, transporting, handling, placing, consolidating, finishing, and curing concrete; precautions necessary during hot- and cold-weather concreting; causes and methods of controlling volume changes; commonly used control tests for quality concrete; special types of concrete, such as high-performance, lightweight, heavyweight, no-slump, roller-compacted, shotcrete, mass concrete and many more. Applicable ASTM, AASHTO, and ACI standards are referred to extensively.
![]() Portland Cement Association, Item ID: IS548
The optimum amount of fly ash varies not only with the application, but also with composition and proportions of all the materials in the concrete mixture (especially the fly ash), the conditions during placing (especially temperature), construction practices (for example, finishing and curing) and the exposure conditions. This document discusses issues related to using low to very high levels of fly ash in concrete and provides guidance for the use of fly ash without compromising the construction process or the quality of the finished product. Available for a fee.
![]() Portland Cement Association. Item Code: RD112
Available for $40.
Provides information on using fly ash, slag, silica fume and natural pozzolans in the manufacturing of blended cements and the effects of these materials on cement and concrete. This report is also found on CD019 and DVD019.
![]() Michael Thomas and Michelle L. Wilson. Portland Cement Association. Item Code: CD038
Available for $35.
The first of a series of interactive distance learning programs specifically designed for training individuals on cement and concrete technology. This fully-narrated CD provides an intense self-contained course on supplementary cementing materials (SCMs) and their impact on the durability, workability, economy, and sustainability of concrete.
![]() Rob Burak, P.Eng.-ICPA Director of Engineering, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Magazine, August, 2006
This 4 page article continues from the May issue on how LEED® credits can be earned under the five principal categories. It details how points Sustainable Sites (SS) can be earned through heat island effect both in non roof and roof, material and resources, by reducing construction waste, resource reuse, by using recycled materials, using materials manufactured within the region as well as incorporating innovative improvements in building materials and design and durable materials. Applications: Heat Island Effect, Materials and Resources, Construction Waste Management, Resource Reuse, Recycled Content, Regional Materials, Innovation and Design Process, Durable Materials.
![]() 2 page fact sheet
C2P2 is part of EPA’s Resource Conservation Challenge
![]() Environmental Council of Concrete Organizations, #EV18, 4 pages
Available for free.
This bulletin points out the usefulness and environmental benefits of recycling industrial byproducts such as fly ash and silica fume for use in high-performing concrete.
![]() Environmental Council of Concrete Organizations, #EV22, 11 pages
Available for free.
This bulletin contains valuable information on how the recycling process impacts the environment, the advantages of recycling concrete and masonry as an aggregate in new concrete and applications for recycled concrete and masonry.
![]() Slag Cement Association, SCIC #22, 4 pages
Available for free.
From the "Slag Cement in Concrete" series, describing environmental benefits of slag. Includes life cycle inventory data on material, energy and emissions reductions, as well as LEED, reflectivity data and other info.
![]() Slag Cement Association
Available for free.
This 17-page publication discusses how slag cement can help contribute to achieving 9 different points toward for LEED™-NC certification.
![]() Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, 2 pages
Available for free.
This document describes the recycling benefits for steel reinforcing bars used in concrete construction. This document is available as a free download from Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute.
![]() Portland Cement Association, #IS326, 4 pages
Available for free.
Color brochure describes the utilization of steel making by-products in the cement manufacturing process, saving virgin materials and reducing waste.
![]() Portland Cement Association, #IS331, 4 pages
Available for free.
Color brochure describes the utilization of power plant by-products in the cement manufacturing process, saving virgin materials and reducing waste.
![]() Portland Cement Association. Item Code: IS325
Available for free.
By utilizing a cement kiln's controlled combustion environment, scrap tires can be an environmentally-sound source of energy in the manufacture of cement. This fact sheet shows how the popularity of tire-derived fuel has increased over the past two decades and summarizes its environmental benefits.
![]() A website dealing with the use of coal ash in concrete products.
![]() Originally printed in the December 2007 of Architectural Record, this article by Joann Gonchar, AIA of McGraw-Hill looks at the current trends in cement and concrete construction that improve performance and reduce environmental impact. One hour of AIA Continuing Education Credit is available on-line through McGraw-Hill by reading the article and completing a brief test.
http://construction.com/CE/articles/0712edit-1.asp#
![]() Wal-Mart showcases green concrete technologies at its store in Texas.
This 4 page article was originally featured in the May 2006 edition of Concrete Producer Magazine, by Hanley Wood. Wal-Mart testing a range of green strategies at this prototype store in McKinney, TX. Along with other green strategies, concrete was used as interior finish flooring, reducing VOC's and maintenance, and pervious pavement in the parking area to improve ground water quality and quantity.
![]() Concrete is the most widely used building material on earth. It has a 2, 000 year track record ofhelping build the
Roman Empire to building today's modern societies. As a result ofits versatility, beauty, strength,·and durability,
concrete is used in most types ofconstruction, including homes, buildings, roads, bridges, airports, subways, and water
resource structures. And with today's heightened awareness and demandfor sustainable construction, concrete performs
well when compared to other building materials.
Concrete is a sustainable building material due to its many eco{riendly features. The production ofconcrete is
resource efficient and the ingredients require little processing. Most materials for concrete are acquired and manufactured
locally which minimizes transportation energy. Concrete building systems combine insulation with high
thermal mass and low air infiltration to make homes and buildings more energy efficient. Concrete has a long service
life for buildings and transportation infrastructure, thereby increasing the period between reconstruction, repair, and
maintenance and the associated environmental impact. Concrete, when used as pavement or exterior cladding, helps
minimize the urban heat island effect, thus reducing the energy required to heat and cool our homes and buildings.
Concrete incorporates recycled industrial byproducts such as fly ash, slag, and silica fume that helps reduce embodied
energy, carbon footprint, and waste.
![]() Slag Cement Association
Contact the Slag Cement Association for a copy of this PowerPoint presentation designed for Architects/Engineers interested in concrete and slag cement environmental benefits.
![]() Whole Building Design Guide
Enter your geographic information to determine where you can take concrete to be recycled.
![]() Insulating Concrete Form Systems contribute to LEED credits
This two page .pdf summarizes the credits available to designers and building owners when using high performing insulating concrete forms in wall construction. Documents available for download to ICFA members.
![]() Tom Kuennen, James Informational Media, Inc., Better Roads Magazine
Reclaimed, recyclable industrial byproducts now being used in high-performance concrete are providing the durability and strength that portland cement concrete bridges and pavements need to stand up to the traffic loads and maintenance practices of decades to come. View this article from the January, 2004 edition of Better Roads Magazine published by James Informational Media, Inc.
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