Handbook of Alkali-Activated Cements, Mortars and Concretes

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F. Pacheco-Torgal, Joao Labrincha, C Leonelli, A Palomo, P Chindaprasit
Elsevier, Nov 20, 2014 - Technology & Engineering - 852 pages
This book provides an updated state-of-the-art review on new developments in alkali-activation. The main binder of concrete, Portland cement, represents almost 80% of the total CO2 emissions of concrete which are about 6 to 7% of the Planet’s total CO2 emissions. This is particularly serious in the current context of climate change and it could get even worse because the demand for Portland cement is expected to increase by almost 200% by 2050 from 2010 levels, reaching 6000 million tons/year. Alkali-activated binders represent an alternative to Portland cement having higher durability and a lower CO2 footprint.
  • Reviews the chemistry, mix design, manufacture and properties of alkali-activated cement-based concrete binders
  • Considers performance in adverse environmental conditions.
  • Offers equal emphasis on the science behind the technology and its use in civil engineering.
 

Contents

1 Introduction to Handbook of Alkaliactivated Cements Mortars and Concretes
1
Part One Chemistry mix design and manufacture of alkaliactivated cementbased concrete binders
17
Part Two The properties of alkaliactivated cement mortar and concrete binders ...
111
Part Three Durability of alkaliactivated cementbased concrete binders
291
Part Four Applications of alkaliactivated cementbased concrete binders ...
485
Part Five Life cycle assessment LCA and innovative applications of alkaliactivated cements and concretes
661
Index
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Joćo Labrincha is Associate Professor in the Materials and Ceramics Engineering Department of the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and member of the CICECO research unit. He has registered 22 patent applications, and has published over 170 papers.

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