Effect of the composition of new generation concrete mixtures on their carbon footprint

openaccess, Vol. 610 (6) 2023 / poniedziałek, 19 czerwca, 2023

(Open Access)

DOI: 10.15199/33.2023.06.07

Wałach Daniel. 2023. Effect of the composition of new generation concrete mixtures on their carbon footprint. Volume 610. Issue 6. Pages 28-31. Article in PDF file

Accepted for publication: 04.05.2023 r.

The paper presents the results of an analysis aimed at investigating the impact of significantly different compositions of concrete mixes with similar mechanical characteristics on their carbon footprint during production. The results were compared to the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide per functional unit of the product (CO2e) and compared to ordinary concretes. The analysis showed that the type and amount of cement have the greatest impact on the carbon footprint. The composition of new generation concrete mixes can have a significant impact on their carbon footprint, and efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete by using alternative materials and reducing cement content can contribute to amore sustainable and environmentally friendly construction industry.
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dr inż. Daniel Wałach, AGH w Krakowie, Wydział Inżynierii Lądowej i Gospodarki Zasobami ORCID: 0000-0002-5124-0333

dr inż. Daniel Wałach, AGH w Krakowie, Wydział Inżynierii Lądowej i Gospodarki Zasobami ORCID: 0000-0002-5124-0333

walach@agh.edu.pl

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DOI: 10.15199/33.2023.06.07

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