Maximizing the Sustainability of Cement Utilization in Building Projects through the Use of Greener Materials
Joint Authors
Bediako, Mark
Amankwah, Eric Opoku
Adobor, Charles Dela
Nyako, Kofi
Kankam, Charles Kwame
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Greener technologies and sustainable developments are currently among the main tools used by many industries in shaping the world for a better future.
The construction industry that is known to have numerous negative impact on sustainability is now wide awake on sustainable measures which can aid in reducing its negative impact.
In this work, green cement was produced from pyroprocessed clay (PC) at 800°C and mixed together with Portland cement.
This paper presents both laboratory tests and some field applications of green cement application.
Laboratory tests performed included setting times, compressive strength, and shrinkage.
Field applications of the green cement are shown.
Results from the work showed that well-proportioned greener cement gained strengths between 11% and 30% more than Portland cement at standard curing period of 3, 7, 14, and 28 days.
However, in real statistical terms, there was no difference between Portland cement and green cement strength performance.
Shrinkage from both total and autogenous tests also showed insignificant differences between the two cements.
The study recommends the use of green cements with pozzolanic origin than only Portland cement as a way to maximize sustainability in building projects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bediako, Mark& Adobor, Charles Dela& Amankwah, Eric Opoku& Nyako, Kofi& Kankam, Charles Kwame. 2016. Maximizing the Sustainability of Cement Utilization in Building Projects through the Use of Greener Materials. Journal of Engineering،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bediako, Mark…[et al.]. Maximizing the Sustainability of Cement Utilization in Building Projects through the Use of Greener Materials. Journal of Engineering No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bediako, Mark& Adobor, Charles Dela& Amankwah, Eric Opoku& Nyako, Kofi& Kankam, Charles Kwame. Maximizing the Sustainability of Cement Utilization in Building Projects through the Use of Greener Materials. Journal of Engineering. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1108347
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1108347