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How to overcome technical and commercial barriers to the adoption of alkali activated concrete



Title: How to overcome technical and commercial barriers to the adoption of alkali activated concrete
Author(s): J.S.J. van Deventer, P. Duxson and J.L. Provis
Paper category : conference
Book title: International RILEM Conference on Advances in Construction Materials Through Science and Engineering
Editor(s): Christopher Leung and K.T. WAN
ISBN: 978-2-35158-116-2
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-117-9
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2011
Pages: 665 - 672
Total Pages: 8
Nb references: 14
Language: English


Abstract: Life Cycle Analysis has shown that Alkali Activated Material (AAM) binder can reduce carbon emissions, compared to OPC cement, by at least 80%. One of the main barriers to adoption of AAM is the lack of control over the supply chain of source materials such as fly ash and blast furnace slag. An understanding of market dynamics and the industry value chain is required to push AAM into the well established and conservative construction market. Another barrier is the fact that most concrete standards have been developed on the basic premise that OPC cement will be used. A related issue is the testing protocols for durability, which may or may not suit AAM concrete. Unlike OPC, a long in-service track record of AAM is absent. Consequently, research and theoretical insight must be used instead to justify the validity of applying existing or modified durability testing methodology to AAM concrete.


Online publication: 2011-10-31
Publication type : full_text
Public price (Euros): 0.00


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