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Cement Manufacturing
(a) Plant to Capture and Reuse Cement
Plant CO2 Output
Instead of mining natural deposits of carbon found
underground, the plant will capture the carbon emitted from making cement — a
rich source — and use it to produce chemicals like sodium bicarbonate and
hydrochloric acid by reacting it with rock salt. Read more.
(b) Cemex Solar Plant for Clean Energy
Cemex has launched a 1.5-megawatt solar power plant to supply
renewable energy to its cement plant in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican
Republic. The contribution represents 1.5 megawatts that will allow us
to produce 2.2 million kilowatt-hours per year, which equals the energy
consumed by 2,000 homes. Read more.
(c) Egypt’s First Waste Treatment Plant is
Inaugurated
The Kattameya plant is the
first cement plant in Egypt to partly use Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) instead of
natural gas and coal as a fuel for the cement kiln. The
facility was built in compliance with Egyptian environmental law, and is
expected to convert 45,000 tons of household waste into 35,000 tons of
alternative fuel annually, providing up to 20% of the fuel required by the
plant. Read more.
Concrete, Mineral and Chemical Admixtures
(b) Storing Spent Nuclear Fuel
(a) Translucent
Concrete for Museum in Miami
Miami-based Arquitectonica has
designed a new office building and private museum in Miami. It will use
concrete that has glass-fiber optics embedded in it that creates the illusion
of translucency while softening the structure's appearance. Read more.(b) Storing Spent Nuclear Fuel
A "concrete monolith" will encase stainless steel canisters containing radioactive nuclear waste from the San Onofre nuclear generating station in California. "Advanced" monitoring will keep track of how well the concrete holds up, but not all are convinced it's a safe method. Read more.
(c) EPA to Regulate Coal Ash as a Non-Hazardous Material
EPA’s final decision to regulate coal ash as a ‘non-hazardous’ material puts science ahead of politics and clears the way for beneficial use of ash to begin growing again – thereby keeping ash out of landfills and disposal ponds in the first place. Read more.
(d) 'Core-first' construction technique cuts costs, saves time
The precedent-setting development was utilized to build Eleven Times Square, a 40-story, 1.1 million-sf office building in New York City, resulting in a tremendous savings, completion a couple of months ahead of schedule and with no major accidents. Read more.
(e) Declining 2009-13 coal ash recycling rates reflect regulatory uncertainty
The decline occurred as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed coal ash management regulations that could have designated the material as “hazardous waste” when disposed. The final rule issued in late December averts that label and acknowledges the large volume of recycling embodied in ASTM C618-grade fly ash marketing and related concrete specifications. Read more.
Books
(a) Mineral
Admixtures in Cement and Concrete, Author: Jayant D. Bapat, CRC Press, Taylor
& Francis Group
Written
for engineers, this book focuses on how to make more workable and durable
concrete using mineral admixtures. For each mineral admixture, the book looks
at manufacturing and processing, physical characteristics, chemical and
mineralogical composition, quality control, and reported experiences. It also
examines the provisions of national standards on the admixture’s addition to
cement and concrete. Offering a deeper understanding of mineral admixtures, it
encourages engineers to more effectively use these and other wastes in cement
and concrete to support more sustainable growth of the cement and construction
industry. Read More.
(b) ACI 232.3R-14 Report on High-Volume Fly Ash
Concrete for Structural Applications
This report presents
technical information to support the use of high-volume fly ash concrete for
structural applications. The advantages and limitations of high volume fly ash
concrete are discussed, and the characteristics of the fresh and hardened
materials and the durability of the material to various aggressive environments
are covered. Field applications are presented along with sustainability
features. Read more.
(c) ACI 546R-14 Guide to Concrete Repair
This guide presents
recommendations for the selection and application of materials and methods for
repairing, protecting, and strengthening concrete structures. An overview of
materials and methods is presented as a guide for selecting a particular application.
References are provided for obtaining in-depth information on the selected
materials or methods. Read more.
(d) ACI
318-14: American Concrete Institute's Building Code Requirements for Structural
Concrete
Structural engineers welcome the
2014 update of the 519-page "American Concrete Institute's Building Code
Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14), released recently. The reorganized and reformatted
standard, designed to be simpler and more intuitive for users, represents the
first major overhaul since 1969. The new code is a huge improvement.
Read more.
Teaching, Training and Research
(a) Professional Training Course on Durable, High Performance Cement & Concrete with Mineral & Chemical Admixtures
Dr J D Bapat offers professional training
course on “Durable, High Performance Cement & Concrete with Mineral &
Chemical Admixtures ”. Two-day course is useful for engineers working in cement
plants, cement and admixtures marketing, construction sites, higher education.
Duration and content: tailor-made as per participants’ requirement. Venue: as
per sponsor’s preference. Download brochure. Read more.
(b) University of Arozona Develops Eco-friendly Substitute for Cement
The
invention, called Ferrock™ uses the waste steel dust from industrial processes
to create a cement-like material that is environmentally superior, sustainable
and stronger than conventional cement. Read more.
Download/View
(a) Cement Industry in India –Moving Towards Sustainable Growth by Dr J D Bapat
Article
Published in Indian Cement Review, Voll.28, No. 4, Nov. 2013, pp 61-63. Download article.
(b) Petcoke
as Fuel for Cement Production: Benefits & Challenges. View
ppt.
(c) Techno
Marketing of Cement, Admixtures and Equipment. View
ppt.
(d) Importance
of Continuing Education for Professionals Working in Cement, Concrete and
Construction
The field of cement,
concrete and construction is continuously developing. Professionals need to
update knowledge and skills to achieve performance and economy in concrete. View publication and comment.
Discussions
(a) Join
Group: Cement, Concrete and Construction on Linkedin.
(b) Join
Group: Indian Society of Cement Engineers (ISCE) on Linkedin.
(c) Join
Group: Mineral Admixtures in Cement & Concrete on Linkedin.
Events
(a) 14th International
Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC 2015), 13-16 October 2015, Beijing,
China
Since the First International
Congress on the Chemistry of Cement started in London in 1918, it has become
the most influential routine congress for promoting worldwide cooperation and
communication on the chemistry of cement and concrete technology. It has been
focused on how cement and concrete contributing to global sustainability. Read more.
(b)
Training Course on Durable, High Performance Cement & Concrete with
Mineral & Chemical Admixtures: 6th Session:
1 January - 28 February 2015: Download Brochure and Invitation
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