Volume 6, Number 4, July - September 2018

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Concrete, Mineral and Chemical Admixtures

(a) Corn Cobs, Husks, Stalks to Improve Concrete Durability

Corn cobs and stover ash from leftover husks and stalks may strengthen concrete, say researchers from University of Nebraska at Kearney. Read more.

(b) Eco-Friendly Concrete Traps CO2 Forever While Being Stronger

We've been able to keep 16,000,000 pounds of CO2 from going into the atmosphere," says Justin Lazenby with Thomas Concrete. Read more.

(c) New Concrete Road Repair Material 

Researchers at the University of Manitoba have developed a cementitious material that combines two important features, strength and quick hardening, that can be used for the partial depth repair of concrete pavements. Read more. 

(d) Roller Compacted Concrete with Power Floating

This new process represents an advancement  in RCC pavements and results in an engineered pavement that is fast to lay, with the appearance and durability of a conventional concrete surface. Read more.

(e) Cities Agree to Make New Buildings Net-Zero by 2030

The places we live and work are some of the greatest contributors to climate change. Buildings generate over half of the total greenhouse gas emissions for most cities, and in some cities, like London and Paris, it’s closer to 70 percent. A new mayoral coalition made up of 19 cities worldwide would require all new buildings to produce as much energy as they consume. Read more.

(f) Technologies for Extended Floor Joints

Joints in industrial floors are the source of many long-term durability problems. Reducing the number of joints, or eliminating them entirely, will produce more durable slabs and happier owners. 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) Blissful Souls All Of Us: Author: Dr Jayant D Bapat: Publisher: CreateSpace, USA. 

The Book is a result of author's quest to remain happy forever. It focuses on self-improvement through meditation. The real and original nature of self, common to all human beings, is empathic, pure and joyful. However, that ‘self’ has deviated considerably from its original nature. Meditation is a time-tested tool to reach the original nature of self. Like exercise is for the body, meditation is for the mind. Practice controlled breathing or pranayam to assist meditation. The book gives helpful tips to practice meditation for self-improvement. Blissful experiences gained during meditation are useful resolving conflicts, reducing stress, building durable personal relationships and recording improved performance at the work. Meditation and controlled breathing balance the intelligence. The exercise teaches to take a holistic view of life and life’s problems. Book is available in both print and Kindle version. Visit the link to buy/review the book.

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.

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(b) 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.

(c) Petcoke as Fuel for Cement Production: Benefits & Challenges. View ppt.

(d) Techno Marketing of Cement, Admixtures and Equipment. View ppt.

(e) 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.

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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) Optimising a Dynamic Process

Cemtech will be hosting a three-day technical workshop at the Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus, Turkey, between 17-19 October 2018. Read more.

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