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Concrete, Mineral and Chemical Admixtures
(a) Ecobond Injects CO2 into
Recycled Aggregate
The carbon conditioning turns calcium hydroxide into calcium
carbonate with small crystals. These increase the density and strength of the
material and decrease water absorption — each of which has limited the use of
recycled aggregates for structural concrete. Read more.
(b) Natural Antifreeze Proteins Strengthen
Concrete
University of Colorado
researchers have discovered that adding polyethylene glycol-graft-polyvinyl
alcohol molecules with anti-freezing abilities to concrete can minimize
freeze-thaw damage. Read more.
(c) Making
self-Compacting Concrete Sustainable
Researchers from the University of Cordoba say
they can replace up to 40% of traditional aggregates in self-compacting mortar
with granite sludge without compromising durability, strength and compaction.
Read more.
(d) Sustainability in Precast Factories
To hold down material costs
and reduce waste, India-based Katerra uses precast concrete made with
prestressed elements, which allows for large unsupported spans, and prestressed
hollow core planks. Read more.
(e) Lightweight
Aggregates based on Recycled Plastic
Cemex Ventures
is investing in US-based Arqlite SPC, a start-up that produces light recycled
aggregates from plastic waste. the product benefits from
a low CO2 footprint and a greater durability for drainage, precast and
lightweight concrete systems for non-structural use. 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.
Download/View
(b) Cement
Industry in India –Moving Towards Sustainable Growth by Dr J D Bapat
(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.
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.
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