The Path to Green Concrete

1st Edition - June 4, 2024
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
Editors: Jorge de Brito, Francisco Agrela, Rui Vasco Silva
Language: English
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The Path to Green Concrete will enlighten the scientific community on recent developments in this field. Within this volume, world-renowned experts summarize recent research findings covering key topics such as: alkali-activated materials using aluminosilicate waste precursors; use of novel cost-effective and eco-efficient supplementary cementitious materials; state of the art characterization techniques and assessment methodologies; advances on the use of biomass ashes, steel slags and waste glass; the role of carbon capture in the production of concrete and mortar; development of eco-efficient composites for specialized applications; recycling of the fine fraction of construction and demolition wastes; and sustainable self-healing concrete.

This book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, civil and structural engineers, manufacturers, and other construction professionals working in the development of sustainable construction materials.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
About the editors
Preface
Section 1: Developments on green supplementary cementitious materials
1. Reactive magnesia
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Literature review
1.3 Performance of cementitious materials with reactive MgO from different countries
1.4 Performance of cementitious materials with reactive MgO from Australia, Canada and Spain and SCMs
1.5 Other experimental campaigns on cementitious materials with reactive MgO from Spain
1.6 Conclusion
References
2. Application of stainless steel slag in cement-based materials
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Production of stainless steel slag
2.3 Properties of stainless steel slag
2.4 Application of stainless steel slag in sustainable materials
2.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
3. Alkali-activated slag cements and concrete
Abstract
3.1 What are alkali-activated slag cements and concrete? Definitions
3.2 Fresh state properties
3.3 Hardened state properties
3.4 Durability of alkaline-activated slag cements and concrete
3.5 Applications of these alkaline-activated slag cements and concrete
3.6 Life cycle assessment of alkaline-activated slag systems
3.7 Final remarks
References
4. New and more sustainable paths for the development of alkali-activated cements
Abstract
4.1 Main challenges to the near-future application of alkali-activated cements
4.2 Brief introduction to alkaline activation
4.3 Alternative ‘natural’ precursors – origin, preparation and efficiency
4.4 Development of more environmentally friendly activators
4.5 Hybrid cements – how effective can it be?
4.6 Implications and advantages of one-part alkaline cements
References
5. Alkali-activated aluminosilicate industrial wastes as alternative binders in precast concrete elements
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Materials and methods
5.3 Results and discussion
5.4 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
6. Granulation of incinerated municipal solid waste bottom ash with one-part alkali activation technology
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Overview of municipal solid waste incineration residues and municipal solid waste incineration bottom ashes
6.3 Granulation and alkali activation of Finnish bottom ash
6.4 Materials and methodology
6.5 Results and discussion
6.6 Granulation efficiency
6.7 Grading of lightweight aggregates
6.8 Compressive strength
6.9 Density
6.10 Leaching
6.11 Microscopy
6.12 Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
Section 2: Construction, demolition, and industrial wastes as aggregates in cementitious composites
7. 3D printing concrete with byproducts
Abstract
7.1 Introduction and objectives
7.2 Byproducts as aggregates
7.3 Conventional byproducts as supplementary cementitious materials
7.4 Byproducts as unconventional supplementary cementitious materials
7.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
8. Steel slag aggregate in concrete
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Metallurgical slags: blast furnace slag, basic oxygen furnace slag, electric arc furnace slag and ladle furnace slags
8.3 Concrete with electric arc furnace slag
8.4 Conclusions
References
9. Microtomography on eco-efficient concrete
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Basic on X-ray microtomography
9.3 Cement paste analysed by X-ray microtomography
9.4 Recycled aggregates analysed by X-ray microtomography
9.5 Recycled concrete analysed by X-ray microtomography
9.6 Fracture mechanisms analysed by X-ray microtomography
9.7 Concluding remarks
References
10. Mining wastes as aggregates for concrete
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Mine waste in the manufacture of concrete
10.3 Physical and mechanical properties of concrete and mortars made with mining wastes
10.4 Durability in concrete/mortars with mining wastes
10.5 Conclusions
References
Section 3: Advances in eco-efficient concrete
11. Raw materials, mix design and performance of ultra-high-performance concrete
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Raw materials for ultra-high-performance concrete
11.3 Fibres
11.4 Superplasticizers
11.5 Mix design methods for ultra-high-performance concrete
11.6 Performance of ultra-high-performance concrete
11.7 Modulus of elasticity
11.8 Summary
References
12. Self-healing concrete
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Autogenous self-healing in concrete materials
12.3 Assessment of self-healing
12.4 Life cycle analysis of self-healing concrete
12.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgement
References
13. Sustainable cellular concrete
Abstract
Abbreviations
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Alternative binders
13.3 Recycled aggregates and reinforcements
13.4 Environmental aspects
13.5 Future trends
13.6 Conclusion
References
14. Graphene in eco-efficient concrete
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Graphene preparation
14.3 Concrete
14.4 Conclusions and perspectives
References
15. Nano/micro characterization on interfacial transition zones in fly ash–based geopolymer concrete
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Experimental programme
15.3 Results and analysis
15.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
16. Use of recycled rubber and composite wastes in pervious concrete: a low-impact development strategy for green urban infrastructure
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Inclusion of waste products in pervious concrete
16.3 Lifecycle assessment
16.4 Conclusions and way forward
Acknowledgements
References
Index

Jorge de Brito

Jorge de Brito is Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Georesources at the Instituto Superior Técnico, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal. He was Head of the ICIST Research Centre from 2009 to 2012.

Affiliations and expertise

Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal

Francisco Agrela

Francisco Agrela is a Full Professor of Civil and Agricultural Engineering at the University of Cordoba, Spain, where he also obtained his PhD in 2003. He is a prolific author of research papers, book chapters, and conferences proceedings. In the last ten years, he has participated as Principal Investigator in more than 40 R+D+i projects related to real-scale applications of waste management and recycled materials. He collaborates with several Elsevier journals as a reviewer, notably Construction and Building Materials, Waste Management, Materials and Design, Resources, Conservation and Recycling, etc., and he is also on the Editorial Board of Materials (MDPI).

Affiliations and expertise

Full Professor, Dept. of Rural Engineering (Construction Eng. Area), Universidad de Córdoba, Cordoba, Spain

Rui Vasco Silva

Rui Vasco Silva is a lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Georesources at IST, University of Lisbon, Portugal. He completed his PhD on the use of recycled aggregates derived from construction, demolition, and excavation waste in the production of structural concrete. He is a member of the CERIS Research and Development Unit, hosted by IST-ID, and an honorary member of the CIB Student Chapter at IST. He has notable experience in FCT-funded Research Projects and is currently Managing Director of the Rinopolycrete project PTDC/ECI-CON/29196/2017 and is Principal Investigator of the upcoming research project ECO2Alkrete. He is the author of several publications concerning sustainable construction and is currently researching other approaches that can further decrease the environmental impact of concrete, namely reactive magnesium oxide, alkali-activated materials, municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ashes and electric arc furnace slag.

Affiliations and expertise

Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability (CERIS), Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal

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