Advancements Toward Future Sustainability
Authors:
Dr. Jaydip Bhattacharya,
Dr. Abhijit Bhattacharya,
Mrs. Sanhita Dasgupta,
Format: Paperback | Genre : Computers & Internet | Other Book Detail
Format: Paperback | Genre : Computers & Internet | Other Book Detail
Concrete, a composite material composed of cement, coarse and fine aggregates,
water, and sometimes additional substances, is extensively employed in the
construction industry due to its notable attributes such as high compression
strength, rigidity, and affordability. Nonetheless, its primary drawback lies in its
limited tensile strength, which renders it susceptible to crack formation. Concrete,
being a fundamental material in engineering, significantly contributes to the
environmental effect of the building sector on a worldwide scale [1]. It is estimated
that concrete production is responsible for around 5-7% of the total global carbon
dioxide emissions [2]. Another significant issue pertains to the toxicity resulting
from the presence of particles containing silicon dioxide (SiO ). Hence, it is 2
imperative to address the inherent duality that exists between the substantial
consumption and elevated toxicity associated with cement [3]
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