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CELLULAR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE?FLY ASH BASED

The Constructor

Therefore, flyash based CLC is considered as environment friendly sustainable material produced with least energy demand. CLC’s fire, termite, water-proof-ness, termite-resistance, very low water absorption and environment friendliness. Fly ash is considered as one of the waste industrial product that cannot be easily disposed.

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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

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At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems. While concrete plays an important role in creating stronger and safer buildings, this essential construction material has a large carbon footprint due to ordinary Portland cement (OPC).

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15 Different Types of Cement and Their Uses

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Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC): The main use of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is in masonry work. The another important use of ordinary Portland cement is in construction site. #4. Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC): Portland pozzolana cement is used in prestressed and posts tensioning structural material.

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EPA Provides Technical Assistance Towards Sustainability Goals

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that 43 communities—rural, urban and suburban—will receive technical assistance to pursue sustainable growth that encourages local economic development while safeguarding people’s health and the environment. Portland, ME. EPA consulted with the U.S. Jersey City, NJ. Lake Worth, FL.

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Columbus, OH Wins $50M Smart City Challenge

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Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Smart City Challenge. to develop a first-of-its-kind transportation network. I’m glad the Department of Transportation recognized what so many of us already know – Columbus is a smart city that deserves to win this challenge. Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

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Report Ranks U.S. Cities’ Efforts To Save Energy

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Other top scoring cities include Portland, OR, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle and Austin. ” “The good news is that cities across the country are saving money, creating local jobs, and protecting the environment by implementing energy efficiency measures,” said Steven Nadel, ACEEE’s executive director.

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All About Green Concrete | What Is Environmentally Friendly Concrete

CivilJungle

In the conventional concrete green concrete is the most usable concrete, for production of this type of concrete less type of energy is required and also this type of concrete harms the environment very less. Nowadays the word green not only represents the color, it also represents the environment that is also covering us.