Sustainability of concrete

Abstract

Abstract The sustainability of concrete depends on both its material properties and its durability. The sustainability of concrete can best be improved by using a low w/b ratio, increasing the use of supplementary cementing materials and fillers, producing more durable concrete, designing more efficient concrete mixes by optimizing the particle packing, and better educating civil engineers about both cement and concrete production and the concept of sustainability. This chapter explores these and some related issues dealing with how to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.