Concrete sustainability : materials and structures

Abstract

Concrete Sustainability refers to materials and structures which have sufficient strength and durability throughout their life cycle, in intended applications. As concrete stands as the most extensively utilized construction material on a global level, exploited widely in structures and infrastructures, its environmental impact is substantial, characterized by increasing carbon emissions and escalated consumption of raw materials. Cement and Concrete have a significant impact on the environment; the cement production industry contributes to a significant quantity of the global carbon emissions with 1 ton of CO2 resulting for every ton of cement produced.