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Cement Manufacturing
(a) Bioglycerol as a
Multipurpose Grinding Additive for the Manufacture of Cement
Bioglycerol, or crude glycerol, is impure glycerol obtained as a
by-product in the biodiesel industry. Researchers now show that it is possible
to employ bioglycerol as a multipurpose grinding additive for the manufacture
of cement, with better performance than pure glycerol. Cements with bioglycerol
are produced with lower energy consumption and the finished concrete structures
have significantly better mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Read more.
(b) Cement Company to Build Conveyor System to
Transport Limestone
Construction is set to begin on a 4.7-mile
conveyor system to transport limestone from Lehigh Cement Co.'s New Windsor
quarry to its Union Bridge facility. Read more.
(c) Carbon
Capture from Cement Production
Membrane-based technology developed at the Norwegian
University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is one of four technologies that
may be used in a full-scale CO2 capture project – in a cement factory. Read more.
Concrete, Mineral and Chemical Admixtures
(a) Precast concrete for a highway project in Toronto
Will shave eight years off the
project’s time frame but add at least $318 million more to the anticipated
$1-billion-plus cost. However, the project is expected to save at least $2.4
billion due to less congestion. A report recommended using ultrahigh-performance
concrete because it is four times stronger than conventional concrete which
reduces life cycle costs. Read more.
(b) Ferry Terminal Built on Floating Concrete
A 262.5-by-65-foot floating concrete pontoon is the base of a ferry terminal in Tasmania, Australia. It's anchored
to the ocean floor by cables. Read more.
(c) 3D printing is Changing Global Construction Industry
The concept of 3D printing has
been hovering around for some time now. The actual use of 3D printing and its
adaption into the construction industry is now starting to become a reality.
Architects and contractors around the world are beginning to build the first 3D
residential structures including houses and apartment buildings. Read more.
(d) World's Seven Sustainable Buildings
Fortune created a
list of seven buildings noted for their sustainable design and construction.
Included in the list are Norway's Powerhouse Kjorbo, a renovated building that
became energy-positive; Seattle's Bullitt Center, which claims to be net-zero
in water, energy and carbon; and Pittsburgh's Tower at PNC Plaza, with a solar
chimney. Read more.
(e) Lafarge & Solidia
Commercialize New Low-Carbon Solution for the Construction Sector
Lafarge will offer a
complete solution - sustainable cement and CO2-cured
concrete - in partnership with Solidia. Read more.
(f) Precast
Construction Technique Reduces Delays and Costs.
The Wisconsin Department of
Transportation used precast and prestressed concrete elements on a bridge project,
significantly reducing construction time and cost. Read more.
(g) Story of Hoover Dam
Constructing
the Hoover Dam was an important economic tool during The Great Depression and
helped tame the Colorado River. This article looks at the engineering and
building feats involved in creating the 1,244-foot-long, 726.4-foot-high dam
with a 660-foot wide base, and notes that it took 3,250,000 cubic yards of
concrete to complete. Read more.
The world's longest floating bridge will
soon be eclipsed by a newer, longer span a few feet away on Lake Washington in
Seattle. Read more.
Books
(a) Mineral
Admixtures in Cement and Concrete, Author: Jayant D. Bapat, CRC Press, Taylor
& Francis Group
Written
for engineers, this book focuses on how to make more workable and durable
concrete using mineral admixtures. For each mineral admixture, the book looks
at manufacturing and processing, physical characteristics, chemical and
mineralogical composition, quality control, and reported experiences. It also
examines the provisions of national standards on the admixture’s addition to
cement and concrete. Offering a deeper understanding of mineral admixtures, it
encourages engineers to more effectively use these and other wastes in cement
and concrete to support more sustainable growth of the cement and construction
industry. Read More.
(b) ACI 327R-14
Guide to Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements
This guide provides owner-agencies, contractors, materials suppliers,
and others with a thorough introduction to roller-compacted concrete (RCC) and
its many paving applications. Readmore.
(c) ACI 305R-10 Guide to Hot Weather Concreting
Environmental factors, such as high
ambient temperature, low humidity, high wind, or both low humidity and high
wind, affect concrete properties and the construction operations of mixing,
transporting, and placing of the concrete materials. This guide provides
measures that can be taken to minimize the undesirable effects of these
environmental factors and reduce the potential for serious problems.
Read more.
(a)
Professional Training Course on Durable, High Performance Cement & Concrete
with Mineral & Chemical Admixtures
Dr J D Bapat offers professional training
course on “Durable, High Performance Cement & Concrete with Mineral &
Chemical Admixtures ”. Two-day course is useful for engineers working in cement
plants, cement and admixtures marketing, construction sites, higher education.
Duration and content: tailor-made as per participants’ requirement. Venue: as
per sponsor’s preference. Download brochure. Read more.
(b) Wind Engineering: ASCE Structural Design for Wind Loads In this course Dr. Emil Simiu, fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will provide structural and architectural engineers with the practical knowledge and tools needed for the design of structures for wind loads. Read more.
Download/View(a) Cement Industry in India –Moving Towards Sustainable Growth by Dr J D Bapat
Article
Published in Indian Cement Review, Voll.28, No. 4, Nov. 2013, pp 61-63. Download article.
(b) Petcoke
as Fuel for Cement Production: Benefits & Challenges. View
ppt.
(c) Techno
Marketing of Cement, Admixtures and Equipment. View
ppt.
(d) Importance
of Continuing Education for Professionals Working in Cement, Concrete and
Construction
The field of cement,
concrete and construction is continuously developing. Professionals need to
update knowledge and skills to achieve performance and economy in concrete. View publication and comment.
(e) Precast Concrete Walls. Watch Video
Discussions
(a) Join
Group: Cement, Concrete and Construction on Linkedin.
(b) Join
Group: Indian Society of Cement Engineers (ISCE) on Linkedin.
(c) Join
Group: Mineral Admixtures in Cement & Concrete on Linkedin.
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