Designing and assessing the next generation of eco-efficient concrete towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050

CAC recently announced a partnership with the Federal Government of Canada towards achieving Net Zero Concrete by 2050, enabling policy and investments. The industry has been vigorously
provided low-carbon concrete solutions accepted in the relevant CSA standards. It is currently providing data for more technologies that offer deeper carbon cuts to reach the 2030 carbon reduction targets. Furthermore, many countries around the globe are now looking for low-carbon building materials solutions, which will help position Canada as a leader. This research program aims to assess the potential use of eco-efficient concrete made of Portland-Limestone Cement (PLC) with higher than 15% limestone combined with supplementary cementing materials, to build low-embodied energy critical infrastructure in Canada. It will help develop the knowledge for novel guidelines to design eco-efficient concrete mixtures with suitable fresh and hardened state properties and appropriate durability and long-term performance.

Faculty Supervisor:

Leandro Sanchez

Student:

Partner:

Cement Association of Canada

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Ottawa

Program: