Our Aim
We aim to advance sustainable concrete technology in Arctic conditions by improving the frost resistance of low-carbon concrete (LCC).
Work Packages
There are 3 Work Packages in the project. WP1: Low carbon concrete for Arctic environment WP2: Durability test procedure WP3: Environmental analysis - Life cycle analysis
Work package 1
Low carbon concrete for Arctic environment
Objectives
• Development of low-carbon concrete mix.
• Incorporation of local industrial by-streams as binding material (at least 30%) and aggregates (at least 50%).
• Focusing on increasing performance and durability in arctic weather conditions.
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Work package 2
Durability test procedure
Objectives
• Analysis of existing testing methods for the durability of LCC.
• State-of-the-art analysis.
• Modifications of chosen methods.
• Experimental verification of the modified methods.
• Long-term durability testing.
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Work package 3
Environmental analysis - Life cycle analysis
Objectives
• Life cycle analysis of newly developed LCC compared to concrete currently in use.
• Determining end-of-life criteria for these materials with respect to lifespan.
• Development of know-how affecting total life cycle costs and environmental impact.
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[1] SURANENI, Prannoy, HAJIBABAEE, Amir, RAMANATHAN, Sivakumar, WANG, Ying and WEISS, Jason, 2019. New insights from reactivity testing of supplementary cementitious materials. Cement and Concrete Composites [online]. 2019. Vol. 103, p. 331-338. DOI 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2019.05.017. Retrieved from: https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0958946518310047
[2] Frost resistance (photo by the authors)
[3] ECOCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES BV, 2023. Life Cycle Models in LCA – Ecochain. Ecochain: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) – Complete Beginner’s Guide [online]. 2023. [Accessed 28 February 2023]. Retrieved from: https://ecochain.com/knowledge/life-cycle-assessment-lca-guide/
[4] ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION: Norcem Standardsement FA, Brevik - CEM II/B-M 42,5 R eng., 2020. Epd-norway [online]. 2020. [Accessed 28 February 2023]. Retrieved from: https://www.epd-norge.no/getfile.php/1317540-1614337539/EPDer/Byggevarer/Sement/NEPD-2275-1028_EPD_19343-Norcem-Standardsement-FA--Brevik---CEM-II-B-M-42-5R_en.pdf