Environmental Impact of Concrete

Author(s):
Tomme: LV (LIX) | Fascicle: 4 | 2009
Pages: 27-36
Abstract text:
The cement and concrete industries are huge. What does this mean in terms of the environment? Concrete and other cementitious materials have both environmental advantages and disadvantages. This paper takes a look at how these materials are made, then reviews a number of environmental considerations relating to their production and use.
Key Words:
Raw materials; concrete; portland cement.

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Author(s) Information

Dan Babor
Affiliation: „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University, Jassy, Department of Concrete, Materials, Technology and Management.
Email: danbabor@ce.tuiasi.ro
Diana Plian
Affiliation: „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University, Jassy, Department of Concrete, Materials, Technology and Management.
Email: dianaplian@ce.tuiasi.ro
Loredana Judele
Affiliation: „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University, Jassy, Department of Concrete, Materials, Technology and Management.
Email: ljudele@ce.tuiasi.ro

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