Strategic Formulation of Ultra-High Performance Concrete Emphasizing Compressive Strength Analysis and Sustainability Evaluation

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10.2991/978-94-6463-478-5_2How to use a DOI?

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Ultra-high performance concrete; economic assessment; supplementary cementitious materials; sustainability; low carbon emission

Abstract

The rapid use of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) has an aggressive environmental impact. Although UHPC has great performance in strength and durability, it has some limitations in achieving sustainability. The exploration of materials that balance environmental, economic, and social factors becomes significant as construction methods progress toward sustainability. There have been many studies focusing on the sustainable approach of UHPC materials. Many industrial wastes contribute as supplementary cementitious material (SCM) to achieve ultra-high strength in concrete. By using them as a substitute for cement, it can reduce environmental impact as well as the cost of production. This paper identifies the effects of the substitution of cement with different industrial wastes on UHPC properties, with a comprehensive assessment of sustainability in terms of environmental assessment of low carbon emission, economic consideration of overall cost efficiency, and social engagement without compromising its mechanical strength. Through a systematic evaluation process, a literature review was conducted from previous research publications by collecting data on different substitution elements and identifying different parameters (strength, carbon emission, and cost). The results indicated that the substitution of the percentage of cement led to an increase in mechanical properties with the reduction of carbon emission and cost of production. Moreover, Lime powder (LP) emerges as the optimal substitution for UHPC, as identified through the compressive strength and sustainability assessment among the selected SCMs. So, The use of LP as a substitution for cement can reduce environmental impact without compromising the strength of UHPC. Furthermore, the LP-based UHPC can lower production costs, which indicates its imminent practical application.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Shuvo Dip Datta
AU  - Md. Abdullah Al Meyad
AU  - Fahim Azmal Bin Hoque
AU  - Md. Fazle Hasan Anik
AU  - D. M. Farhan Sadik Shafi
AU  - Md. Shahriar Abdullah
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/07/23
TI  - Strategic Formulation of Ultra-High Performance Concrete Emphasizing Compressive Strength Analysis and Sustainability Evaluation
BT  - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 4
EP  - 17
SN  - 2589-4943
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-478-5_2
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-478-5_2
ID  - Datta2024
ER  -