2008 Concrete Technology Forum:
Focus on Sustainable Development
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association sponsored the 2008 Concrete Technology Forum: Focus on Sustainable Development, May 20-22, 2008 in Denver. The Third Annual Concrete Technology Forum brought researchers and practitioners together to discuss the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing research, tools and solutions for concrete and sustainable development. Researchers, engineers, architects, contractors, concrete producers, public works officials, material suppliers, and concrete industry professionals attended, gave presentations and submitted papers. Topics included:
Pervious Concrete Systems
Reducing Stormwater Runoff
Controlling Pollution
Hydrological and Structural Design
Durability and Maintenance
Specifications, Mix Design and Test Methods
Case Studies and Applications
Concrete’s Impact on Urban Heat Islands
Light Colored Pavements, Walls and Roofs
Green Roofs
Cool Communities
Specifications, Mix Design and Test Methods
Case Studies and Applications
The Carbon Footprint of Concrete
Energy Efficient Building Systems
The Role of Cement and Concrete in Climate Change
Process Innovations in Cement and Concrete Production
Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete Structures
Sustainable Development Initiatives
Green Initiatives in Private and Public Sector
Green Building Rating Systems (LEED, Green Globes, etc.)
Energy Star
Green Building, Low Impact Development, Cool Communities
Strategic Initiatives for Concrete in Sustainable Development
The Industry’s Role in Promoting Sustainable Development
Optimizing Recycled Content
Cementitious Materials
Recycled Materials as Aggregate
Alternatives to Potable Water
Fuels for Cement and Concrete Production
Innovative Materials and Methods for Recycling
Other Topics
Durability (Long Term, Natural Disasters, Terrorism, etc.)
Architectural and Exposed Concrete
Indoor Air Quality, Daylight and Views
Brownfield Redevelopment
With the focus on sustainable development the 2008 Concrete Technology Forum provided a venue for researchers, contractors and product manufacturers to inform the industry about state-of-the-art developments, new construction techniques and product formulations that optimize concrete performance.
NRMCA published a CD containing
76 papers and presentations presented at the 2008 Concrete
Technology Forum: Focus on Sustainable Development, May 20-22, 2008 in
Denver.
Purchase the 2008 Conference Proceedings
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