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Green concrete for sustainable construction

Karma Wangchuk, +2 more
- 25 Nov 2013 - 
- Vol. 02, Iss: 11, pp 142-146
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In this article, the authors describe a sustainable concrete capable for sustainable construction is characterized by application of industrial wastes to reduce consumption of natural resources and energy and pollution of the environment.
Abstract
There are many choices in regard to selection of ma terials in any type of constructions. Due to growin g interest in sustainable construction, engineers and architects are motivate d to choose the materials which are more sustainabl e. Green concrete capable for sustainable construction is characterized by applic ation of industrial wastes to reduce consumption of natural resources and energy and pollution of the environment. Replacement of ma terials over nominal concrete is what makes green cmore environmental friendly concrete. Marble sludge powder, quarry roc ks, crushed concrete and fly ashes are some of the materials used for making green concrete, a sustainable construction.

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