Assessment of Mechanical Properties and Durability of carbon mineralized concrete and nano-silica modified concrete
Assessment of Mechanical Properties and Durability of carbon mineralized concrete and nano-silica modified concrete
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Project Description
This study evaluated the performance of Carbon-Captured technology and nano silica concrete mixer, by comparing it to a conventional control mix using standardized ASTM testing procedures. Our work focuses on testing carbon concrete mixed to quantify strength and durability using MTS compression tests, including ASTM C666 Freeze–Thaw, C1202 RCPT, C1012 sulfate resistance, and C1876 bulk resistivity.
Key Finding
The experimental results showed that the incorporation of CO2 through Carbon-Captured Concrete findings confirm that CO2 mineralization and nano-silica admixtures can be implemented without negatively affecting the mechanical properties of the concrete.
Implications
The findings demonstrate that CO2 mineralization using Carbon-Captured technology offers a viable pathway for reducing embodied carbon in concrete production without compromising strength or durability. This supports the potential for large-scale adoption of carbon-captured concrete in public infrastructure, particularly within CDOT’s sustainability framework, contributing to statewide and national net-zero goals.ÌýÌý
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