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Which certifications are associated with sustainable construction?
Which certifications are associated with sustainable construction?
- OSHA
- BREEAM (correct)
- EPA
- LEED (correct)
What is the primary cause of emissions in steel production?
What is the primary cause of emissions in steel production?
- Electricity usage in factories
- Extraction and processing of iron ore (correct)
- Use of recycled steel
- Transportation of materials
What role does calcium hydroxide play in the hydration of cement?
What role does calcium hydroxide play in the hydration of cement?
- Decreases the pH of concrete
- Forms a passivation layer for steel protection (correct)
- Acts as a binding agent for bricks
- Increases the weight of concrete
What percentage of carbon emissions is attributed to building and construction?
What percentage of carbon emissions is attributed to building and construction?
Which materials are used in the making of geopolymer concrete?
Which materials are used in the making of geopolymer concrete?
What percentage of carbon emissions is attributed to construction materials?
What percentage of carbon emissions is attributed to construction materials?
Which material is NOT one of the top five most used materials in construction?
Which material is NOT one of the top five most used materials in construction?
What are phase-change materials (PCMs) used for in sustainable construction?
What are phase-change materials (PCMs) used for in sustainable construction?
What is a key strategy employed in the green transition for construction materials?
What is a key strategy employed in the green transition for construction materials?
How does cross-laminated timber contribute to CO2 sequestration?
How does cross-laminated timber contribute to CO2 sequestration?
What are the primary benefits of cross-laminated timber in sustainable construction?
What are the primary benefits of cross-laminated timber in sustainable construction?
What is self-healing concrete primarily composed of?
What is self-healing concrete primarily composed of?
What defines modular construction's contribution to sustainability?
What defines modular construction's contribution to sustainability?
Which factor does NOT affect the durability of concrete?
Which factor does NOT affect the durability of concrete?
What are supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) used for?
What are supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) used for?
What is a notable advantage of concrete as a construction material?
What is a notable advantage of concrete as a construction material?
Study Notes
Construction Material Sustainability
- Building and construction contribute to 40% of global carbon emissions.
- Top 5 most used construction materials: Aluminum, fiberglass, insulation, steel, and glass.
- The green transition in construction focuses on using sustainable materials and practices for environmental sustainability.
Green Transition Strategies
- Energy-efficient building designs: Maximize natural light and reduce energy consumption.
- Low-carbon materials: Utilize materials with lower carbon footprints like cross-laminated timber.
- Innovative technologies: Implement phase-change materials and self-healing concrete.
Innovative Sustainable Materials
- Cross-laminated timber (CLT): A renewable resource that sequesters CO2 during growth.
- Geopolymer concrete: Made from industrial waste like fly ash and slag.
- Self-healing concrete: Uses bacteria or microcapsules to repair cracks.
- Carbon-cured concrete: See below.
Concrete and CO2 Emissions
- Cement production generates significant CO2 emissions due to limestone decarbonization.
- Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) partially replace cement, reducing emissions.
- Traditional SCMs include coal fly ash, silica fume, and slag cements.
- Modern SCMs include calcined clays, various wastes, and mine tailings.
Concrete Durability
- Factors influencing concrete durability: Exposure class, degradation mechanisms, transport mechanisms, pore structure, volume, and permeability.
- Policies like Bygningreg and EPBD, and certifications like BREEAM and LEED promote sustainable construction practices.
Steel Production and Corrosion
- Steel production's main contributor to emissions is iron ore extraction and processing.
- Calcium hydroxide, formed during cement hydration, creates a high pH that protects steel from corrosion.
- Carbonation reduces pH, leading to steel corrosion.
Green Concrete Alternatives
- Geopolymer concrete and carbon-cured concrete are two types of green concrete.
- Phase-change materials (PCMs) absorb and release heat, improving energy efficiency.
Innovative Building Methods
- Modular construction emphasizes prefabrication and assembly, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
- 3D-printed concrete offers advantages like reduced labor, waste, time, and enhanced design possibilities.
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Explore the importance of sustainable practices in the construction industry and their role in reducing carbon emissions. This quiz covers innovative materials like cross-laminated timber and geopolymer concrete, as well as strategies for energy-efficient building designs. Test your knowledge on how green transition strategies can lead to a more sustainable future in construction.
