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22-07-2024

Sustainable alternative reinforcement technology

Verduurzamen met alternatieve wapeningstechnieken
Working with sustainable concrete? It’s possible. Concrete doesn’t necessarily have to be reinforced with conventional steel reinforcement; there are other forms of reinforcement.

The concrete industry faces the significant challenge of becoming more sustainable. An essential aspect of this is the smart application of concrete mix compositions, minimizing the use of (Portland) cement at its core. Additionally, the contribution of reinforcing steel to emissions cannot be ignored: estimates suggest that it accounts for approximately 21% of total CO2 emissions. There’s ample reason to pay more attention to this aspect as well.

In an article in Civiele Techniek, Jasper van Alphen, civil engineering specialist at ABT, shares how we approache sustainability using alternative reinforcement techniques and capitalizes on the opportunities for sustainability within concrete.

Want to read more? Check out the full article in Innovative Materials, 3-2024.