Concrete Publications Articles and technical documents to assist homeowners, architects and construction professionals with the next building project... with concrete.
The Ultimate Performance Home Concrete takes center stage in the ultimate performance home which demonstrates how today's products and building methods can make life safer, more comfortable, and more enjoyable. The science of optimum performance homes is about building structures that use less energy, are quieter and more comfortable, have fewer problems with material degradation, provide clean air and water, and do less damage to the environment.
 The Ultimate Performance Home
The State of Sustainability: California's Green Building Action Plan At the direction of Governor Schwarzenegger,ÊCalifornia is leading by example on energy efficiency and conservation, sustainability, green building and green purchasing practices. Through Executive Order S-20-04, known as the "Green Building Initiative," and the accompanying Green Building Action Plan, the governor calls for public buildings to be 20 percent more energy efficient by 2015 and encourages the private sector to do the same. In addition, the Governor created the Green Action Team to implement sustainable building practices and energy efficiency efforts statewide.
State Of Sustainability
Fly Ash, A Tool For The Concrete Designers Belt The added workability that higher than typical volumes of fly ash (20%-35%) impart in a concrete mix design allows the designer to increase the total coarse aggregate content of a mix while at the same time decreasing the fine aggregate content. This in turn reduces the water requirement due to a decrease in aggregate surface area.
Fly Ash Article Fly Ash Technical Bulletin
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