Cement use innovations: necessary and possible
The quantities of materials, of energy for manufacture and transportation, and of investment capital necessary for the processing of cement and concrete are large at the present time and of serious concern in future perspective. Yet, the primary elements of which these materials are made are by far the most common to be found on the earth. The basic scientific knowledge is available that will permit spectacular progress in the manufacture and use of cement-based materials that could lessen the pressure on resources. However, the industries and trades concerned are largely geared toward volume consumption and craftsman-type techniques and organization, and research and development is predominantly made to serve the preservation of this system. In contrast, fundamental silicate research is mainly of academic value only. A realistic approach to increase the utility of cement and cement-based materials must accept a fast growth of volume consumption as a temporary necessity in developing countries, but must also find means to stimulate resource-saving innovation of silicate technology for use in the industrialized countries.
- Research Organization:
- Aalborg Portland, Denmark
- OSTI ID:
- 6554238
- Journal Information:
- Mater. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: Mater. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 1:2; ISSN MSOCD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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