CMU & Carbon-Not All Concrete is the Same

There has been extensive discussion on how concrete can have an effect on carbon emissions, as well having healing effects. This presentation will specifically address how concrete masonry can produce positive results in terms of CO2 sequestration.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Learn the differences between dry-cast (CMU) and wet-cast (ready-mix/pre-precast) concrete and how these differences contribute to CMU assemblies having lower embodied carbon, and increased carbon sequestration rates.
• Discuss why concrete sequesters carbon dioxide by first looking at the larger geologic carbon cycle, then the cement production carbon cycle.
• Learn the comparison of the embodied carbon difference for several types of wall assemblies, and for CMU assemblies incorporating recent industry carbon sequestration test results.
• Learn several different strategies to lower the embodied carbon of dry-cast (CMU) structures at the design phase, cradle to gate stage, the use stage, and at the end of life (EOL).

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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This course is registered with: 2 Industry Association(s)