Development of concrete with low environmental impact for the design of sustainable buildings

The proposed research aims to contribute to the sustainability of buildings based on the development of construction elements produced with concrete with low environmental impact. It is intended to study the use of pozzolans, originated from residues from the sugar and alcohol industry and the ceramic industry, as a partial substitute for Portland cement in concrete. Such use of pozzolanic waste reduces emissions of greenhouse gases responsible for global warming and thus can assist in the development of more sustainable buildings. It is intended to analyze such materials with tools such as Life Cycle Analysis and calculation of CO2 equivalent emissions providing subsidies for making design decisions. Thus, the present research proposal intends to collaborate for the use of concrete with low environmental impact, insofar as it intends to assist the design of constructions that respect the principles of sustainable development.

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