Low-Carbon Cement Used in Nagoya Construction Project
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What happened
Takenaka utilized low-carbon ECM cement in grouts for precast concrete pile installation at a project in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture. This application, which covers grout placed around pile tips and along pile shafts, reduced material-related carbon dioxide emissions by about 60% compared with ordinary Portland cement.
From ibtimes.com
Why it matters
The use of ECM cement, which incorporates blast-furnace slag from steelmaking, provides a method to reduce the carbon footprint of construction materials. This application could influence industry practices regarding low-carbon building materials and material costs.
From ibtimes.com
Who's involved
- TakenakaUsed low-carbon ECM cement in the grouts for a construction project in Nagoya.