Project Information

Duration

September 2020 - May 2021

Role

Research Assistant

Institution

UC Berkeley

Category

Sustainable Infrastructure

Tags
Concrete Sustainability Materials Green Building

Overview

Researched alternative cement materials including fly ash, silica fume, and recycled aggregates to create sustainable concrete mixes that match or exceed traditional concrete performance while reducing CO2 emissions by 35%.

Detailed Description

Laboratory testing program evaluated mechanical properties, durability, and life-cycle assessment of various sustainable concrete formulations. The optimized mix has been adopted for three commercial building projects, preventing 500 tons of CO2 emissions.