17 - 19 November | Fiera di Rimini

Calcestruzzo sostenibile: la strada verso la riduzione delle emissioni e la massimizzazione della sicurezza sismica

Wed 18 Nov | 17:30 - 18:00

Sustainable concrete reduces CO2 emissions through environmentally friendly cements, recycled aggregates and innovative additives, while improving seismic safety through increased ductility, optimised strength and increased energy dissipation capacity during earthquakes. Emission reduction strategies are based on alternative cements, recycled aggregates, CO2 capture, mix optimization, maximization of seismic safety, use of structural fibers (steel or polymers), controlled strength and prolonged durability. There are many strategies, but the ultimate goal is only one: to ensure safety during a seismic event while offering environmental improvements. Is it an impossible challenge?