CONCRETE

[:ru]Отикер Д.[:en]Oetiker, D.[:] [:ru]магистр наук, Швейцарская высшая техническая школа Цюриха (ETH), компания Sika Technology AG, Цюрих, Швейцария[:en]Master of Science, ETH Zurich, Sika Technology AG, Zurich, Switzerland[:]

Alitinform №1 (33) 2014 г. 84-91 p.

Abstract

This paper examines how polycarboxylate ether (PCE) polymers based products influence the environmental footprint of concrete at different stages of the production process. The effects of PCE polymers on concrete mix design and cement grinding are analysed. In order to compare different options regarding their environmental footprint, life cycle assessment techniques are used to assess the impacts associated with the use of PCE polymers.

Key words:

polycarboxylate ether polymers; concrete; life cycle assessment; environmental footprint