Concrete Sustainability: A Future Perspective

Abstract

Concrete and cement are among the most widely used building materials worldwide. Concrete is a versatile material with strong potential as a sustainable material. The increased use of mineral additions to lower the clinker component is a feasible option. Adequate recycled material quality monitoring and mix designs enable a wide use of concrete recycled aggregates for the built environment. In addition, new performance-based durability tests that better simulate the real field exposure with the combined environmental actions will promote more resilient, durable, and sustainable reinforced concrete infrastructures.