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Alternatives to concrete for road infrastructure

Concrete has been the only feasible groundworks option for highways contractors for many years, thanks to its durability, strength and cheap cost. 

However, despite the massive production and consumption of concrete around the globe, there has been a lot of speculation about the fact that it is a significant contributor to CO2 emissions.

Different types of waste materials and industrial by-products may be used in road construction as an alternative to standard materials, and many of them can result in significant amounts of savings in CO2 emissions.

Relevant for

  • Material sciences professional
  • Roads & road transportation engineer

Innovation sector

  • Civil & structural engineering

Web Resources

Alternative materials used for road construction

01-06-2020

Source: Constrofacilitator

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Seeking a cement alternative for infrastructure

01-09-2016

Source: Concrete Construction

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Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Traditional Concrete

01-07-2019

Source: Specify Concrete

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Is it the end of the road for asphalt and concrete?

01-09-2018

Source: IET

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IRC looks for alternatives to cement in road to reduce cost

01-02-2021

Source: TOI

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Meet the sustainable alternative to concrete

01-12-2019

Source: Highways Today

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Domain

Sustainable materials

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholders

Startup or entrepreneur

Solution provider

Industry

Cement

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