Low-Clinker Cements in Structural Concrete: Strength Development, Durability and Specification Barriers

Authors

  • Maria Munteanu-Rad Centre for Construction Materials, Bucegi Institute of Smart Infrastructure, Sinaia, Romania Author
  • Vaclav Prochazkova-B Centre for Construction Materials, Ceskomoravska Centre for Built Environment Research, Zdar, Czech Republic Author
  • Emanuel Bonnici Centre for Sustainable Construction, Mosta Institute of Smart Infrastructure, Mosta, Malta Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22661895

Keywords:

Low-Clinker Cements in Structural Concrete; Smart infrastructure; Evidence synthesis; Asset management; Structural health monitoring

Abstract

Low-Clinker Cements in Structural Concrete is an area of active development in smart and resilient infrastructure engineering,
with evidence that has accumulated unevenly across its component questions. We review the current evidence base for low-clinker
cements in structural concrete, spanning methodological, implementation, governance, and cost dimensions, focusing on where
practice has converged and where it continues to vary, and set out the practical considerations relevant to an agency considering
its adoption. We conclude that selective, context-specific use is best supported by the evidence currently available, rather than
uniform adoption or avoidance.

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2022-03-07