Characterization of the properties and performance of concrete masonry units produced using carbonation curing as an alternative to steam curing
Application Id: | 401493-2010 | ||
Competition Year: | 2010 | Fiscal Year: | 2010-2011 |
Project Lead Name: | Forgeron, Dean | Institution: | Dalhousie University |
Department: | Civil and Resource Engineering | Province: | Nova Scotia |
Award Amount: | $25,000 | Installment: | 1 - 1 |
Program: | Engage Grants Program | Selection Committee: | Atlantic Internal Decision Committee |
Research Subject: | Civil engineering | Area of Application: | Materials performance |
Co-Researchers: | No Co-Researcher | Partners: |
Carbon Sense Solutions Inc. |
Carbon Sense Solutions (CSS) is a Halifax-based company specializing in Carbon Capture and Storage
Technologies that has developed a technology which captures carbon dioxide emissions from industrial
sources and incorporates them into the production process of dry cast concrete products. The unique CO2
accelerated concrete curing process is intended to replace heat and steam curing for dry precast products. This
process permanently locks away (sequesters) CO2 emissions in concrete resulting in substantial economic,
environmental and product benefits.
This proposed project is intended to engage CSS into research at Dalhousie University focused on assessing
and comparing the performance of concrete masonry units (CMU's) made using conventional concrete curing
and the C02 accelerated curing process developed by CSS. The intent is to study in detail the carbonation
process that occurs in an industrial setting in order to help optimize the process as well as help forecast
potential future applications for the technology. The research will focus on the standardized testing procedures
and other testing techniques to study the extent of carbonation and the microstructure characteristics to
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