Center for Advanced Construction Materials (CACM) in collaboration with the University Transportation Center for Durable and Resilient Transportation Infrastructure (DuRe-Transp)

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Abstract

Concrete is an extensively used construction material worldwide. There are aspects that need to be considered when we aim to use concrete in sustainable construction. The presentation will discuss the need to consider aspects such as mechanical integrity, durability, carbon footprint and embodied energy in the assessment of the sustainability of a concrete mix. Further, the assessment should lead a decision-making framework that would enable the choice of the best mix for a project.  The use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Materials Passports in the planning of resources and comparison of materials would be introduced.

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Biosketch

Prof. Gettu is the V.S. Raju Chair Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Madras. He is the Immediate Past President and Fellow of RILEM, the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Structures and Systems, based in Paris; and Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering. He works closely with the industry to promote technology implementation, and has co-authored more than 500 publications in the areas of concrete technology, fibre and textile reinforced concretes, mechanical characterization and sustainability.