Concrete mix and products including recycled porcelain

At present, DIN EN 197-1 does not define recycled fine aggregates (crushed sands) as main constituent of cement. Cements with ground crushed sand as main constituent are subject to an approval. Apart...

Background The cement industry actually is faced with daunting challenges which will continue in the years come. Cement consumption will increase further. Rising raw material costs and ever-stricter...

Sika, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, has developed a new recycling process for old concrete in which the recycled material is made available in higher quality than is the case with...

Introduction The sewer system is one of the most important elements of our built environment. It is the backbone of our health and contributes significantly to the performance of society. This is...

The cement industry and concrete manufacturers together are appealed for reducing the consumption of resources as well as the carbon emissions related to the production of cement. This paper examines...