Abstract
This case-study paper tells the story of the development of a bespoke lime-pozzolan concrete for an innovative project application. In this paper, the results of laboratory testing are contextualised by the project-story that steered the research programme. This is an example of a collaborative endeavour to implement a novel low-carbon construction technology in the field.
Evolution of the design in parallel with laboratory testing resulted in the development and specification of a polished lime-pozzolan concrete floor incorporating site-won oolitic limestone aggregate. To the disappointment of the client and the design team, this innovative solution was abandoned at the point the contractor was appointed and changed to a proprietary polished metallic dry shake floor system. The project, a new build extension to a local authority secondary school, was completed in September 2013.
Evolution of the design in parallel with laboratory testing resulted in the development and specification of a polished lime-pozzolan concrete floor incorporating site-won oolitic limestone aggregate. To the disappointment of the client and the design team, this innovative solution was abandoned at the point the contractor was appointed and changed to a proprietary polished metallic dry shake floor system. The project, a new build extension to a local authority secondary school, was completed in September 2013.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 33-39 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Case Studies in Construction Materials |
Volume | 1 |
Early online date | 4 Feb 2014 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- Innovation
- Implementation
- Polished lime-pozzolan concrete
- case study
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Professor James A P Norman
- School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering - Professor of Sustainable Design
- Cabot Institute for the Environment
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