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CarbonCure Ready Mix Technology Case Studies

This paper examines data provided by a ready mix producer partner who installed the CarbonCure Technology and used the system to produce concrete with an optimized dosage of CO₂. 45,000 cubic yards of concrete were produced over an 8 month period using a 5% binder reduction in conjunction with an optimized dose of CO₂. The estimated cement savings exceeded 450 tonnes and more than 400 tonnes of CO₂ emissions were avoided. The use of the technology did not impact the producer’s cycle time; all operations continued as normal throughout this assessment.

Impact of CO₂ Utilization in Fresh Concrete on Corrosion

This document explains the difference between early carbonation and atmospheric carbonation, and how early carbonation has a benign impact on steel corrosion. A detailed description of why early carbonation does not increase the risk of steel corrosion is included.

Types of Concrete Carbonation

Concrete can be subjected to two distinct types of carbonation, weathering carbonation and early age carbonation. The CarbonCure Technology uses early age carbonation to sequester CO₂ into concrete. The document explores both types of carbonation in more detail.

CarbonCure Durability Assessment Report

This technical note reviews the conclusion that concrete treated with CO₂ had fresh state properties consistent with the desired performance. The required workability and air content was achieved. The surface resistivity, bulk resistivity and RCPT indicated that the two batches had comparable permeability. Corrosion measurements indicated corrosion had not started in either sample and pore solution pH was unaltered by the CO₂ treatment. Flexural strength increased 6%.

CarbonCure’s Contribution to LEED Credits

The breakdown on how CarbonCure contributes to the ability to earn points toward the LEED v4.1 Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction and Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations credits.

CarbonCure Masonry Specification Insert

Recommended specification language for incorporating concrete masonry units that have undergone in-situ carbon dioxide (CO₂) mineralization using the CarbonCure Technology into concrete masonry specifications and/or procurement policies.

CarbonCure Ready Mix Specification Language

Recommended specification language for incorporating concrete that has undergone in-situ carbon dioxide (CO₂) mineralization using CarbonCure's technology into ready mix concrete specifications and/or procurement policies.

Introduction to CarbonCure for Masonry Producers

An explanation of how CarbonCure enables concrete masonry producers to enhance their brand, appeal to the green building market and reduce emissions all at once.

Introduction to CarbonCure for Ready Mix Producers

A breakdown of how CarbonCure's technology works, and the value it brings to concrete producers and the construction industry.

Specification Considerations for Engineers

Structural engineers play a vital role in reducing embodied CO₂ by adopting concrete specification best practices, which are contained in this brochure.

Irving Materials, Inc.

On a mission to reduce the carbon footprint of its concrete, Irving Materials, Inc. (imi) added CarbonCure to 60 plants while growing its business. This case study describes their journey.