Design for Durability
	Name: Design for Durability File: Hooton 05-18-16.pdf Size(MB): 2.25MB Extension: PDF Event: 2016 ICSC - WASHINGTON DC Speaker Name: Hooton, R.D. Managed by: sdickens Date Uploaded: June 21, 2016; 11:54 am Download Count: 361 Downloads This Month: 361 Your Geographic Information: Country: United States State/Region: City: Zip Code: Area Code: 0 Your IP: 3.226.251.205 Description: There are many ways to reduce the initial carbon footprint of concrete including reduction in its Portland cement clinker content by methods including: (a) optimization of total aggregate gradations, (b) use of water-reducing admixtures, (c) intergrinding clinker with limestone, and (d) use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). However, the most effective way to improve the life-cycle sustainability of concrete structures is by making them last longer through design for durability, and by minimization of construction defects. In almost every case, durable concretes will include many of the above listed approaches, but from a design approach, the emphasis needs to be on durability. Durability design includes more than the selection of concrete materials and mix proportions. It also requires that construction detailing, temperature control, adequate compaction, protection of fresh concrete, and curing be detailed in the specification and that inspection and testing be carried out to ensure that the specifications are being followed.