Material efficiency. Optimising performance with low waste design solutions in concrete
Publication Year
2010
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Describes the material resources and waste issues of using concrete at different stages of its manufacture, design and construction. It provides guidance to designers and specifiers on optimising the performance, and highlights the benefits of fair-faced concrete solutions.
Document History
Superseded by: Material efficiency: design guidance for doing more with less, using concrete and masonry (TCC, 2016). Ref. TCC/04/14. First published 2010, updated 2016.
Publisher Information
The Concrete Centre
The Concrete Centre is the central development organisation for the UK concrete sector and provides material, design and construction guidance. Their aim is to enable all those involved in the design, use and performance of concrete to realise the potential of the material. Funded by 15 major cement and concrete organisations, the Concrete Centre works alongside the British Cement Association, The Concrete Society, and the ready mix and precast concrete industries to ensure an integrated approach from the concrete sector to technical support, research, education, training and information services. The Reinforced Concrete Council and the Ready Mixed Concrete Bureau are now part of The Concrete Centre.
1st Floor
297 Euston Road
London
TCC
UK
Website: www.concretecentre.com
Email: info@concretecentre.com
Tel: 020 7963 8000
