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Comparison of embodied carbon in concrete structural systems
Publication Year
2021
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Using the right structural system in the design process could significantly reduce embodied carbon in concrete framed buildings. Explores recent research, and looks at various considerations: carbon factors, slab type, loading, grid size, depth, foundations, benefits and comparisons.
Document History
Published: November 2021, updated February 2022. Published by The Concrete Centre, part of the Mineral Products Association.
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.
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