On the strategies to improve the eco-efficiency of self-compacting concrete using industrial waste: An analytical review

This review article assesses the origin and mitigation routes for the environmental impacts of self-compacting concretes (SCC), analyzing existing dosing methodologies and comparing the incorporation of different resi-dues. SCC is one of the most harmful concrete mixtures to the environment due to the higher contents of cement and chemical admixtures. Comparing the eco-efficiency of SCC based on mechanical performance showed that small changes in materials can modify the fluidity and strength and, consequently, the eco-efficiency of the mixture. Thus, incorporating residues can increase the eco-efficiency of SCCs since an efficient dosing meth-odology is used.

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This review article assesses the environmental impacts of self-compacting concretes (SCC) and analyzes existing dosing methodologies and the incorporation of different residues. The study finds that the eco-efficiency of SCC can be improved by using an efficient dosing methodology and incorporating residues.