
Conference Program

The 2011 International Concrete Sustainability Conference general and technical sessions will provide learning and networking opportunities on the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing research, tools and solutions for sustainable concrete construction.
Tentative Schedule*
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2011 International Concrete Sustainability Conference |
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| August 8 | Hyatt Regency Cambridge |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Registration Desk Open |
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Opening Reception |
| August 9 | Hyatt Regency Cambridge |
| 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | Registration Desk Open |
| 7:00 am – 8:15 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 am – 10:00 am | G1 General Session |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Break |
| 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | T1A, T1B, and T1C Technical Sessions |
| 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm | LUNCH |
| 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | T2A, T2B, and T2C Technical Sessions |
| 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Break |
| 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | T3A, T3B, and T3C Technical Sessions |
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Reception |
| August 10 | Hyatt Regency Cambridge |
| 6:30 am – 7:00 pm | Registration Desk Open |
| 7:00 am – 8:15 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 am – 10:00 am | T4A, T4B, and T4C Technical Sessions |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Break |
| 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | T5A, T5B, and T5C Technical Sessions |
| 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm | LUNCH |
| 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | T6A, T6B, and T6C Technical Sessions |
| 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Break |
| 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | T7A, T7B, and T7C Technical Sessions |
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Reception |
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MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub Industry Day |
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| August 11 | MIT Campus |
| 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | General Session |
| 12:00 am – 1:15 am | Lunch |
| 1:30 am – 3:00 pm | Breakout Sessions |
Accepted Abstracts*
| Authors | Title |
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Abdo, F. |
FHWA Sustainable Highways Self Evaluation Tool: Concrete Pavement Contributions and Suggestions for Further Enhancement |
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Ahlstrom, G., Van Dam, T. and Smith, K. |
The FHWA Sustainable Pavements Program |
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Anderson, E. |
Use Sustainable Concrete with Increased SCM Content while Shortening Curing Time with Advanced Heat Control for Hydronic Cured Concrete Directed by Laboratory Established Maturity Curves |
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Ashley, E. |
Life Cycle Assessment in the Codes and Standards of Today and Tomorrow |
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Bayne, C. |
Energy Management and Corporate Sustainability - The Practical Approach |
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Bhattacharjee, B. |
A Sustainability Performance Index for Concrete |
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Buffenbarger, J. and Miltenberger, M. |
Achieving Differential Durability and Extended Service Life with Blended Cements |
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Bühler, E. |
Recovered Mineral Component's Impact on Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Concrete and Providing Material Resilience - Furthering Sustainability Through Long-Term Durability |
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Bury, M. and Ryan, R. |
Sustainable Concrete Practices: Using a Hydration-Controlling Admixture to Improve Your Economic and Environmental Position |
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Chen, W. |
Service Life Design Guidelines for Underground Facilities |
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Colangelo, F., Cioffi, R. and Santoro, L. |
Use of CKD and Wastewater Sludge in the Manufacture of Artificial Aggregates |
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Constantino, C. and Bury, M. |
The Sum of the Parts Equals Sustainability |
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Cost, T. |
Concrete Sustainability Versus Constructability - Closing the Gap |
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Demich, G. |
Sustainability Rating Systems - Why Bragging Rights Aren't Enough |
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Donovan, M. |
The Tenant Avenue Bridge, Built with Enivironmtentally Friendly Concrete |
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Drimalas, T., Kruse, K., Bentivegna, A., Folliard, K., Brown D. and Sandberg, P. |
Effect of In-Boiler Additions to Coal Combustion on Composition, Compressive Strength Development and Durability of Resulting Combustion Products |
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Durschlag, H., Norford, L., Goerger, B. and Yang, E. |
The Effect of Wall Construction Materials on the Air Leakage of Single-Family Houses. |
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Estrada, H. and Lee, L. |
Comparative Analysis of the Embodied Energy and Carbon Footprint of Concrete and Other Construction Materials |
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Farrington, S.A. and Luciano, J.J. |
Use of Limestone Fillers in Portland Cement Binders: A Study of the Potential for Thaumasite Sulfate Attack |
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Fidjestol, P. |
Improving Sustainability of Concrete Construction – The Role of High Strength Concrete |
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Frank, D. |
Update on the PCI Sustainable Plant Program for Precast Concrete Plants |
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Ghosh, I. |
Potential Climate Change Impacts on CSO Infrastructure: Grey vs. Green Approach |
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Gómez Gutiérrez, M. |
Pervious Concrete Pavement: Building a Sustainable Mexico City |
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Grove, J., Vanikar, S. and Tayabji, S. |
Concrete Pavement Sustainability-Current Success and Future Opportunities |
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Hair, L. |
Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management |
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Hannah C. Schell, Jana Konecny |
Performance Based Concrete in Ontario |
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Haselbach, L. |
Metrics and Decision Processes for Assessing Low Impact Development (LID) BMP Performance to the Maximum Extent Feasible in a Highway Setting |
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Haselbach, L., Boyer, M. , Kevern, J. and Schaefer, V. |
How a Pervious Concrete System with a Low Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) May Aid in Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect |
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Hedayatnasab, A. and Limbachiya, M. |
A Study Showing The Influence of Differing Percentage of Coarse RCA Containing Gypsum on Properties of Concrete |
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Henkensiefken, R.and Donovan, J.M. |
Sustainable Concrete Design in the Green Revolution: A Producer’s Perspective |
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Hsu, L., Love, A., Norford, L. and Ochsendorf, J. |
From Cradle to Grave: Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Benchmarking of Buildings |
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Hu, J. |
Feasibility Study of Using Recycled-Concrete Fine Aggregate in Self Consolidation Concrete |
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Ingerson, D. |
Biodiversity at Ready Mix Concrete Plants |
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Jeknavorian, A. |
Chemical Admixtures of the Future: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Concrete Production, Placement, and Service Life |
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Justice, K. |
EPA's Pourous Pavement Research Center in Edison, N.J. |
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Koehler, E. and Groh, D. |
Role of Process Control in Improving the Sustainability of Concrete Production |
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Kuebler, T. |
Legislating and Building a Sustainable Roadway Infrastructure |
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Lane, B. |
Sustainable Pavement Design and Construction Practices in Ontario, Canada |
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Lemay, L. |
Measuring Sustainable Concrete Production Practices |
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Lepech, M. , Geiker, M. and Stang, H. |
Design of Sustainable Reinforced Concrete Infrastructure Using Probabilistic Life Cycle Assessment and Durability Methods |
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Littlewood, D., Radlinska, A. and Welker, A. |
Forensic Analysis of Aged Pervious Concrete Pavement |
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Love, A. and Norford, L. |
Thermal Performance of Concrete Facades |
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Mahgoub, M. and Bassiouny, M. |
Obtaining High Strength Concrete Using Recycled Aggregate Concrete by Matching Its Gradation with Normal Aggregate Concrete Power Gradation Curve |
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Martin, J.R. |
Full Depth Reclamation with Cement – A Sustainable Solution to Reconstructing Failed Asphalt Roads |
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Morohashi, N. and Sakurada, T. |
Bond Splitting Strength of High-Fluidity Recycled Aggregate Concrete Beams with Medium Quality Recycled Coarse Aggregate in Japanese Industrial Standard |
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Morrical, S., Laker, T. and Descheneaux, B. |
The Evaluation and Selection of Natural Supplementary Cementitious Materials for Blended Cements. |
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Obla, K. |
Making Concrete with a Lower Environmental Footprint |
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Obla, K. |
Role of Performance Based Specifications in Sustainable Development |
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Offenberg, M. |
Laboratory Evaluation of Coal Combustion By-Products on Raveling Potential of Pervius Concrete |
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Patrick, B., Tia, M. and Shoucair, J. |
Mechanical Behavior of Concrete Made from Marginal Aggregates |
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Pirozzi, M. |
The Use of Sustainable, High-Performance Concrete in New York City |
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Sayed, A. E. and Mohamed, R. A. S. |
Recycling of Crushed Demolished Concrete in Structures |
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Shao, Y. and Monkman, S. |
Performance of Slag-Cement Concrete Subject to Early Carbonation Curing |
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Smartz, B., Laker, T. and Van Dam, T. |
Uus of Performance Based Portland Limestone Cements (ASTM C1157) in Colorado and Utah: Laboratory Durability Testing and Case Studies |
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Stone, G., Patterson, J. and Clodic, L. |
Durability of Ternary Cementitious Blends Containing Precipitated Calcium Carbonates Manufactured from Sequestered CO2 |
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Szecsy, R. |
When Worlds Collide: Project Specifications vs. Sustainable Initiatives |
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Tennis P. and Melander, J. |
Hydraulic Cement Specifications: Enhancing Concrete Sustainability |
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Tuladhar, R., Smith, M., Raj Pandey, G. and Joyce, P. |
Use of Pitchstone Fine as a Partial Replacement of Portland Cement for Sustainable Concrete |
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Tyson, S., Tayabji, S. and D. Merritt |
Precast Prestressed Concrete Pavements for Long-Life, Low-Cost, and Sustainable Pavement Rehabilitation |
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Vancura, M., MacDonald, K. and Khazanovich, L. |
From Surface to Microstructure: Investigating the Causes of In-Service Pervious Concrete Raveling Distresses |
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Van Dam, T., Meijer, J., Ram, P., Smith, K.and Belcher, J. |
Consideration of Economic and Environmental Factors Over the Concrete Pavement Life Cycle – A Michigan Study |
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Verian, K., Jain, J., Whiting, N. and Olek, J. |
Mechanical and Durability Properties of Concretes Made with Different Levels of Recycled Concrete as Coarse Aggregates |
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Vestergaard Nielsen, C. |
Recycled Concrete Aggregates for Use in New Concrete – European Experiences |
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Yurdakul, E., Taylor, P., Ceylan, H. and Bektas, F. |
Minimizing Cementitious Content for Performance and Sustainability in Rigid Pavements |
*Subject to change at any time. Speakers and presentation topics listed here have been accepted for the conference. However, there may be changes to speakers and presentation titles.
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