Monday 19 – Tuesday 20 September 2016
Gisbert Kapp Building, N123
University of Birmingham
Concrete is a high carbon-footprint material, emitting approximately 1 tonne of CO2 to the atmosphere per tonne of Portland cement produced.With greater concern about environmental impacts, the construction industry is being forced to find better ways to operate. Low-carbon materials seem to be a promising solution. Concrete with a lower carbon footprint may be achieved by replacing cement with alternative low-carbon binders or using recycled materials. Industrial waste is an example of a cement replacing material (CRM) that can be mixed with Portland cement to obtain “blended cement” which has a lower carbon-footprint and this also offers a solution for disposal of the waste.
The UK-Thailand Workshop on Low Carbon Concrete Workshop will discuss and promote the applications of low-carbon cement and concrete. It will seek to encourage more sustainable development and establish both joint research projects and business collaboration between UK and Thailand.
The main objectives of this workshop are:
• To exchange the knowledge about the development of modern low-carbon cement and concrete as well as advance techniques for studying its properties and characteristics.
• To disseminate recent research findings about low-carbon cement and concrete. These encompass their production, properties, mix designs, microstructural behaviours, and durability.
• To establish international research network between universities and industry organisations.The network shall be a good basis for future research collaboration and/or replication of R&D techniques in Thailand.
Speakers include:
Professor Ian Jefferson, Head of Education, School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK
Professor Tawich Pulngern, Deputy Dean, Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Dr. Raktipong Sahamitmongkol, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Ms Supakorn Moulikul, Siam City Cement Co. Ltd., Thailand
Dr Bill Price, President of Concrete Society West Midland, UK
Dr Ian Heritage, Vice-President of Concrete Society West Midlands, UK
Professor Ravindra Kumar Dhir OBE, University of Birmingham, UK
Dr Sakdirat Kaewunruen, University of Birmingham, UK
Dr Gurmel Ghataora, University of Birmingham, UK
Dr Samir Dirar, University of Birmingham, UK
Registration
Registration fee for external participants is £25. Please RSVP to Dr Sakdirat Kaewunruen.
Note: Registration is free for Concrete Society West Midlands Members up to 5 participants. Please contact bill.price@tarmac.com
Programme:
Day 1: Seminar
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Time
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Topic
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Room
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10.00-10.30
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Welcome Address
Professor Ian Jefferson, Head of Education, School of Engineering, University of Birmingham.
Discussion on Future MOU Collaboration
Professor Tawich Pulngern, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Engineering, KMUTT.
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N-123
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10.30-12.00
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Brief Introduction of The Project
Proposed Activities and Expected Outcomes
Dr Raktipong Sahamitmongkol
[15 Minutes]
Overview of Academic Research about Low-Carbon Cement & Concrete in Thailand
Dr Raktipong Sahamitmongkol
[45 Minutes]
Situation of Low-carbon Cement & Concrete in Thailand: Industrial Perspective
Miss Supakorn Moulikul
[30 Minutes]
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N-123
Session Chairman
Dr Sakdirat Kaewunruen
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12.00-13.30
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Lunch
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The Link
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13.30-15.30
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Concrete Innovation Presentations:
Minimizing Carbon Footprint of Concrete Construction
Professor Ravindra K Dhir OBE
[50 minutes]
Utilisation of Quarry Fines in Concrete
Dr Gurmel Ghataora
[20 minutes]
A Feasibility Study of Crumb Rubber Concrete for Railway Sleepers
Dr Sakdirat Kaewunruen
[20 minutes]
Performance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete
By Dr Samir Dirar
[20 minutes]
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N-123
Session Chairman
Dr Raktipong Sahamitmongkol
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15.30-17.00
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Afternoon Visit to the Museum
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Visit to Barber Museum,
University of Birmingham
Dr Sakdirat Kaewunruen
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Day 2: Workshop with Concrete Industry
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Time
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Topic
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Room
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10.00-11.30
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UK Experience on Low-Carbon Concrete
Concrete Society West Midlands
Dr Bill Price, President of Concrete Society West Midland
Dr Ian Heritage, Vice-President of Concrete Society West Midlands
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N-123
Session Chairman
Professor Ravindra K. Dhir
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11.30-12
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Concluding Session about the Operation Plan of the Project
Dr Raktipong Sahamitmongkol
[45 minutes]
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N-123
Session Chairman
Professor Ravindra K. Dhir
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