MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub

Don't miss this Thursday's 11am ET webinar, "Accounting for Context-specific Carbon Uptake in Concrete Construction!" Register here: https://lnkd.in/eyryxQfJ Pranav Pradeep Kumar, Ph.D., E.I.T. and Hessam AzariJafari will discuss their work on the development of a probabilistic framework to account for regional context specific carbon uptake. Topics may include, among others: 💡 Why is it important to develop a probabilistic framework to systematically compute carbon uptake and capture associated uncertainty? 💡 How do key region-specific parameters influence carbon uptake? 💡 How does the information at different end-use levels help in limiting uncertainty? 💡 How can the carbon uptake of different end-use applications be standardized through reporting in EPDs? 💡 How is carbon uptake reported in EPDs beneficial to stakeholders? Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering #MIT #carbonuptake #CCUS #cement #concrete #EPD #carbonsequestration #carbon #sustainability

Electron-conducting concrete combines scalability and durability with energy storage and delivery capabilities, becoming a potential enabler of the renewable energy transition. In a new research brief by the MIT ec³ hub and MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub, we explore the mechanics and applications of this technology. Learn more about MIT ec³ hub: https://eccube.mit.edu/ Learn more about MIT CSHub: https://cshub.mit.edu/ Damian Stefaniuk, James Weaver, Admir Masic, Franz-Josef Ulm Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering, CONCRETE ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION, Portland Cement Association #conductiveconcrete #concrete #cement #renewable #energy #supercapacitor #EV #battery #sustainabiity #research #MIT #materialsscience

Tomorrow at 11am ET, don't miss Elizabeth Moore and Beth Unger, Ph.D. as they cover how innovations in technology and operations could change concrete delivery professional recruitment, retention, and productivity. Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/e3vJSseN The CSHub analyzed this challenge through a first-of-its-kind national survey of driver challenges, cost simulation models of concrete operations, and statistical analysis of over 30,000 deliveries. The webinar will cover findings from these, including the importance of driver scheduling, management-to-driver engagement, and reducing the physical challenges of the job. Novel solutions will be discussed, including using new digital systems and even games to increase driver engagement, equipment automation, and even augmented reality. Analytical results suggest that increases in hiring costs, including implementing new solutions, are far outweighed by reductions in lost sales (due to lack of drivers). Furthermore, finding only 12 minutes of lost time per load could eliminate the driver shortage for many firms. CONCRETE ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association

We celebrated the formation of the ec³ hub at yesterday's inauguration ceremony, which brought executives and academics from around the world to MIT campus. We thank everyone who joined us for our presentations and poster/tech demo reception for creating a lively discussion around how multifunctional concrete can enable next-generation sustainability. We offer a special thanks to the Aizawa Concrete Corporation, who makes our international research collaboration possible. Learn more about the MIT ec³ hub: https://eccube.mit.edu/ Franz-Josef Ulm, Admir Masic, Hessam AzariJafari, Ali Jadbabaie, YOSHIHIRO AIZAWA JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization , Consulate General of Japan in Boston, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT Industrial Liaison Program, MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering, MIT Department of Architecture, MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub, MIT Building Technology Program, Toyota Research Institute, Sumitomo Chemical, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mongolyn Alt MAK, Jandris Block, TITAN Cement Group, Concrete Supply Company, CONCRETE ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION, Bouygues Construction, Winnovation #MIT #conductiveconcrete #concrete #cement #sustainability #renewable #energytransition #solar #wind #supercapacitor #EV #conference #symposium #Japan

On September 26 at 11am EST, join Pranav Pradeep Kumar, Ph.D., E.I.T. and Hessam AzariJafari for a free webinar on "Accounting for Context-specific Carbon Uptake in Concrete Construction!" Register here: https://lnkd.in/eyryxQfJ They will discuss their work on the development of a probabilistic framework to account for regional context specific carbon uptake. Topics may include, among others: 💡 Why is it important to develop a probabilistic framework to systematically compute carbon uptake and capture associated uncertainty? 💡 How do key region-specific parameters influence carbon uptake? 💡 How does the information at different end-use levels help in limiting uncertainty? 💡 How can the carbon uptake of different end-use applications be standardized through reporting in EPDs? 💡 How is carbon uptake reported in EPDs beneficial to stakeholders? #MIT #carbonuptake #CCUS #cement #concrete #EPD #carbonsequestration #carbon #sustainability

Randolph Kirchain presented at the FICEM Presidents' Forum in Cartagena, Colombia on August 23rd. Dr. Kirchain presented "The Critical Role of Concrete in Decarbonizing the Built Environment" at the event, which brings together cement leaders to address key issues in the Latin American and global context. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQfvGm5t #MIT #LatinAmerica #Colombia #cement #concrete #sustainability #builtenvironment

MIT students in Courses 1 and 3, don't miss the chance to register for the new special subject "Sustainability of Materials in the Built Environment!" Taught by Admir Masic, Hessam AzariJafari, and Stephen Rudolph, the course delves into the sustainability of materials used in construction, emphasizing the environmental impact and innovative uses of materials in the built environment. There will be ample opportunity to get hands-on in the lab to explore the many aspects of materials sustainability. The course number is 1.S992 for undergrads and 1.S981 for grads. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/et3QxkHT MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering, MIT Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT EC³ Hub #MIT #course #sustainability #builtenvironment #materialsscience #concrete #cement #steel

🌎 I am thrilled to attend and deliver presentations at the 13th International Conference on Concrete Pavements in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US hosted by International Society for Concrete Pavements. At the #13thICCP, I shared my research at MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub and the University of Pittsburgh on three key topics that are pivotal for the future of concrete pavements: 💡Artificial Neural Networks for Mechanistic-Empirical Concrete Pavement Design: An Efficient Development Approach: ➡ Leveraging AI 👩💻 to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of modern pavement design processes. 💡 Development of a Multiple-Objective Optimization Framework for Decarbonizing Concrete Pavement’s Life Cycle: ➡ Introducing a novel approach to minimize the carbon footprint of concrete pavements 🛣 through optimized design. 💡Lifecycle Assessment and Sensitivity Analysis of Roller Compacted Concrete, Jointed Plain Concrete, and Hot Mix Asphalt Pavements: ➡Analyzing the environmental impacts 🌎 of different pavement types to guide more sustainable choices. 😀 These discussions are vital as we move toward sustainable infrastructure solutions. Grateful for the engagement and insightful discussions with fellow experts in the field! #ConcretePavements #Sustainability #Optimization #LifecycleAssessment #ArtificialIntelligence #CivilEngineering #Conference

Don't miss the MIT CSHub at #ClimateWeekNYC! Randolph Kirchain will join the Climate Resolve panel "Cool Surfaces: Global Cooling Co-benefits" (part of the "Enlisting Sunlight in the Fight Against Climate Change" series) on September 23rd at 4pm at the Latham & Watkins headquarters (1271 Avenue of the Americas, 10020, New York, New York). Other participants include moderator Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio (United Nations Foundation), Ronnen Levinson* (Berkeley Lab), Federico Rossi (Università degli Studi di Perugia), Frank Klink (Climate Resolve's Shine On Initiative). Register for the free panel: https://lnkd.in/ex8VjPd3 Learn more about Climate Week NYC: https://lnkd.in/dEBDih7 *Alongside Hessam AzariJafari and Andrew Laurent, Dr. Levinson co-authored the 2022 op-ed in The Hill, "Extreme heat kills inequitably: Reflective pavements can help, but city action is required." Read the piece: https://lnkd.in/egVbHfha CONCRETE ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION, Portland Cement Association, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, American Concrete Pavement Association, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT Materials Research Laboratory

Congratulations to Franz-Josef Ulm for receiving MIT's Class of 1922 Professorship. Prof. Ulm also serves as co-director of the MIT EC³ Hub, a new research consortium investigating and implementing multifunctional cement-based materials (including concrete supercapacitors, a potential solution for renewable energy storage at scale). We would invite you to view their LinkedIn page and website: https://eccube.mit.edu/ Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering