@CSHub_MIT

An interdisciplinary team of #MIT researchers working from the nanoscale up to reduce the energy footprint of the world’s most common #building material

 Cambridge, MA
cshub.mit.edu
Joined July 2013
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MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub retweeted
WisRMCA@WisRMCA16 Jul 2024
#Carbon capture, utilization & storage (CCUS) will play a key role in the decarbonization of the #cement industry. This @CSHub_MIT report explores how the industry can enable widespread industrial CCUS adoption. cshub.mit.edu/wp-content/upl…
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With extreme heat across much of the US in recent weeks, now is the time to think about what cities can do to mitigate the impact. @ClimateMIT shares strategies including green spaces & reflective pavements, both of which can reduce air temps. bit.ly/3LrGASe @CSHub_MIT

What can cities and towns do to lower extreme temperatures? | MIT Climate Portal

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MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub retweeted
WDET 101.9FM@wdet20 Jun 2024
The heat this week feels inescapable. But its worse in cities thanks to something called the 'Urban Heat Islands' effect. Hessam AzariJafari from @CSHub_MIT and Lawrence Sobson from @MichiganDNR join @SHDetroit for #CreatedEqual. #HeatIslands #TreeEquity
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The concrete paving industry is poised for significant advancements, driven by continuous innovation and technological development. Watch the @CSHub_MIT webinar to learn how pavement design optimizing and performance forecasting can be achieved. bit.ly/3WA6rh9
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Concrete Products@ConcreteProduct12 Sep 2023
Replying to @CSHub_MIT
@CSHub_MIT researchers will discuss how innovations in technology and plant operations can help #readymixedproducers improve driver recruitment, retention and productivity. Free webinar registration here : ow.ly/MaXj50PKnsL
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MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub retweeted
American Cement Association
@American_Cement26 Jul 2023
Replying to @CSHub_MIT @globeandmail
Great article @CSHub_MIT Concrete's cooler surface temperature is one of its vitally important benefits, especially during extended periods of record-breaking temperatures.
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CAF@ConcreteAdvFdn22 Jun 2023
With 2 potential hurricanes brewing in the Atlantic Ocean, it reminds us that we must put an emphasis on resilient construction. Check out the work taking place at @CSHub_MIT & @BuildStrength on resilient construction that withstands catastrophic weather.
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Joel Galassini@jgalassini25 May 2023
Had the pleasure of attending the Concrete Advancement Foundation meeting this week and learned about the research being done by the @CSHub_MIT. These students are #buildingabetterfuture with low carbon, resilient concrete. @CEMEX_USA is a proud supporter of the program.
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MIT CEE@MIT_CEE21 Mar 2023
A research project led by MIT Profs. Admir Masic and Vladimir Bulovic in collaboration with The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones will develop new materials characterization tools and technologies to assign unique identifiers to individual pearls. news.mit.edu/2023/exploring-…

Exploring the nanoworld of biogenic gems

MIT professors Admir Mašić and Vladimir Bulović are undertaking a research collaboration with DANAT, the Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones. Using the facilities at MIT.nano, the researchers...

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MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub retweeted
MIT School of Engineering@MITEngineering10 Mar 2023
Recent @MIT_CEE research on an unexpected ingredient and technique may shed light on how Roman concrete has lasted millennia. Read more at ow.ly/TWqJ50Ne8zA
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Jeremy Gregory@jeremyrgregory10 Mar 2023
Electrification of buildings is a priority, but it likely will not be practical in many instances. This solution of capturing CO2 from boilers and then using the CO2 to make concrete blocks is a good one that I hope expands to other areas. nytimes.com/interactive/2023…

A Huge City Polluter? Buildings. Here’s a Surprising Fix. (Published 2023)

Carbon capture might not work for all buildings. But some are giving it a try.

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Concrete Roads 2023@roads_concrete22 Feb 2023
New study by @CSHub_MIT show how important #concretepavemnts could be for carbon-neutral #roads #sustainability #construction news.mit.edu/2023/carbon-neu…

Study: Carbon-neutral pavements are possible by 2050, but rapid policy and industry action are...

Research from MIT's Concrete Sustainability Hub shows carbon-neutral pavements are possible by 2050. But stakeholders of all levels must get involved in decarbonizing pavements to reach climate goals.

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MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub retweeted
CRMCA@CRMCAConcrete30 Jan 2023
The use of #concrete made possible a vault that spans 125 ft & supports a 25,000-sf hanging garden at Château Haut‐Bailly Winery, France. The project won 1st place in Low-Rise Structures in @ConcreteACI’s 2022 Excellence in Concrete #Construction Awards. ow.ly/brSG50MCA6p
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CRMCA@CRMCAConcrete26 Jan 2023
Here are two important facts about #concrete: 1) It’s the most used material after water. 3) It’s not #cement! @CSHub_MIT explains cement vs. concrete—their differences and opportunities for sustainability. ow.ly/uKMI50MAz59

Explained: Cement vs. concrete — their differences, and opportunities for sustainability

There’s a lot the average person doesn’t know about concrete. It’s porous; it’s the world’s most-used material after water; and it’s not cement. MIT's Concrete Sustainability Hub describes the...

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MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub retweeted
concrete.@concreteperiod9 Nov 2022
Is waste glass the solution to improve the #sustainability of #concrete? @CSHub_MIT's latest research brief explores the possibility of using waste glass as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in concrete. bit.ly/3h4bl3t
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New this year, stop by the Research and Innovation Hub to learn about cutting-edge research/products from the @CPTechCenter, @CSHub_MIT, @nrmca, Pavement Technology, Inc., and Flores Automation & Machine Control (FAMC). Register here: 2022meeting.acpa.org/
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MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub retweeted
Hessam AzariJafari@hessam_aj2 Nov 2022
#Open-loop #glass #recycling into #concrete can be environmentally and economically beneficial. Read our collaborative work here:
MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub@CSHub_MIT2 Nov 2022
12M tons of #waste glass are produced in the #US annually. Just 33% of it is recycled for new glass production. In our new #research brief, @hessam_aj @ipekbensu and Yiwei Lyu discuss how waste glass can be put to use in #concrete to meet growing demands bit.ly/3h4bl3t
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MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub retweeted
MIT GradLink@MITGradStudents21 Oct 2022
#Congrats on the MIT News Feature, Katerina Boukin! A fourth-generation civil engineer, graduate student Katya Boukin researches the growing yet misunderstood threat of pluvial flooding, including flash floods. Read here: news.mit.edu/2022/understand… @CSHub_MIT @MIT_CEE
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MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub retweeted
Concrete Industry Management (CIM)@ConcreteDegree6 Jul 2022
We can help keep cities cooler in the summer AND mitigate climate change year-round by using “cool” pavements that reflect light and solar radiation (i.e., lighter-colored pavement, such as #concrete). @CSHub_MIT explains: ow.ly/ZibA50JtNzs
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MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub retweeted
TechXplore@TechXplore_com11 Jul 2022
Hurricane-resistant construction may be undervalued by billions of dollars annually @MIT doi.org/gqg3r9 techxplore.com/news/2022-07-…
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