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Boral co-funds two-year project developing low-carbon concrete

Posted 06-08-2020
Category Research

Experts and engineers from Boral, Southern Highland Concrete Construction and UTS are taking part in a new two-year manufacturing research project. The project aims to overcome the current technological barriers of low-carbon concrete manufacturing and accelerate the development of Boral’s lower carbon ENVISIA® concrete

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ACAA Podcast

Posted 05-08-2020
Category News

Our US based sister Association, the American Coal Ash Association Executive Director Thomas Adams was featured recently on the “Let’s Be Civil” engineering podcast.  Prior, Tom was employed by the American Concrete Institute and has spent over 30 years in the ready mixed concrete industry.  Tom provides an insighht into coal combustion product benefication journey partnership programs with US EPA (C2P2) and uses in the US, but more importantly the future harvesting opportunities for CCPs and role in the circular economy. 40 min duration.

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SmartCrete CRC Project Progression

Posted 24-07-2020
Category Research

Following the award of $21m in grant funding from the Federal Government, SmartCrete CRC Ltd has been Incorporated and is on track to be operational in September this year!

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Indigenous community general store built from high-volume fly ash

Posted 15-07-2020
Category News

The U PANEL walls contain a modular locking wall system that eliminates the need for cement, sand, lime mortar, screws, nails, or bolts to join the modules. The innovative product reduces build time by 75% compared to bricklaying; providing the Amata community with a cost-effective, easily installed and low-maintenance store.

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Fly Ash and Recycled Materials Construct Central Coast Road

Posted 09-07-2020
Category News

A big win for the Central Coast and construction industry in driving Australia’s future towards a sustainable and circular economy.

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ADAA Participates in New Research Hub Tackling Waste Crisis

Posted 02-07-2020
Category News

RMIT University is leading a new major Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Hub. The hub will address the landfill waste crisis in Australia and focus on transforming reclaimed waste into new materials for use in the construction and manufacturing sectors.

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The World of Coal Ash

Posted 01-07-2020
Category Events

The American Coal Ash Association has annouced the dates for WOCA 2021!

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$50 million magnesium project approved in Vic

Posted 18-06-2020
Category News

The world’s first project to create magnesium out of brown coal fly ash has received the tick of approval in Hazelwood, Victoria.

Latrobe City Council granted Latrobe Magnesium with the $50 million investment to the region.

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Vietnam adopts the circular economy in green manufacturing

Posted 05-06-2020
Category News

 

 Using state-of-the-art technology, the team addresses the challenges of industrial waste and resource expenditure.

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Heat treatment reduces alkali attack in geopolymer concrete

Posted 08-05-2020
Category Research

Fly ash, inevitably generated by coal-fired power stations, has more worth than flooding landfills and ash dams worldwide.  

It's ability to transform from a waste product into a environmentally friendly and economically savvy material is evident in geopolymer concrete. However, geopolymer structures exposed to highly alkaline conditions have shown low resistance, an undesirable outcome that researchers at the University of Johannesburg are tackling. 

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Carbon Capture Concrete

Posted 23-04-2020
Category Research

Opportunities arise for the concrete industry as it shifts towards sustainability with today’s technological advancements.

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'Beneficial Uses of Fly Ash' IEA Report

Posted 17-04-2020
Category Research

The International Energy Agency Clean Coal Centre has published a new report that expands on the growing market of coal fly ash. Beneficial Uses of Coal Fly Ash by Dr Ian Reid, Anne M Carpenter and Dr Alice Masili addresses the global shift in Coal Fly Ash (CFA) production and its increase in market value and importation demand for use across many sectors.

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NEW CONFERENCE DATES

Posted 06-04-2020
Category Events

We are pleased to announce that the LOW C3 2020 International Conference on Low Carbon Cement & Concrete has a new date on the calendar!

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COVID-19 ASSOCIATION RESPONSE

Posted 24-03-2020
Category News

As COVID-19 continues to evolve, the Ash Development Association of Australia would like to reassure our members that we are actively monitoring and responding accordingly to Government updates.

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WEBINAR - Current Technologies for Cofiring Biomass with Coal

Posted 19-03-2020
Category News

The latest webinar from IEA Clean Coal Centre.

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SmartCrete CRC Gets the Green Light

Posted 18-03-2020
Category Research

Exciting developments for the SmartCrete CRC.

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COURSES POSTPONED

Posted 17-03-2020
Category News

CPEE have advised that, due to the ongoing and increasing social isolation measures being brought into place to slow transmission of the COVID-19 virus.

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CONFERENCE POSTPONED

Posted 12-03-2020
Category Events

LOW C3 has been postponed.

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Changes to Australian Standards 05/03/20

Posted 04-03-2020
Category Legislation

There have been numerous changes to Australian Standards that are relevant to our Industry.

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Geopolymer Concrete Developed at Swinbourne University of Technology

Posted 03-03-2020
Category News

Swinbourne University of Technology Researchers, Dr Behzad Nematollahi and Professor Jay Sanhayan, have taken big strides towards more sustainable concrete.

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THE CCGP WEBSITE IS LIVE!

Posted 16-02-2020
Category News

The Coal Combustion and Gasification Products (CCGP) website is ready for your perusal!

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US Coal Ash Study

Posted 12-02-2020
Category News

In a white paper published in January 2020, A Comprehensive Survey of Coal Ash Law and Commercialization: Its Environmental Risks, Disposal Regulation, and Beneficial Use Markets  commissioned by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners under a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, found that regulation to comply with Federal and State EPA requirements by utilities [coal fired power stations] or CFPS will be costly.

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WEBINAR - Beneficial Uses of Fly Ash

Posted 06-02-2020
Category News

Global changes to the coal power industry are reflected in fly ash production, with the shift to Asia creating a fly ash deficit in the USA and Western Europe. Amid rising demand, the market price of fly ash has risen and is currently one third that of cement. 

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Improved Performance for Geopolymer Concrete Mixes

Posted 04-02-2020
Category News

India’s leading companies involved in the construction, infrastructure, and ready-mix concrete sectors have been given the green light to trial EdenCrete (a carbon nanotube enriched liquid) with geopolymer cement. By exploring the potential of the carbon-strengthened additive, India aims to combine EdenCrete with high pozzolan (fly ash, silica fume, slag) concrete mixes to optimise performance and increase cement efficiency.

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Innovation and Sustainability - Earth Friendly Concrete

Posted 29-01-2020
Category News

The rising need for more housing, buildings and developments to shape our growing population is simultaneously sparking concerns of carbon emissions and its impact on future generations. For Toowoomba based construction company, Wagners, sustainability in the construction industry is key.

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