Friday, October 28, 2011

Green Bridge


The Tennant Avenue Bridge is a typical overpass that one may see throughout the United States. Its construction wasn’t unique; that is, no changes were made to its construction schedule to compensate for the reduced carbon footprint. The carbon footprint was reduced 25% compared to traditional mixes and may well have been further reduced. The specifications by which the concrete mixes were allowed to be used represent a dramatic change that provides a glimpse into the future sustainable design and construction of the infrastructure


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