LC3 project is pleased to announce a new collaboration between The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd.. This collaborative effort has made it possible the first full-scale trial production of a new cement known as Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) and at the same time developed […]
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Doctoral School 2017
In April was held the third doctoral school on LC3 and the characterization methods at the EPFL. We thank the 27 participants from all over the world.
Read MoreAPPLICATION OF INDUSTRIALLY PRODUCED LC3 TO HEAVY DUTY PAVEMENTS
APPLICATION OF INDUSTRIALLY PRODUCED LC3 TO HEAVY DUTY PAVEMENTS In recent months, in India, it has been possible to manufacture several precast elements and heavy duty roads pavements thanks to a highly flowable mix design with LC3-50. Click here for a visual overview of the elements and pavements as well as […]
Read MoreNew standard for LC3 cements
On Wednesday, September 14 ,2016, the national organization for standardization in Cuba approved the new standard for LC3 cements in the Technical Committee TC 22. Soon, it will be possible to manufacture and market cement in which 50% of clinker can be substituted by the limestone and calcined clays which meets specific performance criteria. […]
Read MoreWorkshop on Calcined Clay for Concrete
From 7 to 10 June 2016, the workshop on the calcined clays held in Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba. It has attracted many industrial mainly from Latin America. A visit of exposure sites for LC3 project was organized under the nice Cuban sun. Special newsletter english version Special newsletter spanish version […]
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From May 18th to 20th , at EPFL (Switzerland) , held the 2nd doctoral school on the characterization of cementitious materials. It brought together 22 participants from 11 different countries. The three days of training were focused on laboratory techniques with over 8 hours of practical work. Based on this […]
Read MoreLife Cycle Assessment Workshop In Delhi
A 4-day Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Seminar was held in TARA Delhi. Experts from Cuba, Switzerland and India discussed the methodology and data collection for upcoming studies on the environmental benefit of LC3 Cements.
Read MoreNew cement blend to cut CO2 emissions by up to 30%
A new type of cement is currently being tested on a large scale in India. Known as LC3, this new blend substitutes up to half of the carbon intensive materials traditionally used to make cement in India A consortium of researchers from Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne together with research […]
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