A greener cement for sustainable housing and infrastructure Many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have very high growth rates in population and urbanization. As a consequence, the demand for construction materials is increasing rapidly. LC3 is an answer to these challenges. Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) is a breakthrough technology to […]
Global ABC event LC3: a revolutionary low CO2 building material Concrete is vital for building the green cities of the future and the infrastructure needed in the Global South. The development of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) represents a saving of around 40% in CO2 emissions compared to traditional Portland […]
The yearly LC3-Doctoral School on LC3 will take place for the 9th time in Lausanne from the 6th to the 9th February 2023, Lausanne. Registrations are now closed. Please contact lc3@epfl.ch for further inquiries The Doctoral School gives an overview of the most recent advances on hydration of cementitious materials […]
Leading experts in academia and industry will present the latest developments on the use of limestone calcined clay cements (LC3). The program will include topics such as clay calcination technology, cement hydration, rheology, durability and sustainability of LC3 systems. This workshop is especially focused on the Americas region with the […]
Sustainable Construction: Potential Role of LC3 The workshop on "Sustainable Construction: Potential Role of LC3” is to be held at Indian Habitat Center, New Delhi on the 20th December, 2023. This workshop will focus on identifying and addressing challenges to the uptake and market acceptance of low-carbon cement in general […]
The yearly LC3-Doctoral School on LC3 will take place for the 10th time in Lausanne from the 5th to the 9th February 2024, Lausanne. Registrations are now closed Please contact lc3@epfl.ch for further inquiries The Doctoral School gives an overview of the most recent advances on hydration of cementitious materials […]
Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are witnessing very high development rates. With growth in population and urbanization, the demand for construction materials such as cement and concrete is increasing. Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) is a breakthrough cement technology that can help address this challenge. By using locally available materials and […]
The training programme will provide in-depth knowledge on the science, production and use of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement. The course is ideal for participants from the academia, cement industry and construction industry. The course will cover not only the scientific, but also the practical aspects of production and use of […]
Cement concrete is the largest amount of artificial cementious material worldwide, and its impact on the world economy is huge. The energy consumption involved in the production of cementitious materials is high, and CO2 emissions account for 8% of the total carbon emissions. Improving the sustainability of cement concrete has […]
Leading experts in academia and industry will present the latest developments of cements containing calcined clays and limestone (LC3), with emphasis on the environmental and economic impact of the new material. The program will look closely at the Portuguese, European and West African markets and pinpoint opportunities for use of […]
The yearly LC3-Doctoral School on LC3 will take place for the 11th time in Lausanne from the 2nd to the 5th September, 2024. Registrations are now closed. Please contact lc3@epfl.ch for further inquiries The Doctoral School gives an overview of the most recent advances on hydration of cementitious materials and […]
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