Resource Library For End Users

CarbonCure Green Concrete Policy Primer

Learn about the city and state governments in the United States who are leading the way with low-carbon concrete policies that reduce embodied carbon in construction and the built environment.

Introduction to CarbonCure for Designers

A handout with the key information designers need to know about CarbonCure.

Introduction to CarbonCure for Contractors

A handout with the key facts contractors need to know about how CarbonCure works.

CarbonCure Ready Mix Specification Insert

Recommended specification language for incorporating concrete that has undergone in-situ carbon dioxide (CO₂) mineralization using the CarbonCure Technology into ready mix concrete specifications and/or procurement policies.

Specification Considerations for Engineers

Engineers play a vital role in reducing embodied CO₂ by adopting concrete specification best practices, which are contained in this brochure.

CarbonCure FAQ for Designers

An in-depth resource covering all of the information designers need to know about designing buildings with CO₂ mineralized concrete.

CarbonCure FAQ for Contractors

An in-depth resource covering all of the information contractors need to know about building with CO₂ mineralized concrete.

CarbonCure FAQ for Engineers

An in-depth resource covering all of the information structural engineers need to know about building with CO₂ mineralized concrete.

CarbonCure’s Contribution to LEED Credits

The breakdown on how CarbonCure contributes to the ability to earn points toward the LEED v4.1 Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction and Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations credits.

CarbonCure Durability Assessment Report

This technical note reviews the conclusion that concrete treated with CO₂ had fresh state properties consistent with the desired performance. The required workability and air content was achieved. The surface resistivity, bulk resistivity and RCPT indicated that the two batches had comparable permeability. Corrosion measurements indicated corrosion had not started in either sample and pore solution pH was unaltered by the CO₂ treatment. Flexural strength increased 6%.

Types of Concrete Carbonation

Concrete can be subjected to two distinct types of carbonation, weathering carbonation and early age carbonation. The CarbonCure Technology uses early age carbonation to sequester CO₂ into concrete. The document explores both types of carbonation in more detail.

Impact of CO₂ Utilization in Fresh Concrete on Corrosion

This document explains the difference between early carbonation and atmospheric carbonation, and how early carbonation has a benign impact on steel corrosion. A detailed description of why early carbonation does not increase the risk of steel corrosion is included.