INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD FOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT OF CONCRETE PRODUCTION FROM WASTE
Australian scientist wins world and the most prestigious award for achievements in recycling waste into useful component v concrete used for construction.
Dr. Woot Sirivivatnanon of the Division for Sustainable Development of CSIRO Materials won the Canadian Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology and the American Concrete Institute (CANMET / ACI). The award was given for more than 12 years of research Dr. Sirivivatnanona and his team studied the problem of beneficial use of fly ash and slag.
This work led to the creation of high-tech concrete (HVFA) of slag, fly ash and other components of the contaminants that have been used in such expensive projects like the construction of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, Sydney Parallel driveway and Melbourne Royal Casino.
Judicious use, low cost, longer life and greater resistance to the destruction of that offered by the use of HVFA-concrete, were important factors in obtaining a contract Pacific International Energy Company for the construction of new facilities 2000 Olympic Games. Fly ash, slag and other contaminants - by-products from coal power plants, blast furnaces, steel mills and steel industries. Dr.
Sirivivatnanon received his award at the Seventh Conference of the CANMET / ACI in Madras (India), which was held from 22 to 27 July 2001.
