CarbonCure Specification Language
CO2 Mineralization in Concrete
DIVISION 03 – Concrete Specification
RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATION INSERT LANGUAGE
For incorporating concrete that has undergone in-situ Carbon Dioxide CO ₂ Mineralization
using CarbonCure technology into concrete specifications and/or procurement policies.
DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE
INTRODUCTION
CarbonCure Technologies is the leader in reducing the carbon footprint of the built environment by
incorporating recycled carbon dioxide (CO2) into the concrete manufacturing process. CarbonCure’s
technology is currently installed in ready mix concrete producers across Canada, USA and Singapore.
The CarbonCure technology injects CO2 (captured as waste from emitters) into concrete during the
manufacturing process. Once injected, CO2 chemically converts (in-situ) into a nano-mineral and becomes
permanently captured in the concrete.
The in-situ CO2 mineralization improves the compressive strength of concrete, allowing concrete producers to
optimize mix designs and reduce cementitious content. Cement manufacturing generates ~7% of global CO 2
emissions. Reductions in cementitious content decrease concrete’s carbon footprint. Cost savings from
cementitious reductions offset concrete producer’s costs of adopting the technology.
Utilizing CO2 to optimize cementitious content may require adjustment to specification requirements for
minimum cementitious content and/or maximum water-cementitious ratios, as approved by project engineers
and designed by concrete producers.
Developers, engineers, architects, specifiers and contractors may reduce the carbon footprint of concrete used
in building or infrastructure projects, while ensuring equivalent performance, by requesting concrete that has
undergone in-situ carbon dioxide (CO2 ) mineralization in the specification language.
This document is provided in MS Word to allow for copying and/or modification of specification language, at the
discretion of the engineer, architect or specification writer.
Further information about CarbonCure Technologies can be found at www.carboncure.com.
CarbonCure Technologies Inc.
42 Payzant Avenue, Dartmouth, NS, Canada, B3B 1Z6
Email:
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CarbonCure Specification Language
CO2 Mineralization in Concrete
1. IN-SITU CARBON DIOXIDE MINERALIZATION REQUIREMENTS
1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL / SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
1.1.1 In-situ carbon dioxide mineralization in concrete: Supply concrete that has undergone in-situ carbon
dioxide mineralization, such that post-industrial carbon dioxide (CO2) is injected into the concrete during
mixing and chemically converted into a mineral. The concrete may undergo mix optimization whereby
the strength enhancement property of CO 2 is utilized to optimize cementitious content, pending that the
CO2-mineralized and optimized concrete mix meets concrete performance requirements as outlined in
this specification document. Acceptable technologies: CarbonCure Ready Mix Concrete Technology.
4.1.2 For Canadian projects see CAN/CSA-A23.1 Annex S, Concrete made with carbon dioxide as an
additive (revised June 2018).
1.2 VERIFICATION:
1.2.1 Provide concrete producer’s verification of in-situ mineralization of carbon dioxide.
1.3 CONCRETE PRODUCT WITH IN-SITU CARBON DIOXIDE MINERALIZATION
1.3.1 Minimum cementitious content and maximum water/cementing materials ratio requirement as outlined
by this specification will be reviewed and may be adjusted by the Engineer pending review of submittal,
if required. Adjustment of cementitious content and water/cementing materials ratio requirement will be
at the sole discretion of the Engineer.
1.4 CARBONCURE REFERENCE AND CONTACT INFORMATION
1.4.1 For CarbonCure ready mix concrete product availability and regional contact information, visit
www.carboncure.com/producers.
1.4.2 For general inquiries contact [email protected] or +1 (902) 442-4020.
END OF SECTION
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