J. Ross Publishing Sulfur Concrete for the Construction Industry: A Sustainable Development Approach

Although currently not widely used, sulfur construction materials can offer improvements over more traditional materials, especially in specific applications. Sulfur construction materials include sulfur concrete and sulfur-extended asphalt pavements as well as pre-cast concrete components, extrusions, and cast-in-place forms. This one-of-a-kind book discusses the basic properties and behavior of sulfur cement and concrete materials and based on these properties, new sulfur market applications are evaluated and the technological aspects of material production are presented.Key FeaturesReviews acceptable methods of disposing of unneeded sulfur without compromising environmental protectionReveals the advantages of using modified sulfur concrete materials for sub-ground and sub-marine structures, and immobilization of hazardous wastesDescribes the unique features of sulfur construction materials such as corrosion resistance, low moisture penetration, high thermal and mechanical performance, and long-term stability in various environmentsDiscusses sulfur concrete process design for use in waste management practices (barrier systems for waste containment; stabilization/solidification of waste; etc. )