High Traffic Sidewalk System for Students and Community
Location: Berkeley, California Dates Poured: July 2011The City of Berkeley selected ReAct® Blend VC<sup>2</sup>®, a vaterite calcined clay supplementary cementitious material, to construct an ADA compliant accessibility ramp for the West Berkeley Senior Center. VC<sup>2</sup> was chosen for its ability to provide a high-performance mix design that resulted in a concrete with a lower carbon footprint, improved strength development, and enhanced durability—key factors for ensuring the ramp’s long-term functionality and sustainability. The project demonstrates how Fortera’s ReAct Blend product can contribute to reducing emissions while achieving high construction standards.
This partnership is a great example of how innovative green cement technologies can be integrated into community-focused projects, advancing both environmental and social goals.
Concrete Poured Total (3 m3)
CO2 Reduction
Mix Design
Cement: 80%
ReAct: 20%
Total Cementitious Material: 470 lb/yd3
Slump: 4″ (10.2 cm)
Design Strength: 3,000 psi (20.6 MPa)
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