Calcined clay as a cement replacement: technical properties and implementation

Author: Jack Brunton

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1 October 2026

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Calcined clay as a cement replacement: technical properties and implementation

The Structural Engineer

Author

Jack Brunton

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 10, 2026, Page(s) 18-22

Date published

1 October 2026

Author

Jack Brunton

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 10, 2026, Page(s) 18-22

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Calcined clay has emerged as one of the most promising solutions to the challenge of finding a replacement to ground granulated blast-furnace slag and pulverised fuel ash or fly ash. This article examines its technical properties, environmental benefits, and practical implementation for structural engineers within current standards and practices.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
18-22
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Concrete Sustainability & Environment Technical Carbon Issue 10

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