A chronicle in a trilogy of papers and lectures.

The BMetA (formerly the Birmingham Metallurgical Society) was formed over 100 years ago and for many years, lectures, papers and discussions were published in regular issues of its journal which was distributed to a wide membership.

Here you will find commentary and an anthology of lectures/papers selected from the journals to reflect the evolution of the subject of Metallurgy and the rise and fall of the associated industries in Birmingham. The collection is presented in three volumes.

The BMeta would like to place on record its gratitude extended to Ian Dillamore for the countless hours spent digitising, creating and editing these volumes.

Volume 1. The Metals and Alloys.

Volume II. Treatments, Secondary Processes and Equipment.

Volume III. Properties and Applications, Science, Policy, Philosophy

Upcoming online zoom talk 17th March 6pm.

Low carbon concrete products and their applications as a sustainable materials

A talk by Vighnesh Daas- Director JP Concrete.

Concrete is a crucial component of built environment. As a material, it can last longer than most other building materials. However, it requires a lot of resources for its production. Whilst water is the most used resource in the world, sand is second. Mainly used as a filler in concrete, its dredging from seas and rivers endangers local eco-systems and causes erosions. Another critical component of concrete is cement. As a binder, it reacts with water to keep the mixture of aggregates and sand together. However, cement production requires burning ‘clinker’ or limestone burning at very high temperatures. This results in a high carbon footprint, not to mention quarrying limestone in large numbers. New innovations are coming up in the market which increase concrete’s durability like “bio-based self-healing agents”, basalt fibres and cement replacement with by-products of other industries like steel and coal. This talk will focus on impact of the use of these innovations, challenges around implementation and the increasingly important role of resource management for sustainable construction.

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