The 9th ICCBP will present environmentally friendly technology
The International Conference on Concrete Block Paving (ICCBP) 2009 also known as Pave 2009 will be led by Ing. Timoteo Gordillo and will take place from the 18th to the 21st of October, 2009 in Buenos Aires. The conference will bring together the most prominent professionals and companies in the production, development, and utilization of concrete blocks.
Pavement that releases oxygen. This innovative product is relevant to the construction of various types of structures from floors to interior design, and possesses multiple advantages both technically and economically. An example is the manufacturing of concrete blocks and their use in urban paving. The utilization of these blocks specially treated with titanium dioxide (TiO2) (the ingredient that makes toothpaste white and paint opaque) has been tested in Europe and the United States. TiO2 is a potent photo catalyst that can break down almost all of the organic compounds that it comes into...