Work package 1 Low carbon concrete for Arctic environment Objectives Development of low-carbon concrete mix. Incorporation of local industrial by-streams as binding material (at least 30%) and aggregates (at least 50%). Focusing on increasing performance and durability in arctic weather conditions.
	Work package 2 Durability test procedure Objectives Analysis of existing testing methods for the durability of LCC. State-of-the-art analysis. Modifications of chosen methods. Experimental verification of the modified methods. Long-term durability testing.
Work package 3 Environmental analysis - Life cycle analysis Objectives Life cycle analysis of newly developed LCC compared to concrete currently in use. Determining end-of-life criteria for these materials with respect to lifespan. Development of know-how affecting total life cycle costs and environmental impact.

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[2] Frost resistance (photo by the authors)
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