University of Michigan Big House

The University of Michigan (UM) sought to replace the 79-year old concrete bowl of Michigan Stadium, the home to their Wolverine football team. UM wanted a new bowl that would provide a large impact on durability and impermeability, while providing a small impact on the environment.

• To achieve the goals of enhanced performance and sustainability, UM designers chose TerCem, a product within the Envirocore Cements portfolio of cements.

• The UM TerCem is an ASTM C595 Type IT containing 70% Alpena Plant Type I/II cement, 25% South Chicago slag cement, and 5% silica fume.

• Utilizing these supplemental cementitious materials (SCMs) significantly reduces waste, energy use and greenhouse gases while conserving natural resources.

• At Michigan Stadium, one ton of TerCem equals 30 percent less clinker per ton of conventional cement.