Engineering And Construction For Sustainable Development In The 21st Century

Author : Civil Engineering Research Foundation
Publisher : ASCE Publications
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0784473978

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Engineering and Construction for Sustainable Development in the 21st Century by Civil Engineering Research Foundation Pdf

Prepared by the Civil Engineering Research Foundation. This report identifies key engineering research and construction issues for the 21st century that support sustainable development. The report reflects the findings of a two-phase Delphi survey involving construction industry experts from more than 20 countries and was prepared to provide the technical context for an international research symposium that will be hosted by the Civil Engineering Research Foundation in Washington, D.C., on February 4-8, 1996. The intended audience includes worldwide representatives from government, academia and business involved in engineering and construction research. The report is organized around five focus areas: Management and Business Practices, Design Technology and Practices, Construction and Equipment, Materials and Systems, and Public and Government Policy. A team of international experts from engineering and construction disciplines author the five papers comprising this report. Each paper covers research needs and barriers to implementation of new technologies and practices. The papers explore opportunities for international cooperation, present case studies of successful research efforts and offer preliminary recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of research in their respective areas. The papers are preceded by an introduction that address the conceptual links among the papers within the context of sustainable development.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Amer Society of Civil Engineers
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0784401853

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Creating the 21st Century Through Innovation by Anonim Pdf

Presents findings of an international symposium hosted by the Civil Engineering Research Foundation in Washington, DC, on February 4-8, 1996. This report identifies follow-up actions designed to strengthen international collaborative efforts to accelerate the introduction on innovative technologies and systems.

Author : Civil Engineering Research Foundation
Publisher : Amer Society of Civil Engineers
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0784401861

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Construction Industry Research Prospectuses for the 21st Century by Civil Engineering Research Foundation Pdf

This report, Construction Industry Research Prospectuses for the 21st Century, presents the thirty-eight propsectuses developed by industry experts at an international research symposium hosted by the Civil Engineering Research Foundation (CERF) in Washington, D.C. in February 4-8, 1996. Construction industry experts representing over 25 countries developed an international collaborative agenda for the construction industry to advance innovation in support of sustainable development concepts. The prospectuses, or proposed collaborative projects, identify challenges facing the engineering and construction industry and the problems associated with implementing innovative technologies. The prospectuses also recommend solutions to these challenges and details the benefits of these solutions; identify proposed collaborative partners; and estimate the cost and schedule associated with implementing these projects.

Author : Civil Engineering Research Foundation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Construction industry
ISBN : OCLC:61874368

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Engineering and Construction for Sustainable Development in the 21st Century by Civil Engineering Research Foundation Pdf

Author : Civil Engineering Research Foundation
Publisher : ASCE Publications
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0784474117

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Construction Industry Research Prospectuses for the 21st Century by Civil Engineering Research Foundation Pdf

Presented at Engineering and Construction for Sustainable Development in the 21st Century, held in Washington, D.C., February 4-8, 1996. Sponsored by the Civil Engineering Research Foundation. This report presents 38 prospectuses developed by industry experts from more than 25 countries as part of an international collaborative agenda for the construction industry to advance innovation in support of sustainable development. The prospectuses, or proposed collaborative projects, identify challenges facing the engineering and construction industry and the problems associated with implementing innovative technologies. The prospectuses also recommend solutions to these challenges; detail the benefits of these solutions; identify proposed collaborative partners; and estimate the cost and schedule associated with implementing these projects.

Author : Civil Engineering Research Foundation
Publisher : ASCE Publications
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0784474109

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Creating the 21st Century Through Innovation by Civil Engineering Research Foundation Pdf

Presents findings of an international symposium hosted by the Civil Engineering Research Foundation in Washington, DC, on February 4-8, 1996. This report identifies follow-up actions designed to strengthen international collaborative efforts to accelerate the introduction on innovative technologies and systems.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Amer Society of Civil Engineers
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 078440142X

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Assessing Global Research Needs by Anonim Pdf

Prepared by the Civil Engineering Research Foundation. This report identifies key engineering research and construction issues for the 21st century that support sustainable development. The report reflects the findings of a two-phase Delphi survey involving construction industry experts from more than 20 countries and was prepared to provide the technical context for an international research symposium that will be Øhosted by the Civil Engineering Research Foundation in Washington, D.C., on February 4-8, 1996. The intended audience includes worldwide representatives from government, academia and business involved in engineering and construction research. The report is organized around five focus areas: Management and Business Practices, Design Technology and Practices, Construction and Equipment, Materials and Systems, and Public and Government Policy. A team of international experts from engineering and construction disciplines author the five papers comprising this report. Each paper covers research needs and barriers to implementation of new technologies and practices. The papers explore opportunities for international cooperation, present case studies of successful research efforts and offer preliminary recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of research in their respective areas. The papers are preceded by an introduction that address the conceptual links among the papers within the context of sustainable development.

Author : David Bienvenido-Huertas,Joaquín Durán-Álvarez
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 729 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789819927142

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Building Engineering Facing the Challenges of the 21st Century by David Bienvenido-Huertas,Joaquín Durán-Álvarez Pdf

Building engineering is a complex and constantly evolving branch. The needs of the XXI century society cause a constant change in construction industry due to the need to achieve sustainable and ecological buildings. This affects all levels and phases of this engineering. Given this circumstance, numerous researchers turn their efforts to find optimal solutions for building engineering. For this reason, in this book a holistic analysis of building engineering is carried out from the perspectives that have a greater weight for sustainability objectives. The book is divided into 6 sections: (i) Building materials, which deals with research related to the most innovative and sustainable building materials; (ii) Design and construction, which deals with existing methodologies and advances in design and construction in construction sector; (iii) Building repair and maintenance, which deals with building repair, maintenance and upkeep techniques; (iv) Energy efficiency, which analyses the latest research on the energy efficiency of buildings and their behaviour in the face of climate change; (v) Sustainability, which analyses the establishment of measures to achieve a more sustainable built environment; and (vi) construction management, which compiles the latest studies in the field of Project manager. The 38 chapters of the book together constitute an advance for the topic of building engineering. The aspects covered in the book are of great interest to various sectors, such as researchers, engineers, architects, legislators and interested parties.

Author : Odd E. Gjorv,Koji Sakai
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1999-12-23
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0419250603

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Concrete Technology for a Sustainable Development in the 21st Century by Odd E. Gjorv,Koji Sakai Pdf

Concrete technology for a sustainable development in the 21st century focuses on the problems and challenges for the concrete industry today and in the future with particular emphasis on environmental consiousness. Primary topics include: the improvement of concretes service life to ease technical and economical problems and the waste of natural resources; environmentally friendly concrete production including new production methods and recycling materials; and actually using concrete to solve environmental problems, for example through the containment of hazardous waste. The book is the result of the international workshop held in Lofoton, Norway. With very select contributions from the most distinguished international professional experts, this book provides a basic framework and guidelines for national and international bodies.

Author : Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas,Jonas Šaparauskas,Jurgita Antuchevičienė
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-20
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9783038971665

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Sustainability in Construction Engineering by Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas,Jonas Šaparauskas,Jurgita Antuchevičienė Pdf

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Sustainability in Construction Engineering" that was published in Sustainability

Author : J. K. Yates,Daniel Castro-Lacouture
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781315359977

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Sustainability in Engineering Design and Construction by J. K. Yates,Daniel Castro-Lacouture Pdf

Successfully Measure the Benefits of Green Design and Construction Sustainability in Engineering Design and Construction outlines the sustainable practices used in engineering design and construction operations for all types of engineering and construction projects. Aimed at ushering the engineering and construction industry into embracing sustainable practices and green construction techniques, this book addresses sustainability in engineering design and construction operations from a historical and global perspective, and delves into specific sustainability concepts and processes. The book explains the concepts of sustainable development, corporate social responsibility (CSR), the Dow Jones Global Sustainability Index (DJGSI), key performance indicators (KPIs), corporate sustainability, and the triple bottom line (economic, environmental, and social values in design and construction). Relevant to sustainability in every facet of engineering and construction, it also covers life-cycle environmental cost analysis, discusses sustainable engineering and site selection, the economic considerations evaluated when making sustainability decisions, and explains how to measure and quantify sustainable performance and apply these practices in the real world. It also covers project and corporate level sustainability practices, sustainable construction materials and processes, sustainable heavy construction equipment, traditional and alternative energy sources, provides implementation resources for starting and evaluating sustainability programs, and includes a checklist for measuring the sustainability of construction operations. The text contains detailed information on sustainable construction materials and processes, heavy construction equipment, and traditional and alternative energy sources. It presents information on sustainable designs, selecting sustainable sites, designing for passive survivability, designing for disassembly, and the ISO 14,000 standards. It provides implementation resources for starting and evaluating sustainability programs and a checklist for measuring the sustainability of construction operations In addition, it provides definitions of sustainability terms and expressions, as well as case studies, examples, discussion questions, and a list of supplemental references at the end of each chapter. This book provides information on: Definitions for sustainability terms Sources for locating global sustainability requirements Current sustainability issues Environmental laws related to sustainability and their implications Sustainable design Life-cycle cost assessment models Sustainable practices currently being used in the engineering and construction (E&C) industry Corporate-level sustainability practices Project-level sustainability practices Global sustainability trends and implications Sustainable materials Sustainable heavy construction equipment Traditional and alternative energy sources LEED Green Building Rating System Sustainability organizations and certification programs Sustainability implementation resources A summary of sustainable engineering design and construction

Author : David Bienvenido-Huertas,Juan Moyano-Campos
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811918940

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New Technologies in Building and Construction by David Bienvenido-Huertas,Juan Moyano-Campos Pdf

This book presents contributions on new technologies in building and construction. Buildings are complex elements that impact environment significantly. The sustainability of this sector requires a holistic and multidisciplinary approach that allows adequate strategies to be established to reduce its environmental impact. This heterogeneity is represented in these chapters, which have been developed by researchers from different countries. The book is divided into three sections: (i) analysis, (ii) design and modeling, and (iii) solutions. The book chapters together represent an advance in current knowledge about new technologies in building and construction, crucial for researchers, engineers, architects, policy makers, and stakeholders.

Author : Usha Iyer-Raniga
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030618919

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Sustainability in the Built Environment in the 21st Century: Lessons Learned from India and the Region by Usha Iyer-Raniga Pdf

This book follows on previous works addressing sustainable development research in the Asia-Pacific region. It mainly focuses on India, a country currently facing immense challenges in the form of climate change, rapid urbanisation, and population pressures in its journey to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Expecting to surpass China in terms of population in the near future, India needs to develop its own solutions in order to uphold its commitments under the Paris Agreement. This book makes a contribution in that direction by presenting case studies on various aspects of the built environment, from education to managing cities, procurement, and considerations for a circular economy. The papers gathered here offer a vital resource for government policymakers, educators, and current and future professionals, equipping them with the knowledge and expertise they need in order to overcome today’s complex challenges in the built environment.

Author : Harvinder Singh,Puneet Pal Singh Cheema,Prashant Garg
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 753 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811595547

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Sustainable Development Through Engineering Innovations by Harvinder Singh,Puneet Pal Singh Cheema,Prashant Garg Pdf

This book comprises select peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Development through Engineering Innovations (SDEI) 2020. It presents recent advances, new directions, and opportunities for sustainable and resilient approaches to design and protect the built-environment through engineering innovations & interventions. The topics covered are highly diverse and include all civil engineering and construction-related aspects such as construction and environmental Issues, durability and survivability under extreme conditions, design of new materials for sustainability, eco-efficient and ultra-high performance cementitious materials, embedded structural and foundation systems and environmental geomechanics. The book will be of potential interest to the researchers and students in the fields of civil engineering, architecture and sustainable development.

Author : Tim Dixon,John Connaughton,Stuart Green
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119063803

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Sustainable Futures in the Built Environment to 2050 by Tim Dixon,John Connaughton,Stuart Green Pdf

Brings together leading thinking on issues of new professional practice and on the future of a sustainable built environment This book focuses on both construction and development issues, and examines how we can transition to a sustainable future by the year 2050—bringing together leading research and practice at building, neighbourhood, and city levels. It deftly analyses how emerging socio-economic, technological, and environmental trends will influence the built environment of the future. The book covers a broad spectrum of interests across the scales of buildings, communities and cities, including how professional practice will need to adapt to these trends. The broader context is provided by an analysis of emergent business models and the changing requirements for expert advice from clients. Sustainable Futures in the Built Environment to 2050: A Foresight Approach to Construction and Development features chapters covering: data and trends, including historical data and UK and international case studies; policies and practice related to the field; current state of scientific understanding; key challenges; key technological advances (including disruptive and systemic technological innovations); change issues and critical uncertainties; and future visions. It provides: A strong conceptual framework based on a ‘Foresight' approach Discussion of the key data and trends that underpin each chapter Coverage of both construction and property development Specially commissioned chapters by academics and practitioners A synthesis of the main findings in the book and key insights for the future to 2050 Sustainable Futures in the Built Environment to 2050: A Foresight Approach to Construction and Development is an important book for postgraduate students and researchers, construction, real estate and property development specialists, engineers, planners, architects, foresight and futures studies specialists, and anyone involved in sustainable buildings.