Green Concrete For A Better Sustainable Environment

Author : Patrick Tang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3039362348

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Green Concrete for a Better Sustainable Environment by Patrick Tang Pdf

This book, Green Concrete for a Better Sustainable Environment, aims to cover recent advances in the development of green concrete solutions and discuss the best ways to leverage opportunities in this domain. Concrete can be described as green concrete if it has one of the following features; it uses waste material as at least one of its components, its production process does not lead to environmental destruction, or it has high performance and life cycle sustainability. At present, natural resources are running out. Cement and concrete made from industrial and construction waste can be regarded as valuable resources for civil infrastructure construction. Green concrete will not only contribute to a circular economy, but can also help to reduce the amount of embodied energy and CO2 emissions associated with cement manufacturing and aggregate quarrying. Using green concrete can also mitigate the environmental threats associated with industrial waste materials. This book covers the theoretical, experimental, applied and modelling research studies on the materials, products and structures related to sustainable cement-based composites.

Author : Gajanan M. Sabnis
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781498704113

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Green Building with Concrete by Gajanan M. Sabnis Pdf

Illustrates the Global Relevance of SustainabilityApplicable to roads, bridges, and other elements of the infrastructure, Green Building with Concrete: Sustainable Design and Construction, Second Edition provides an overview of all available information on the role of concrete in green building. A handbook offering viewpoints from worldwide experts

Author : Pierre-Claude Aïtcin,Sidney Mindess
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781482266696

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Sustainability of Concrete by Pierre-Claude Aïtcin,Sidney Mindess Pdf

Production of Portland cement is responsible for about seven percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. The pressure to make the production of concrete more sustainable, or "greener", is considerable and increasing. This requires a wholesale shift in processes, materials and methods in the concrete industry. Pure Portland cement will need to be replaced by more complex binary, tertiary or even quaternary binders, including other types of cementitious materials. We can expect an increasing use of high performance concrete, primarily because of its high sustainability and durability. Much more attention will have to be paid to the proper curing of the concrete if we want to improve its life expectancy. Presenting the latest advances in the science of concrete this book focuses particularly on sustainability, durability, and economy. It explores the potential for increased sustainability in concrete from the initial mixing right through to its behaviour in complex structures exposed to different types of loads and aggressive environments.

Author : Sharifah Salwa Mohd Zuki
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Building
ISBN : 9789811621871

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Proceedings of the Sustainable Concrete Materials and Structures in Construction 2020 by Sharifah Salwa Mohd Zuki Pdf

This book gathers a selection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the Sustainable Concrete Materials and Structures in Construction 2020, held at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia, on 24th August 2020. The contributions, prepared by international scientists and engineers, cover the latest advances in and innovative applications with the theme Towards Sustainable Green Concrete The articles in this book cater to academics, graduate students, researchers, as well as industrial practitioners working in the areas of concrete materials and building construction.

Author : Varenyam Achal,Chee Seong Chin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811617065

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Building Materials for Sustainable and Ecological Environment by Varenyam Achal,Chee Seong Chin Pdf

This book uses theories, hypotheses, policies, practical insights and case studies to introduce and elucidate green building materials for sustainable construction. Cement is the most widely used building material in construction; however, it is not sustainable, being responsible for 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions and consuming huge quantities of energy. In order to limit the ecological damage, sustainable building materials are needed. Ecosystems are a source of important lessons and models for transitioning the built environment onto a sustainable path that opens options for sustainable building material in construction. The book provides a guide for readers seeking knowledge on sustainable building materials with the potential to lower environmental impact by reducing CO2 emission throughout the building’s lifecycle. The book is motivated by recent rapid advances in sustainable building materials production, including green building materials made of industrial by-products and recycled wastes, earth materials, plant-based materials, microbial-based materials or supplementary cementitious materials, to reduce the environmental impacts of traditional building materials. Discussing the development and applications of various sustainable building materials, including related case studies, and addressing the environmental issue with a holistic and systematic approach that creates an ecology of construction for sustainability in infrastructures, it offers promising solutions to achieve renewable and sustainable building materials for the future.

Author : Andrea Jeanne Schokker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Reinforced concrete
ISBN : OCLC:907959999

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The Sustainable Concrete Guide by Andrea Jeanne Schokker Pdf

Author : Jorge de Brito,Francisco Agrela,Rui Vasco Silva
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780443191664

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The Path to Green Concrete by Jorge de Brito,Francisco Agrela,Rui Vasco Silva Pdf

Those who are working in the manufacture and development of sustainable construction materials need to have a detailed understanding of the many different processes that are available to make sustainable concrete and cement. New Trends in Sustainable Concrete and Cement will enlighten the scientific community on recent developments in this field. Within the volume world-renowned experts summarize recent research findings covering key topics such as: alkali-activated materials using aluminosilicate waste precursors; use of novel cost-effective and eco-efficient supplementary cementitious materials; state of the art characterization techniques and assessment methodologies; advances on the use of biomass ashes, steel slags and waste glass; the role of carbon capture in the production of concrete and mortar; development of eco-efficient composites for specialized applications; recycling of the fine fraction of construction and demolition wastes; and sustainable self-healing concrete. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, civil and structural engineers, manufacturers, and other construction professionals working in the development of sustainable construction materials. Presents recent developments on eco-efficient cementitious composites Places an emphasis on complete replacement of cement, with the use of alkali-activated materials Includes novel enhancing techniques, along with 3D printing and characterization methods

Author : Costas Georgopoulos,Andrew Minson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118654309

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Sustainable Concrete Solutions by Costas Georgopoulos,Andrew Minson Pdf

The challenges facing humanity in the 21st century include climate change, population growth, overconsumption of resources, overproduction of waste and increasing energy demands. For construction practitioners, responding to these challenges means creating a built environment that provides accommodation and infrastructure with better whole-life performance using lower volumes of primary materials, less non-renewable energy, wasting less and causing fewer disturbances to the natural environment. Concrete is ubiquitous in the built environment. It is therefore essential that it is used in the most sustainable way so practitioners must become aware of the range of sustainable concrete solutions available for construction. While sustainable development has been embedded into engineering curricula, it can be difficult for students and academics to be fully aware of the innovations in sustainable construction that are developed by the industry. Sustainable Concrete Solutions serves as an introduction to and an overview of the latest developments in sustainable concrete construction. It provides useful guidance, with further references, to students, researchers, academics and practitioners of all construction disciplines who are faced with the challenge of designing, specifying and constructing with concrete.

Author : Gajanan M. Sabnis
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781439812976

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Green Building with Concrete by Gajanan M. Sabnis Pdf

With superior fire resistance, strength, and a long service life, concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. A sustainable material, concrete is also easily and affordably reused and rehabilitated. The first book to provide an overview of sustainability and concrete, Green Building with Concrete: Sustainable Design and Con

Author : Joaquim A.O. Barros,Liberato Ferrara,Enzo Martinelli
Publisher : Springer
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319567976

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Recent Advances on Green Concrete for Structural Purposes by Joaquim A.O. Barros,Liberato Ferrara,Enzo Martinelli Pdf

This book is mainly based on the results of the EU-funded UE-FP7 Project EnCoRe, which aimed to characterize the key physical and mechanical properties of a novel class of advanced cement-based materials incorporating recycled powders and aggregates and/or natural ingredients in order to allow partial or even total replacement of conventional constituents. More specifically, the project objectives were to predict the physical and mechanical performance of concrete with recycled aggregates; to understand the potential contribution of recycled fibers as a dispersed reinforcement in concrete matrices; and to demonstrate the feasibility and possible applications of natural fibers as a reinforcement in cementitious composites. All of these aspects are fully covered in the book. The opening chapters explain the material concept and design and discuss the experimental characterization of the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of the recycled raw constituents, as well as of the cementitious composite incorporating them. The numerical models with potentialities for describing the behavior at material and structural level of constructions systems made by these composites are presented. Finally, engineering applications and guidelines for production and design are proposed.

Author : Rohana Hassan,Nor Hayati Abdul Hamid,Ahmad Kamil Arshad,Anizahyati Alisibramulisi,Muhd Norhasri Muhd Sidek,Norshariza Mohamad Bhkari,Ekarizan Shaffie
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811663833

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Green Infrastructure by Rohana Hassan,Nor Hayati Abdul Hamid,Ahmad Kamil Arshad,Anizahyati Alisibramulisi,Muhd Norhasri Muhd Sidek,Norshariza Mohamad Bhkari,Ekarizan Shaffie Pdf

This book presents the meaning of green infrastructure and its concerns to the contribution of materials and applications. It explores the evolving contested material under “green infrastructure” covering timber, concrete, soil, and pavement. It discusses the resistance to the ambiguity of managing the construction of green infrastructure and drawing on wider debates around applications and processes on construction. These contributions are by no means definitive, but rather an attempt to provide a detached and holistic perspective on the engineering “green infrastructure” concept.

Author : Per Jahren,Tongbo Sui
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466592506

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Concrete and Sustainability by Per Jahren,Tongbo Sui Pdf

Concrete is by far the most common building material- accounting for twice the volume of all other such materials combined. With such a huge global economic impact, the industry has a correspondingly considerable responsibility to use it sustainably. Written by experts who pioneered research into environmental issues and concrete, Concrete and Sust

Author : fib Fédération internationale du béton
Publisher : fib Fédération internationale du béton
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9782883941076

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Guidelines for green concrete structures by fib Fédération internationale du béton Pdf

Author : N. Vinod Chandra Menon
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819709106

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Environmental Engineering for Ecosystem Restoration by N. Vinod Chandra Menon Pdf

Author : Osama Wadie Ata
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-17
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781527525153

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Research Methodology for Engineers and Architects by Osama Wadie Ata Pdf

This manuscript is a scientific, practical and efficient guide for students in engineering and architecture programs, focusing on research methods and scientific methodology. The book aims to bridge the gap between traditional descriptions of research practices and actual lived research application. It covers the concepts of science, scientific research, literature reviews, experimental and descriptive research approaches, and proposal writing. Written by an experienced instructor, the book takes a unique approach by using real examples from the Palestinian environment to demonstrate the application of research methodology. It will serve as a textbook for undergraduates and an indispensable reference book for postgraduates worldwide. It aims to motivate students to undertake research projects by providing them with a different, more pragmatic approach to research methodology, tailored specifically to the needs of engineering and architecture students.