Reinforced concrete structural design optimization: A critical review

M Afzal, Y Liu, JCP Cheng, VJL Gan - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020 - Elsevier
Building design optimization plays an important role in maximizing the reliability, cost
efficiency, and environmental sustainability of constructed facilities. As the construction of …

Estimating construction and demolition debris generation using a materials flow analysis approach

KM Cochran, TG Townsend - Waste management, 2010 - Elsevier
The magnitude and composition of a region's construction and demolition (C&D) debris
should be understood when developing rules, policies and strategies for managing this …

The costs and benefits of combining recycled aggregate with steel fibres as a sustainable, structural material

S Senaratne, D Gerace, O Mirza, VWY Tam… - Journal of cleaner …, 2016 - Elsevier
More than 26.8 billion tonnes of normal concrete is used globally every year, which in turn
creates an overwhelming amount of construction and demolition waste. Although recycled …

Mechanical and healing properties of asphalt mixes reinforced with different types of waste and commercial metal particles

H Ajam, B Gómez-Meijide, I Artamendi… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2018 - Elsevier
Improper disposal of metal waste in landfills is one of the primary means by which metals,
mainly produced in different industrial sectors, reach the soil and ground water. These can …

[PDF][PDF] Multiple criteria decision making with life cycle assessment for material selection of composites.

AS Milani, C Eskicioglu, K Robles, K Bujun… - Express Polymer …, 2011 - researchgate.net
With the advancement of interdisciplinary approaches in today's modern engineering,
current efforts in optimal design of composites include seeking material selection protocols …

Integrating environmental and economic life cycle analysis in product development: a material selection case study

CL Simões, LM Costa Pinto, R Simoes… - The International Journal …, 2013 - Springer
Purpose Achieving sustainability by rethinking products, services and strategies is an
enormous challenge currently laid upon the economic sector, in which materials selection …

Cost effectiveness of reinforcement alternatives for a concrete water chlorination tank

A Younis, U Ebead, P Suraneni, A Nanni - Journal of Building Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Reinforced concrete tanks in water/wastewater treatment plants are susceptible to severe
corrosion due to aggressive exposure conditions resulting from the application of certain …

Environmental Impact Analysis of Oil and Gas Pipe Repair Techniques Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

MM Shaukat, F Ashraf, M Asif, S Pashah, M Makawi - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
External corrosion is one of the major defects for oil and gas pipes. Multiple repair
techniques are used for repairing such pipes, which have different environmental effects. In …

Бетон и железобетон в эпоху устойчивого развития

БВ ГУСЕВ, ВР ФАЛИКМАН - Промышленное и гражданское …, 2016 - elibrary.ru
Бетон-универсальный строительный материал, однако с экологической точки зрения
его производство не безвредно, так как на цементную промышленность приходится …

A comparison LCA of the common steel rebars and FRP

GY Işildar, S Morsali, ZH Zar Gari - Journal of Building Pathology and …, 2020 - Springer
The use of fiberglass-reinforced polymer (GFRP) as an alternative solution in strengthened
concrete technology significantly has been increased recently. Fiberglass rebar (GFRP) took …