Recommendations for Implementing Circular Economy in Construction: Direct Reuse of Steel Structures

S Selvaraj, TM Chan - Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 2024 - Elsevier
The principles of circular economy (CE) were well defined long ago, but adapting it to the
construction sector is a long-winded and complicated task as several stakeholders are …

Systematic Mapping of Circular Economy in Structural Engineering

HR Seeberg, SM Haakonsen, M Luczkowski - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Facing increasing sustainability demands, the construction industry is at a turning point
where the implementation of circular economy (CE) strategies plays an essential role in …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental Study on the Feasibility of Disassembling and Reusing Lightweight Façade Wall Systems

O Iuorio, S Kitayama - International Conference" Coordinating Engineering …, 2024 - Springer
This paper presents experimental investigations into the feasibility of disassembling and
reusing exterior lightweight infill walls. The work stems as necessary steps towards the …

[HTML][HTML] Using bolted connections for the construction, de-construction and reuse of lightweight exterior infill walls: Experimental study

S Kitayama, O Iuorio - Architecture, Structures and Construction, 2024 - Springer
Bolted connections offer advantages in terms of disassembly and reusability, potentially
replacing conventional connections like screws, welds, or chemical bonds. This research …

The Concept of Automated Deployment of Modular Free-Form Truss-Z

M Zawidzki, E Zawidzka - Available at SSRN 4684032 - papers.ssrn.com
Abstract This paper introduces Universal Truss-Z, a modular system for deployable free-form
ramps in any environment. Universal Truss-Z uses only one type of module, which can be …