Sustainability of Construction Materials
Sustainability of Construction Materials

Author: Jamal Khatib

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2009-04-29

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 1845695844

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Until recently, much of the development of building materials has predominantly focused on producing cheaper, stronger and more durable construction materials. More recently attention has been given to the environmental issues in manufacturing, using, disposing and recycling of construction materials. Sustainability of construction materials brings together a wealth of recent research on the subject.The first part of the book gives a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the sustainability of the following building materials: aggregates; timber, wood and bamboo; vegetable fibres; masonry; cement, concrete and cement replacement materials; metals and alloys; glass; and engineered wood products. A final group of chapters cover the use of waste tyre rubber in civil engineering works, the durability of sustainable construction materials and nanotechnologies for sustainable construction.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Sustainability of construction materials is a standard reference for anyone involved in the construction and civil engineering industries with an interest in the highly important topic of sustainability. - Provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the sustainability of a variety of construction materials ranging from wood and bamboo to cement and concrete - Assesses the durability of sustainable construction materials including the utilisation of waste tyre rubber and vegetable fibres - Collates a wealth of recent research including relevant case studies as well as an investigation into future trends

Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure
Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure

Author: Leslie Struble

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-07-11

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 3319616331

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This volume includes a unique group of chapters focusing on new advances in materials for infrastructure sustainability. Chapters have been well-organized and handled by a group of international experts in order to discuss a timely topic with regards to the sustainable infrastructures. This volume is part of the proceedings of the 1st GeoMEast International Congress and Exhibition on Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, Egypt 2017.

Sustainable Infrastructure: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice
Sustainable Infrastructure: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-11-01

Total Pages: 1044

ISBN-13: 1799809498

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The continued growth of any nation depends largely on the development of their built infrastructures and communities. By creating stable infrastructures, countries can more easily thrive in competitive international markets. Sustainable Infrastructure: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice examines sustainable development through the lens of transportation, waste management, land use planning, and governance. Highlighting a range of topics such as sustainable development, transportation planning, and regional and urban infrastructure planning, this publication is an ideal reference source for engineers, planners, government officials, developers, policymakers, legislators, researchers, academicians, and graduate-level students seeking current research on the latest trends in sustainable infrastructure.

Sustainable Infrastructure for Cities and Societies
Sustainable Infrastructure for Cities and Societies

Author: Michael Neuman

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-12-31

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1000513688

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The central role of infrastructure to cities, and in particular their sustainability, is essential for proper planning and design since most energy and materials are themselves consumed by or through infrastructures. Moreover, infrastructures of all types affect matters of economic and social equity, due to access that they provide or prevent. Sustainable Infrastructure for Cities and Societies shows how fundamental planning, design, finance, and governance principles can be adapted for sustainable infrastructure to provide solutions to make cities significantly more sustainable. By providing a contemporary overview on infrastructure, cities, planning, economies, and sustainability, the book addresses how to plan, design, finance, and manage infrastructure in ways that reduce consumption and harmful impacts while maintaining and improving life quality. It considers the interrelationships between the economic, political, societal, and institutional frameworks, providing an integrative approach including livability and sustainability, principles and practice, and planning and design. It further translates these approaches that professionals, policymakers, and leaders can use. This approach gives the book wide appeal for students, researchers, and practitioners hoping to build a more sustainable world.

Sustainable Construction Technologies
Sustainable Construction Technologies

Author: Vivian Y. Tam

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2019-01-03

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13: 0128117508

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Sustainable Construction Technologies: Life-Cycle Assessment provides practitioners with a tool to help them select technologies that are financially advantageous even though they have a higher initial cost. Chapters provide an overview of LCA and how it can be used in conjunction with other indicators to manage construction. Topics covered include indoor environment quality, energy efficiency, transport, water reuse, materials, land use and ecology, and more. The book presents a valuable tool for construction professionals and researchers that want to apply sustainable construction techniques to their projects. Practitioners will find the international case studies and discussions of worldwide regulation and standards particularly useful. - Provides a framework for analyzing sustainable construction technologies and economic viability - Introduces key credit criteria for different sustainable construction technologies - Covers the most relevant construction areas - Includes technologies that can be employed during the process of construction, or to the product of the construction process, i.e. buildings - Analyzes international rating systems and provides supporting case studies

Bio-based Materials and Biotechnologies for Eco-efficient Construction
Bio-based Materials and Biotechnologies for Eco-efficient Construction

Author: F. Pacheco-Torgal

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2020-03-18

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 0128194812

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Bio-based Materials and Biotechnologies for Eco-efficient Construction fills a gap in the published literature, discussing bio-based materials and biotechnologies that are crucial for a more sustainable construction industry. With comprehensive coverage and contributions from leading experts in the field, the book includes sections on Bio-based materials and biotechnologies for infrastructure applications, Bio-based materials and biotechnologies for building energy efficiency, and other applications, such as using biotechnology to reduce indoor air pollution, for water treatment, and in soil decontamination. The book will be an essential reference resource for academic researchers, civil engineers, contractors working in construction works, postgraduate students and other professionals.

Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure
Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure

Author: Annie R. Pearce

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-07-03

Total Pages: 642

ISBN-13: 1136475281

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Construction is one of the biggest industries in the world, providing necessary facilities for human prosperity ranging from the homes in which we live to the highways we drive, the power plants that provide energy for our daily activities, and the very infrastructure on which human society is built. The construction sector, including the building sector, has among the largest potential of any industry to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This ambitious and comprehensive textbook covers the concept of embedding sustainability across all construction activities. It is aimed at students taking courses in construction management and the built environment. Written in a lively and engaging style the book sets out the practical requirements of making the transition to a sustainable construction industry by 2020. Case studies are included throughout making the book both a core reference and a practical guide.

Advanced Civil Infrastructure Materials
Advanced Civil Infrastructure Materials

Author: H Wu

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2006-04-26

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 1845691172

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In recent decades, material development in response to a call for more durable infrastructures has led to many exciting advancements. Fiber reinforced composite designs, with very unique properties, are now being explored in many infrastructural applications. Even concrete and steel are being steadily improved to have better properties and durability.Advanced civil infrastructure materials provides an up-to-date review of several emerging construction materials that may have a significant impact on repairs of existing infrastructures and/or new constructions. Each chapter explores the 'materials design concept' which leads to the creation of advanced composites by synergistically combining two or more constituents. Such design methodology is made possible by several key advancements in materials science and mechanics. Each chapter is concluded with selective examples of real world applications using these advanced materials. This includes relevant structural design guidelines and mechanics to assist readers in comprehending the uses of these advanced materials.The contributors are made up of renowned authors who are recognized for their expertise in their chosen field. Advanced civil infrastructure materials is of value to both graduate and undergraduate students of civil engineering, and will serve as a useful reference guide for researchers and practitioners in the construction industry. - A valuable reference for researchers and practitioners in the construction industry - Essential reading for graduate and undergraduate students of civil engineering - Written by an expert pannel

Modern Civil Engineering in Trend of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development
Modern Civil Engineering in Trend of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development

Author: Hamidi Abdul Aziz

Publisher:

Published: 2015-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783038356196

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Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the eco-AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering 2015 (eco-AICCE'15), September 9-11, 2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.The 114 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Geotechnical Engineering; Chapter 2: Structural Engineering; Chapter 3: Highway and Transportation Engineering; Chapter 4: Environmental Engineering; Chapter 5: Water Resources Engineering; Chapter 6: Construction Management

Engineering for Sustainable Communities
Engineering for Sustainable Communities

Author: William Edward Kelly

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 9780784414811

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Engineering for Sustainable Communities: Principles and Practices defines and outlines sustainable engineering methods for real-world engineering projects.