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1 online resource (646 pages) : illustrations. |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Woodhead Publishing series in civil and structural engineering, 2052-4714 ; no. 47 |
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Woodhead Publishing series in civil and structural engineering ; no. 47.
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| Summary |
The civil engineering sector accounts for a significant percentage of global material and energy consumption and is a major contributor of waste material. The ability to recycle and reuse concrete and demolition waste is critical to reducing environmental impacts in meeting national, regional and global environmental targets. Handbook of recycled concrete and demolition waste summarises key recent research in achieving these goals. Part one considers techniques for managing construction and demolition waste, including waste management plans, ways of estimating levels of waste, the types and optimal location of waste recycling plants and the economics of managing construction and demolition waste. Part two reviews key steps in handling construction and demolition waste. It begins with a comparison between conventional demolition and construction techniques before going on to discuss the preparation, refinement and quality control of concrete aggregates produced from waste. It concludes by assessing the mechanical properties, strength and durability of concrete made using recycled aggregates. Part three includes examples of the use of recycled aggregates in applications such as roads, pavements, high-performance concrete and alkali-activated or geopolymer cements. Finally, the book discusses environmental and safety issues such as the removal of gypsum, asbestos and alkali-silica reaction (ASR) concrete, as well as life-cycle analysis of concrete with recycled aggregates. Handbook of recycled concrete and demolition waste is a standard reference for all those involved in the civil engineering sector, as well as academic researchers in the field. Summarises key recent research in recycling and reusing concrete and demolition waste to reduce environmental impacts and meet national, regional and global environmental targetsConsiders techniques for managing construction and demolition waste, including waste management plans, ways of estimating levels of waste, the types and optimal location of waste recycling plantsReviews key steps in handling construction and demolition waste. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Part I. Managing construction and demolition waste -- part II. Processing and properties of recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste -- part III. Applications of recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste -- part IV. Environmental issues affecting recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste. |
| Subject |
Concrete -- Recycling.
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Béton -- Recyclage.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Infrastructure.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General.
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Concrete -- Recycling
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| Added Author |
Torgal, Fernando Pacheco.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780857096821 |
| ISBN |
9780857096906 (electronic bk.) |
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0857096907 (electronic bk.) |
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0857096826 (print) |
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9780857096821 (print) |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000052907535 |
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AU@ 000053000443 |
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DEBBG BV042316792 |
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DEBBG BV044065306 |
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DEBSZ 414267672 |
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DEBSZ 431576866 |
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DEBSZ 481275509 |
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GBVCP 800010345 |
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NZ1 15582666 |
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