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Construction and Building Materials | Journal - ScienceDirect
Construction materials and technology covers topics including: cement, concrete reinforcement, bricks and mortars, additives, corrosion technology, ceramics, timber, steel, polymers, glass fibres, recycled materials, bamboo, rammed earth, non-conventional building materials, bituminous materials and railway material applications.
Emerging trends in sustainable building materials: Technological ...
The adoption of sustainable building materials is a crucial measure in response to these environmental challenges. By focusing on materials that offer renewable sources, low emissions, and enhanced energy efficiency, the construction industry can significantly reduce its overall environmental impact.
Life Cycle Assessment of construction materials: Methodologies ...
The construction industry has a significant impact on the environment, accounting for a substantial portion of resource consumption, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Construction materials play a crucial role in determining the sustainability of buildings and infrastructure. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a valuable tool that allows for a comprehensive evaluation of the environmental ...
A comprehensive study of building materials and bricks for residential ...
Residential construction materials have undergone a notable evolution within the construction sector. This paper extensively reviews various types of bricks and building materials commonly employed in house construction, categorizing them into classifications such as typical clay, concrete, fly ash, and new materials such as aerated concrete and recycled bricks. The study thoroughly ...
A critical review on recycling and reuse of construction and demolition ...
Recycling and reusing construction materials are some solutions to overcome depletion of resources leading to sustainability. This addresses the environmental and economic advantages of using refined waste management techniques, including life cycle assessment, deconstruction methods, or even the reuse of concrete, metals, and glass.
Utilization of industrial, agricultural, and construction waste in ...
Using waste materials in cementitious composites presents a promising avenue for sustainable construction practices. This comprehensive review highlights the potential of various waste materials, including industrial by-products, agricultural residues, and construction and demolition waste, to partially replace traditional cement and aggregates.
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Construction ...
Read the latest articles of Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Construction Materials at ScienceDirect.com, Elsevier’s leading platform of peer-reviewed scholarly literature
Sustainability-oriented construction materials for traditional ...
The increasing replacement of traditional construction materials with modern alternatives often overlooks their superior environmental adaptability and sustainability, resulting in missed opportunities for energy efficiency and carbon emission reductions.
Assessing and mitigating environmental impacts of construction ...
This study evaluates the environmental impacts of various primary construction materials by leveraging more original and comprehensive Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and incorporates insights from prevvious research to summarize effective mitigation strategies.
Insights - Construction and Building Materials - ScienceDirect
An international journal dedicated to the investigation and innovative use of materials in construction. Construction and Building Materials provides an international forum for the dissemination of innovative and original research and development in the field of construction and building materials …
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