Advances in Sustainable Concrete for Construction

Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-3-031-85051-6
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

Buch, Englisch, 202 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 492 g

This book offers groundbreaking insights into transforming the concrete industry with innovative, environmentally conscious solutions. It explores the latest advancements in sustainable technologies, including climate-improved concrete, green binders, recycled materials, and high-performance composites. It also covers the optimization of reinforced concrete structures, load-bearing columns and beams replacements, as well as non-destructive testing methods for predicting concrete performance. Additionally, it investigates engineered cementitious composites, internally cured concrete, and industrial by-products to address pressing environmental challenges in construction. An indispensable reference for engineers, architects, and researchers shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure and reducing carbon footprints

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bahrami, Alireza

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Bauingenieurwesen
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Ökologische Aspekte in der Architektur
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Baukonstruktion, Baufachmaterialien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Structural Performance of Various Climate-Improved Concrete Types.- Optimization of Reinforced Concrete.-Innovative Materials and Strategies for Low-Carbon Concrete.- Developing Empirical Models for Assessing On-Site Performance of Structural Concrete Element.- Engineered cementitious composites.-Enhancing acid resistance of recycled aggregate concrete using rice husk ash and hybrid fibers.- Enhancing acid resistance of recycled aggregate concrete using rice husk ash and hybrid fibers.- Experimental Analysis of Spent Wash as a Waste Material in Mortar.- Sustainable development with earth concrete.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Alireza Bahrami is an Associate Professor of Civil and Structural Engineering and the Head of Subject at the University of Gävle, Sweden. With extensive experience in both academia and industry, he has worked in various consulting and construction firms, alongside his academic roles at multiple universities.

He has taught a broad range of specialized courses to both master’s and bachelor’s students in Civil and Structural Engineering and has supervised and examined numerous PhD, master’s, and bachelor’s theses. He has conducted significant research, publishing articles in high-ranking journals and presenting at international conferences. He has also held several leadership roles at universities, including Department Head of Civil and Structural Engineering, Chairman of the Structural Engineering Specialization Committee, and Member of the University’s Research and Technology Committee.

In industry, he has worked on a variety of civil and structural engineering projects and has held several key positions in companies, including Managing Director, Board Member, Successor to Managing Director, Head of Technical Office, Project Manager, Head of Designs and Studies, Head Supervisor, Senior Structural Designer, Calculations Ambassador, and Construction Site Engineer.