Buch, Englisch, 462 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 644 g
Buch, Englisch, 462 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 644 g
ISBN: 978-1-138-07350-0
Verlag: CRC Press
This book offers new data regarding the social and economic importance of concrete and proposes a discussion centered on a holistic approach in terms of resource availability, technical viability, economic feasibility, and environmental compatibility. The authors attribute a growing worldwide concern and understanding of sustainability issues, and an increased focus on climate change as the catalyst in this process. Instead of offering detailed technical advice or recommendations on sustainable issues, they provide examples showcasing sustainability efforts taking place in the concrete environment worldwide. The book includes examples and ideas for solutions from a large number of countries from across the globe.
It presents a holistic and more complete overview of the emission and absorption topic, takes a look at the challenges from a combined old and new world viewing platform and offers an exploration of issues from a social and economic perspective. Concrete and Sustainability details the various rules and regulations that the industry is facing, discusses the various environmental challenges, and explores its impact. As emission, absorptions, and recycling have been the most central elements of discussion in the cement and concrete environment so far, these topics each receive their own chapters. This book also discusses other issues of concern within the various platforms in the industry, as well as future developments, and provides a comprehensive reference list.
Zielgruppe
Concrete materials professionals and researchers, architects and environmental organizations, graduate students in civil engineering.
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Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction. Environmental Issues. The Environmental Challenges – Recycling. Environmental Challenges - Other Items. New Possibilities and Challenges. The Future. References.