Multi-functional Concrete with Recycled Aggregates

This book provides an overview of sustainable concrete materials, including engineering, environmental, policy, and management factors. It aims to introduce the latest research and practices of traditional recycled aggregate concrete, high-performance concrete adopting recycled aggregates, and multifunctional recycled aggregate concrete. It also links the technical development of multipurpose sustainable concrete into C&D waste management.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 444 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of sustainable concrete materials, encompassing a wide range of topics such as engineering, environmental, policy, and management. Drawing from a global pool of contributing authors hailing from diverse disciplines, united by the overarching theme of sustainability in concrete, this publication seeks to offer a comprehensive overview of existing research and practices related to traditional recycled aggregate concrete. It also introduces the latest advancements in high-performance concrete, where recycled aggregates from construction and demolition (C&D) wastes are utilized, highlighting their potential for environmental sustainability. Furthermore, the book disseminates the latest findings on multifunctional recycled aggregate concrete, achieving waste reuse while simultaneously pursuing other environmental sustainability goals. Additionally, it establishes a connection between the technical development of multipurpose sustainable concrete and effective C&D waste management. By exploring these diverse aspects, this book serves as a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and policymakers involved in the field of concrete materials and sustainability.

Sustainable concrete materials, encompassing a wide range of topics such as engineering, environmental, policy, and management, are explored in depth in the comprehensive book titled "Multi-functional Concrete with Recycled Aggregates." Drawing from a global pool of contributing authors hailing from diverse disciplines, united by the overarching theme of sustainability in concrete, this publication seeks to offer a comprehensive overview of existing research and practices related to traditional recycled aggregate concrete. It also introduces the latest advancements in high-performance concrete, where recycled aggregates from construction and demolition (C&D) wastes are utilized, highlighting their potential for environmental sustainability. Furthermore, the book disseminates the latest findings on multifunctional recycled aggregate concrete, achieving waste reuse while simultaneously pursuing other environmental sustainability goals. Additionally, it establishes a connection between the technical development of multipurpose sustainable concrete and effective C&D waste management. By exploring these diverse aspects, this book serves as a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and policymakers involved in the field of concrete materials and sustainability.

Weight: 1000g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323898386