Proceedings of the 3rd RILEM Spring Convention and Conference (RSCC 2020): Volume 4: Shift to a Circular Economy

This book summarizes peer-reviewed contributions presented at the 3rd RILEM Spring Convention and Conference, focusing on the theme of "Ambitioning a Sustainable Future for Built Environment: Comprehensive Strategies for Unprecedented Challenges." It explores sustainable materials, structural systems, recycling, and reusing, as well as industrial processes and integrative approaches to achieve a circular economy. The subtopics include industrialized construction systems, recycling and reuse, 4Ls, digital manufacturing, design for deconstruction, smart demolition techniques, timber structures, Life-Cycle Assessment, and recycling of pavements and materials in roads.

Format: Hardback
Length: 315 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The 3rd RILEM Spring Convention and Conference, held at Guimarães and hosted by the University of Minho, Portugal, from March 9 to 14, 2020, brought together esteemed scholars and experts from around the world to explore the theme of "Ambitioning a Sustainable Future for Built Environment: Comprehensive Strategies for Unprecedented Challenges." This conference aimed to delve into the current challenges and impacts of the built environment on sustainability, fostering a collaborative platform for discussing innovative solutions and advancing the field.

The present volume, dedicated to the topic of "Shift to a Circular Economy," serves as a comprehensive resource on sustainability, encompassing a wide range of research and recent technologies related to the use and development of sustainable materials and structural systems. It also explores the critical aspects of recycling and reusing, recognizing the importance of minimizing waste in industrial processes. Furthermore, this volume addresses the implementation of industrial processes that promote circularity, including digital fabrication and deconstruction, as well as integrative approaches that contribute to the achievement of the circular economy concept.

In addition to these core topics, the book delves into research on novel or existing construction materials and systems that are based on local resources and regional practices. The subtopics covered include industrialized construction systems that minimize waste, recycling and reuse of materials and components, 4Ls: local constructions with local materials through local approaches for local development, Digital Manufacturing, design for deconstruction, smart demolition techniques, timber structures, Life-Cycle Assessment of construction materials and technologies, recycling of pavements and materials in roads.

By compiling the peer-reviewed contributions presented at the 3rd RILEM Spring Convention and Conference, this book offers valuable insights into the latest developments and advancements in the field of sustainability in the built environment. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students interested in promoting sustainable practices and achieving a more resilient and environmentally friendly future.

Weight: 682g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030765422
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021