Recycling of Building Materials: Generation - Processing - Utilization

Recycling building materials is essential for reducing waste and promoting sustainability in the construction industry. This book provides an overview of the quantities generated, recovery rates, and areas of application of recycled building materials, as well as current processing steps and possibilities for influencing product properties. It also characterizes and presents the fields of application of recycled building materials, starting from the original building material found in construction waste. The book concludes with new developments in processing technologies and an analysis of the potential of construction waste as a source of raw materials.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 18 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden

The undeniable requirement to establish material cycles within the building industry is widely acknowledged. Extensive knowledge on this subject can be found in numerous sources. Within this book, the information is concisely summarized and organized, providing a comprehensive overview. After providing a general introduction to the quantities generated, recovery rates, and diverse applications of recycled building materials, the focus shifts to the current processing steps upon which recycling is founded. Additionally, the potential for influencing product properties through recycling is explored. Furthermore, the characteristics and fields of application of recycled building materials are presented, always starting from the original building material, which is subsequently identified in construction waste. The primary emphasis lies in examining the structural properties of these materials. While environmental considerations have long been a central aspect of this discussion, they are presented in a manner that ensures their relevance. The book concludes with a chapter that highlights recent advancements in processing technologies and examines the immense potential of construction waste as a valuable source of raw materials.

Weight: 0g
Dimension: 240 x 168 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783658346089