RILEM TC URM: Use of recycled materials in building constructions

Title: RILEM TC URM: Use of recycled materials in building constructions
Author(s): RILEM TC URM, C. F. Hendriks, G. M. T. Janssen
Paper category : journal
Serial title: Materials and Structures
Abreviated Serial title: Mater. Struct.
ISSN: 1359-5997
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Volume: 36
Issue: 263
Issue date: 2003-11-01
Publication year: 2003
Pages: 604 - 608
Total Pages: 5
Nb references: 3
Language: English

Abstract: There are several options for the use of recycled materials in constructions.
For every option a number of technical and environmental aspects are relevant.
This paper describes several models which can be used to take the optimal decision.
In general the world-wide used Life Cycle Assessment can be used as a multi-parameter model for the environmental effects.
A new single indicator model, the Eco-costs/Value ratio simplifies the decision process.
For waste management the model called Delft Ladder is developed.
The approach called Design for Recycling can be used to optimize design of constructions for later reuse.
In the same way, the Design for Disassembly can be used for demolition.
For the technical aspects two models were developed concerning degradation processes and high-graded applications.

Online publication: 2003-09-27
Classification: RILEM Technical Committees
Publication type : full_text
Public price (Euros): 0.00
doi: 10.1617/13962