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Author:   F. Pacheco-Torgal (C-TAC Research Centre, University of Minho, Guimaraes, Portugal) ,  Yining Ding (State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China) ,  Joao Labrincha (University of Aveiro, Portugal) ,  Yining Ding (Dalian University of Technology in China)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Volume:   47
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.70cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   1.130kg
ISBN:  

9780857096821

ISBN 10:   0857096826
Pages:   672
Publication Date:   30 September 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Contributor contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering Chapter 1: Introduction to the recycling of construction and demolition waste (CDW) Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 EU 70% recycling target for 2020 1.3 Outline of the book Part I: Managing construction and demolition waste Chapter 2: Improving waste management plans in construction projects Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Existing waste management planning (WMP) measures and methods of control 2.3 Assessing the effectiveness of WMP methodology 2.4 Conclusions 2.5 Acknowledgement Chapter 3: Methods for estimating construction and demolition (C&D) waste Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Definitions and documents 3.3 Sources of construction and demolition (C&D) waste 3.4 Composition of C&D waste 3.5 Quantification of C&D waste studies 3.6 Estimate procedures and case studies 3.7 Future trends 3.8 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 4: Waste management plants and technology for recycling construction and demolition (C&D) waste: state-of-the-art and future challenges Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Types of waste management plants 4.3 Environmental and health aspects 4.4 Construction and demolition (C&D) waste management plants in the waste chain: a systems perspective 4.5 Conclusions and future trends 4.6 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 5: Multi-criteria decision-making methods for the optimal location of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) recycling facilities Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Decision-making tools: site selection 5.3 Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA): an overview 5.4 MCA-based methodology for site selection of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) recycling facilities 5.5 A case study: Cantabria, northern Spain 5.3 Geographical areas defined in the case study in Cantabria, northern Spain. 5.6 Sensitivity analysis of the ranking of C&DW facility location alternatives to the criteria weightings with different MCA methods. 5.7 I nfluence of uncertainty on the ranking of C&DW facility location alternatives with different MCA methods. 5.6 Conclusions Acknowledgements Chapter 6: The economics of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) management facilities Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Drivers and constraints for the development of the recycling sector 6.3 Cost factors of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) recycling 6.4 Cost factors of the end-of-waste criteria implementation 6.5 Future trends 6.6 Acknowledgement Part II: Processing and properties of recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste Chapter 7: Conventional demolition versus deconstruction techniques in managing construction and demolition waste (CDW) Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Technological aspects of demolition 7.3 Technological aspects of deconstruction 7.4 Demolition versus deconstruction: economic analysis 7.5 Demolition versus deconstruction: environmental analysis 7.6 Conclusions 7.7 Future trends Chapter 8: Demolition techniques and production of construction and demolition waste (CDW) for recycling Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 End-of-life scenarios for buildings 8.3 Planning demolition 8.4 Demolition technologies 8.5 Top-down and other demolition methods 8.6 Types and handling of demolition waste 8.7 Conclusions Chapter 9: Preparation of concrete aggregates from construction and demolition waste (CDW) Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Technological aspects of concrete recycling 9.3 Uses of recycled construction and demolition waste (CDW) materials 9.4 Economic aspects of recycled aggregate for concrete 9.5 Environmental aspects of recycled aggregate for concrete 9.6 Conclusions and future trends Chapter 10: Separation processes to improve the quality of recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Recycled concrete aggregates (RCA): properties and mortar content 10.3 Beneficiation of RCAs: innovative methods 10.4 Effects of RCA beneficiation on the mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) 10.5 Economic and environmental assessment of RCA beneficiation Chapter 11: Quality control of recycled aggregates (RAs) from construction and demolition waste (CDW) Abstract: 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Composition and classification of recycled aggregates (RAs) 11.3 Quality criteria for the use of RAs 11.4 Guidelines for measuring quality parameters of RAs 11.5 Parameters affecting compliance with quality criteria 11.6 Conclusions Chapter 12: Properties of concrete with recycled aggregates Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Properties of fresh concrete using recycled aggregates 12.3 Properties of hardened concrete using recycled aggregates 12.4 Summary: using recycled aggregates successfully in concrete Chapter 13: Strength and durability of concrete using recycled aggregates (RAs) Abstract: 13.1 Introduction: using recycled aggregates (RAs) in concrete 13.2 Factors affecting the durability of concrete 13.3 Strength and durability of concrete using RAs 13.4 Conclusions Part III: Applications of recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste Chapter 14: Recycled aggregates (RAs) for roads Abstract: 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Physico-mechanical characterisation of recycled aggregates (RAs) for roads 14.3 Chemical characterisation of RAs for road construction 14.4 RAs from construction and demolition waste (CDW) in pavement sections 14.5 Assessing the use of RAs in practice 14.6 Environmental performance 14.7 Conclusions and future trends Chapter 15: Recycled aggregates (RAs) for asphalt materials Abstract 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Volumetric properties 15.3 Rutting 15.4 Stiffness 15.5 Fatigue 15.6 Stripping and durability 15.7 Conclusions 15.8 Acknowledgements Chapter 16: Recycled asphalt (RA) for pavements Abstract: 16.1 Introduction 16.2 The recycling process for recycled asphalt (RA) 16.3 Assessment of the properties of RA 16.4 Designing a pavement mix containing RA 16.5 Testing the mechanical properties of designed mixtures 16.6 Future trends Chapter 17: The suitability of concrete using recycled aggregates (RAs) for high-performance concrete (HPC) Abstract: 17.1 Introduction 17.2 High performance concrete (HPC) with recycled aggregates (RAs): an overview 17.3 Applications of HPC using RAs Chapter 18: Use of construction and demolition waste (CDW) for alkali-activated or geopolymer cements 18.1 Introduction 18.2 The development of alkali-activated or geopolymer cements 18.3 Mechanisms of alkali activation and properties of alkali-activated cements 18.4 Applications of alkali-activated or geopolymer cements 18.5 Precursors for alkali-activated or geopolymer cements 18.6 The development of alkali-activated or geopolymer cements based on construction and demolition waste 18.7 Conclusions Part IV: Environmental issues affecting recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste Chapter 19: Removing gypsum from construction and demolition waste (C&DW) Abstract 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Definition and utilization of gypsum 19.3 The problem of contamination of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) by gypsum 19.4 Current methods of removing gypsum from C&DW 19.5 Minimum contamination levels for various uses of recovered aggregate 19.6 Current research and future needs Chapter 20: Recycling asbestos-containing material (ACM) from construction and demolition waste (CDW) Abstract: 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Classification of asbestos minerals, health effects and use of asbestos as a building material 20.3 The reclamation, disposal and recycling of asbestos-containing material (ACM) 20.4 Recycling cement asbestos for the production of concrete 20.5 Recycling cement asbestos in geopolymers 20.6 Future trends Chapter 21: Remediation processes for wood treated with organic and/or inorganic preservatives Abstract: 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Physical remediation processes for treated wood wastes 21.3 Bioremediation of treated wood wastes 21.4 Chemical remediation processes for treated wood wastes 21.5 Future trends Chapter 22: An effective approach to utilize recycled aggregates (RAs) from alkali-silica reaction (ASR) affected Portland cement concrete Abstract: 22.1 Introduction 22.2 Scope of the study 22.3 Materials and test methods 22.4 Results and discussion 22.5 Field implications 22.6 Recommendations Chapter 23: Life-cycle assessment (LCA) of concrete with recycled aggregates (RAs) Abstract: 23.1 Introduction 23.2 Properties of concrete with recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) 23.3 Life-cycle assessment (LCA) of concrete: allocation issues 23.4 A case study: LCA of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) production compared to natural aggregate concrete (NAC) production 23.5 LCA of low-grade applications of RCA 23.6 LCA of waste management systems 23.7 Conclusions and future trends 23.8 Acknowledgement Chapter 24: Assessing the potential environmental hazards of concrete made using recycled aggregates (RAs) Abstract: 24.1 Introduction 24.2 Methods for assessing the potential hazard of construction materials and wastes 24.3 Pollutant emissions from concrete materials 24.4 Recycled aggregates (RAs): properties and intrinsic potential hazards 24.5 Concrete materials containing RAs: properties and potential hazards 24.6 Conclusions Index

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Fernando Pacheco-Torgal is an investigator in the C-TAC Research Unit at the University of Minho, Portugal, and is the author or co-author of more than 200 publications, including the edition of seven international books. Vivian Tam is Senior Lecturer in Quality Surveying in the School of Engineering and Construction Management at the University of Western Sydney, Australia. She is the author of over 200 papers. Joao Labrincha is Associate Professor in the Materials and Ceramics Engineering Department of the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and member of the CICECO research unit. He has registered 22 patent applications, and has published over 170 papers. Yining Ding is Professor in the Institute of Structural Engineering at Dalian University of Technology, China. He has published over 100 papers in three languages.

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