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- Title
Environmental Impact of Concrete Slab Made of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Based on Limit States of Load-Bearing Capacity and Serviceability—LCA Case Study.
- Authors
Pavlů, Tereza; Pešta, Jan; Vlach, Tomáš; Fořtová, Kristina
- Abstract
In the case of concrete sustainability, two main ways are generally discussed: (1) the reduction of natural raw materials and (2) the reduction of emissions related to concrete production. Following the second point, there have not yet been reported clear results. This problem is not given enough attention in present publications. This study brings a general view of this issue and a basic comparison with common concrete and traditional reinforcement. This case study deals with the life cycle analysis of a concrete slab made of recycled aggregate concrete with a fine recycled aggregate. The concrete slab was designed according to the limit states of load-bearing capacity and serviceability, which is based on the experimental verification of recycled aggregate concrete properties. Two different reinforcements are compared: (1) ordinary reinforcement by steel bars and (2) glass fibers. Furthermore, scenarios vary due to the slab thickness and reinforcement percentage. The results show the positive environmental impact of replacing natural sand with a fine recycled aggregate. The reduction of climate change potential can be almost 40% in some cases.
- Subjects
RECYCLED concrete aggregates; CONCRETE slabs; RAW materials; REINFORCING bars; STEEL bars; GLASS fibers
- Publication
Materials (1996-1944), 2023, Vol 16, Issue 2, p616
- ISSN
1996-1944
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ma16020616