Sustainable Use of New and Recycled Materials in Coastal and Fluvial Construction: A Guidance Manual (HR Wallingford titles)

1. Auflage 2001
ISBN: 978-0-7277-2950-7
Verlag: Institution of Civil Engineers

Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 297 mm, Gewicht: 740 g

Interest in sustainable development and environmental issues is intensifying. The environmental performance of the construction industry and the impact that construction materials have on the environment throughout their life cycle is increasingly under the scrutiny of local, national and international environmental pressure groups and consequently the general public.Sustainable use of new and recycled materials in coastal and fluvial construction gives practical guidance on how to apply the principles of sustainable construction in coastal and fluvial construction by assessing the environmental impacts of the alternative project options.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Masters, Neal

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Luftreinhaltung
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltüberwachung, Umweltanalytik, Umweltinformatik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Policies, strategies and assessment methodologies - An overview of the policies and strategies aimed at improving environmental performance and achieving sustainable development
Methods for assessing life cycle impacts
Sustainable use of new and recycled materials as part of the design process - Comparison and selection of project options and materials
Environmental lifecycles and impacts of new and recycled materials - The lifecycles of construction materials