Essays about: "recycled construction materials"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 essays containing the words recycled construction materials.

  1. 1. A Multi-Level Perspective: Construction and Demolition Waste Management System : Case Study: Bengaluru

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)

    Author : Prashanth Ramakrishna; [2023]
    Keywords : Bengaluru; C D Waste Management; MLP Theory; Path Dependency;

    Abstract : A significant proportion of construction and demolition (C&D) waste is encompassed within the broader category of global waste. The handling of C&D waste is subject to the influence of a tripartite of environmental, social, and economic factors. READ MORE

  3. 2. ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF USING RECYCLED MATERIALS IN WALL INSULATION : Energy management for sustainable cities, ETC building project.

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Karima Alothman alsaghir; [2023]
    Keywords : Residual buildings; Walls insulation; Recycled materials; Thermal conductivity; IDAICE software; Climate-smart building; Thermo-environmental assessment; Thermo-economic assessment.;

    Abstract : Recycled material has attracted extensive interest due to its positive impact on decarbonization in the building sector. At the same time, utilizing these materials is limited. The main objective of this degree project is to provide a better understanding of recycled materials and their role in environmental and economic aspects. READ MORE

  4. 3. Användning av krävande ballastmaterial vid betongtillverkning - En laborativ utvärdering av absorptionshämmande tillsatsmedel för att möjliggöra användning av glimmerrik bergkross och återvunnen betong som ballast

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Byggnadsmaterial

    Author : Anna Hagberg; Andreas Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Absorption inhibitor; admixtures; aggregate; biotite; calorimetry; compressive strength; concrete; heat development; mica; recycled concrete; workability; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Detta examensarbete utvärderar ett absorptionshämmande tillsatsmedel för att möjliggöra användningen av krävande ballast vid betongtillverkning. Den huvudsakliga anledningen till att ballasten benämns som krävande är att den har ovanligt hög absorptionsförmåga. READ MORE

  5. 4. Reuse and recycling of concrete : Economic barriers and possible opportunities for future profitability

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Julia Knutsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Reuse; Recycling; Circular economy; Construction industry; Building material; Concrete industry;

    Abstract : Today, the world's natural ecosystems are threatened by increased extraction of raw materials andgreenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. One of the drivers of this problem is the impact fromindustries through their production. A possible strategy to reduce pressure on natural ecosystems is toincrease the use of industrial ecosystems. READ MORE

  6. 5. Sustainable furniture design – Giving new life to abundant table tops

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Henrik Wikström Lilliehöök; Marcus Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : MDF; Formaldehyde; Sustainability; Design; Furniture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : To face the rising challenges of climate change, average consumers, institutions and governments need to work towards more sustainable production and consumption. Soeco Kontorsmöbler AB is an established company focused on refurbishing and bringing older furniture back into circulation. READ MORE