Circular Economy Solutions for Engineered Construction Materials (Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering)

Gunasekara, Chamila (EDT)/ Setunge, Sujeeva (EDT)/ Law, David (EDT)

Woodhead Publishing（2026/09発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 300 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780443450891

Full Description

Circular Economy Solutions for Engineered Construction Materials presents a collection of cutting-edge research and practical solutions from the leading industry experts and researchers; it provides readers with actionable insights into transforming reclaimed waste into valuable construction materials, pioneering post-carbon innovations, and integrating social and policy dimensions into waste minimisation strategies. The book highlights multidisciplinary approaches, such as carbon fixation, computer-aided design technologies and smart waste tracking systems, offering readers practical pathways towards circular economy practices

Contents

1. Introduction

Part I: Transformation of Reclaimed Wastes in Construction Materials
2. Upcycled waste clay as binder material in concrete
3. Beneficial use of harvested coal ash in concrete production
4. Mechano-chemical activation of waste into concrete binder
5. Carbon fixation in concrete and durability

Part II: Post-Carbon Innovations in Buildings and Infrastructures
6. Computer-aided technologies in analysis and design
7. Engineered solution for sustainable and resilient infrastructure
8. Carbon-conditioned recycled aggregate in concrete
9. Advanced cement-based sensors for smart and sustainable infrastructure

Part III: Social Changes and Waste Minimisations
10. Social and policy dimensions of waste management in constructions
11. Smart waste tracking for infrastructure