Download or read book Polymers in Concrete Towards Innovation Productivity and Sustainability in the Built Environment written by Sook Fun Wong and published by Trans Tech Publications Ltd. This book was released on 2015-11-26 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 15th International Congress on Polymers in Concrete (ICPIC 2015), October 19-21, 2015, Singapore

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Download or read book International Congress on Polymers in Concrete ICPIC 2018 written by Mahmoud M. Reda Taha and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-06 with total page 757 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume collects the proceedings from the International Congress of Polymers in Concrete 2018 (ICPIC), held under the theme “Polymers for Resilient and Sustainable Concrete Infrastructure.” ICPIC 2018 provides an opportunity for researchers and specialists working in the fields of polymers to exchange ideas and follow the latest progress in the use of polymers in concrete infrastructure. It also showcases the use of polymers and polymer concrete in sustainable and resilient development, and provides a platform for local and overseas suppliers, developers, manufacturers and contractors using polymers, polymer concrete and polymer composites in concrete structures to develop new business opportunities and follow the latest developments in the field. The International Congress of Polymers in Concrete is an international forum that has taken place every three years for the last 40 years with the objective of following progress in the field of polymers and their use in concrete and construction. Following 15 successful congresses held in London (1975), Austin (1978), Koriyama (1981), Darmstadt (1984), Brighton (1987), Shanghai (1990), Moscow (1992), Oostende (1995), Bologna (1998), Honolulu (2001), Berlin (2004), Chuncheon (2007), Funchal (2010), Shanghai (2013) and Singapore (2015), the 16th ICPIC will take place in Washington, DC, from April 29 to May 1st, 2018.

Download or read book Climate Change Management and Social Innovations for Sustainable Global Organization written by Dave, Sumita and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-09-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The issue of climate change poses a significant challenge to organizations worldwide, affecting the availability and quality of essential resources such as energy, water, and manpower. This research book emphasizes the urgent need for social and technological innovations to address the negative impact of climate change and transition towards a Net Zero economy. Strategies such as lifestyle alterations, efficient resource utilization, and adoption of clean technologies can assist organizations in dealing with this global concern. Climate Change Management and Social Innovations for Sustainable Global Organization offers a comprehensive examination of the nature and impact of climate change on businesses, including case studies and strategies for mitigating its effects. The book also assesses the role of frugal innovations, resource utilization patterns, and lifestyles on greenhouse gas emissions, promoting Net-Zero practices. It is a valuable resource for professionals and researchers in the field of climate change and sustainable development, including policy makers, corporate decision makers, environmentalists, and academics. Furthermore, the book can be used as supporting material for undergraduate and master's business students and managers interested in exploring the link between sustainable development and climate change.

Download or read book Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials written by Rathish Kumar Pancharathi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-04-17 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents select proceedings of the National Conference on Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials (ASCM 2019) held at the National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India. The book includes contributions from academics and practitioners on low-energy cement technologies, innovative materials and structural technologies towards cost-effective, environment friendly, durable, energy-efficient, and sustainable construction. The topics covered emphasize on cutting-edge, economically viable, and sustainable solutions with an aim to increase profitability, and decrease construction time and overall impact on the built environment. The book will be useful for researchers and practitioners interested in sustainable construction and allied fields.

Download or read book Sustainable Concrete Solutions written by Costas Georgopoulos and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-01-09 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The challenges facing humanity in the 21st century include climate change, population growth, overconsumption of resources, overproduction of waste and increasing energy demands. For construction practitioners, responding to these challenges means creating a built environment that provides accommodation and infrastructure with better whole-life performance using lower volumes of primary materials, less non-renewable energy, wasting less and causing fewer disturbances to the natural environment. Concrete is ubiquitous in the built environment. It is therefore essential that it is used in the most sustainable way so practitioners must become aware of the range of sustainable concrete solutions available for construction. While sustainable development has been embedded into engineering curricula, it can be difficult for students and academics to be fully aware of the innovations in sustainable construction that are developed by the industry. Sustainable Concrete Solutions serves as an introduction to and an overview of the latest developments in sustainable concrete construction. It provides useful guidance, with further references, to students, researchers, academics and practitioners of all construction disciplines who are faced with the challenge of designing, specifying and constructing with concrete.

Download or read book Urban Sustainability and Energy Management of Cities for Improved Health and Well Being written by González-Lezcano, Roberto Alonso and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-04-29 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Global environmental challenges such as climate change, rapid urbanization, and human influence on the environment continue to grow. Many of these resulting risks lead to diseases and negative impacts on health and quality of life. It is now essential to develop more sustainable and healthy environments with greater focus on prevention by targeting the root causes of disease. Urban communities comprise a high concentration of services, consumption, and waste and represent an unsustainable pattern of urbanization that accelerates the decline of global ecosystems services rather than supporting them through the compensatory contributions of peri-urban and rural areas. By focusing on reducing environmental and social risk factors, almost a quarter of the global burden of disease can be avoided through better health promotion strategies and improved prevention and hygiene measures. Urban Sustainability and Energy Management of Cities for Improved Health and Well-Being highlights the interdisciplinary connections between the environment and human health, focusing on new ideas and suggestions for promoting both sustainable development and human health and well-being. It creates a new approach to the analysis of human impacts on the natural environment and, conversely, determines how the environment can modulate human lifestyles and health. Furthermore, this book explores opportunities and challenges urban communities face as they seek to become sustainable systems embedded in their diverse and complex social and environmental contexts. Covering topics such as affordable housing, ecological waste materials, and urban health, this premier reference source is an essential resource for environmentalists, civil engineers, government officials, architects, libraries, students and educators of higher education, urban planners, researchers, and academicians.

Download or read book Production Properties and Applications of Engineered Cementitious Composites written by Praveenkumar, S. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-04-19 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) is a new type of fiber-reinforced bendable cementitious composite that is used in various civil engineering applications instead of conventional and fiber-reinforced concrete due to its high mechanical and durable properties. In the macro and micro mechanic systems of ECC, the incorporation of different materials plays a vital role in enhancing the properties of ECC. Conventional concrete and fiber-reinforced concrete have a brittle nature and crack easily under environmental and mechanical loads, affecting the durability of structures. The usage of alternative materials in the ECC modifies the brittle nature and offers environmentally sustainable construction with low embodied energy and a negative carbon footprint. Production, Properties, and Applications of Engineered Cementitious Composites highlights the new and innovative ways of production, properties, and various applications of engineered cementitious composites. The main focus of the book is on the latest advancements, technical knowledge, tools, and solutions for engineered cementitious composites manufacturing, design, and technologies for construction from various perspectives. Covering key topics such as alternative materials, mineral admixtures, and testing of engineered cementitious composites, this premier reference source is ideal for engineers, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

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Download or read book Progress in Polymers in Concrete written by Ru Wang and published by Trans Tech Publications Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-24 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS). Concrete-polymer composites have attracted people’s attention in many industries for their excellent physical and mechanical properties and durability. The peer reviewed paper in this special volume cover the following topics: materials, mix proportion design and properties of concrete-polymer composites; their characterization methods, their application and other special aspects. In these papers the authors are trying to answer what is essential in concrete-polymer composites, how to make it better for the given project and how to eventually achieve sustainable building materials.

Download or read book Geopolymers as Sustainable Surface Concrete Repair Materials written by Ghasan Fahim Huseien and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-08-11 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The progressive deterioration of concrete surface structures is a major concern in construction engineering that requires precise repairing. While a number of repair materials have been developed, geopolymer mortars have been identified as potentially superior and environmentally friendly high-performance construction materials, as they are synthesized by selectively combining waste materials containing alumina and silica compounds which are further activated by a strong alkaline solution. Geopolymers as Sustainable Surface Concrete Repair Materials offers readers insights into the synthesis, properties, benefits and applications of geopolymer-based materials for concrete repair. • Discusses manufacturing and design methods of geopolymer-based materials • Assesses mechanical strength and durability of geopolymer-based materials under different aggressive environmental conditions • Characterizes the microstructure of these materials using XRD, SEM, EDX, TGA, DTG and FTIR measurements • Describes application of geopolymer-based materials as surface repair materials • Compares environmental and cost benefits against those of traditional OPC and commercial repair materials This book is written for researchers and professional engineers working with concrete materials, including civil and materials engineers.

Download or read book Fiber Reinforced Polymer FRP Composites for Infrastructure Applications written by Ravi Jain and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-01-02 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines current issues of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in civil infrastructure. The contents of this book are divided into two parts. The first part engages topics related to durability and service life of FRP composites and how they contribute to sustainability. The second part highlights implementation and applications of the FRP composites with an emphasis on bridge structures. An introductory chapter provides an overview of FRP composites and its role in a sustainable built environment highlighting the issues of durability and service life followed by a current review of sustainability in infrastructure design.​

Download or read book Sustainable Development of Smart Cities Infrastructure SDSCI 2023 Volume 1 written by H.K. Sharma and published by Allied Publishers. This book was released on 2023-05-25 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable development of smart cities infrastructures is of paramount importance and need to be planned, designed, constructed, operated and de-commissioned in a manner that ensures economic, social, environmental and institutional sustainability over the entire infrastructure life cycle. Smart cities infrastructure however be cost effective, disaster resilient, environmentally friendly, conserving natural resources, and sustainable ensuring faster delivery of quality and durable structures which include roads, building, bridges, energy and water infrastructures. Government of India is going to encourage Public Private Partnership (PPP) as an alternate option to build most of the infrastructures, which can be useful both for green-field as well as brown-field smart cities projects. The present book is a collection of contributed research and review papers presented at the ‘National Conference on Sustainable Development of Smart Cities Infrastructure’ (SDSCI-2023) held at National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra in May 2023.The subject matter is grouped into nine sessions which include research articles pertaining to sustainable development of smart cities, urban and rural planning, transportation, built environment and management, sustainable and smart technologies, materials, construction and maintenance, advance modelling, characterization of structures, energy and environment, performance of smart cities infrastructure under extreme loading conditions, green buildings, structural health monitoring, and ICT in smart cities, data mining and machine learning for sustainable infrastructure, GIS and remote sensing, future trends and prospects of smart cities, innovative technologies, building energy and efficiency and sobriety, and sustainable resilience to natural and man-made disasters, and smart materials, etc. The book would be a valuable reference for researchers, students, structural designers, site engineers, and all related engineers involved in the field of sustainable development of smart cities infrastructure.

Download or read book Reinforced Concrete Structures Innovations in Materials Design and Analysis written by Amal I. Hassan and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-26 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reinforced concrete has long been a cornerstone of modern construction, offering strength, durability, and versatility in building structures of all types. As the demand for sustainable, high-performance materials grows, so does the need for continued innovation and advancement in this field. This comprehensive collection of articles brings together the latest research and insights into the many aspects of reinforced concrete. From materials and properties to design and optimization, and even the identification of pathologies and the effects of corrosion, each section offers valuable knowledge and expertise. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this collection provides a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations and research in reinforced concrete. It is an essential resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners seeking to stay up to date with the latest advancements in this important field.

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