Sustainable Material Solution for Flexible Pavements

Sustainable Material Solution for Flexible Pavements
Author: Behnam Golestani
Publisher:
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2015
Genre:
ISBN:

In 2008, the Florida Legislature established a new statewide recycling goal of 75% to be achieved by the year 2020. The impact of this research aligns with this policy as it introduces a sustainable HMA that reduces the necessity of virgin aggregate and asphalt binder to 50% and 20%, respectively. In terms of environmental and economic impacts, in comparison with the regular HMA, it generates 25% less greenhouse gas emission, and for a period of 20 years, the cost of construction and maintenance would be 65% less.

Introduction to Sustainable Solution Techniques in Civil and Environmental Engineering Science

Introduction to Sustainable Solution Techniques in Civil and Environmental Engineering Science
Author: Dr. Vanita Aggarwal
Publisher: Expert Notes, Publisher
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2024-09-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 8197943257

Visualizing the era of urbanization, population growth, climate change, environmental degradation etc., the demand for sustainable practices in Civil and Environmental Engineering has never been as important as today. The edited book "Introduction to Sustainable Solution Techniques in Civil and Environmental Engineering Science" is planned to give an overview of certain approaches and methods for addressing these serious issues. The book is a collection of selected papers presented at International Conference on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering (ICACEE-2024), held at Civil Engineering Department, M.M. Engineering College, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana on 14-15 March 2024. This book is not just an academic resource, but also a guide for researchers, engineers, and students, who are dedicated to promoting sustainability in their actions. It is the duty of all researchers to follow the responsibility for inventing and implementing solutions that not only fulfil day-to-day requirements but also to protect natural resources and the environment for future generations. Therefore, the integration of the concept of sustainability into engineering techniques is no longer a choice; it is a necessity. This book is structured to provide readers with a foundation in sustainable engineering. Subsequent chapters look at various approaches and technologies that reflect sustainable practices. Topics addressed include sustainable material & design choices, resource and waste management techniques and practices, and energy-efficient design, etc. Each chapter is intended to showcase applications and case studies that demonstrate how these strategies might be used in a variety of settings. The importance of this work goes beyond academics and professional practice. As global citizens, we all have a role to play in promoting sustainability and readers will gain insight into the practicalities of applying sustainable solutions at their workplace. The opinions outlined in this book resonate with individuals and communities alike, inspiring collective action toward environmental stewardship. We hope that this book will serve as a catalyst for encouraging readers to reflect on their own practices and consider how they can contribute to a more sustainable world. Moreover, this book emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the objective of this book is to encourage and prepare engineers to use sustainability as a guiding concept in their work. The difficulties we confront are tremendous, as are the potential for genuine change. By incorporating sustainable solution strategies into Civil and Environmental Engineering, one can make a future that would respect our planet and its inhabitants. It is intended that everybody join us in our pursuit to build a more sustainable and fair society. The path to sustainability is not a straight line; it is a dynamic process that requires continuous learning, adaptation, and innovation. Mullana September 2024 Dr. Vanita Aggarwal Dr. Chadetrik Rout

Advancement in the Design and Performance of Sustainable Asphalt Pavements

Advancement in the Design and Performance of Sustainable Asphalt Pavements
Author: Louay Mohammad
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2017-07-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 331961908X

This volume on “Advancement in the Design and Performance of Sustainable Asphalt Pavements” includes a collection of research and practical papers from an international research and technology activities on Mixture Design Innovation, Structural Pavement Design, Advancement in Production and Construction, Climate Changes and Effects on Infrastructure, Green Energy, Technology and Integration. The volume constitutes an important contribution in view of the urgent need to develop materials, designs, and practices to ensure the sustainability of transportation infrastructure. This volume is part of the proceedings of the 1st GeoMEast International Congress and Exhibition on Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, Egypt 2017.

Modeling and Design of Flexible Pavements and Materials

Modeling and Design of Flexible Pavements and Materials
Author: Dallas N. Little
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-10-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9783319584416

This textbook lays out the state of the art for modeling of asphalt concrete as the major structural component of flexible pavements. The text adopts a pedagogy in which a scientific approach, based on materials science and continuum mechanics, predicts the performance of any configuration of flexible roadways subjected to cyclic loadings. The authors incorporate state-of the-art computational mechanics to predict the evolution of material properties, stresses and strains, and roadway deterioration. Designed specifically for both students and practitioners, the book presents fundamentally complex concepts in a clear and concise way that aids the roadway design community to assimilate the tools for designing sustainable roadways using both traditional and innovative technologies.

Sustainable Materials in Civil Infrastructure

Sustainable Materials in Civil Infrastructure
Author: Thainswemong Choudhury
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2024-07-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0443161437

Sustainable Materials in Civil Infrastructure covers the latest breakthroughs in innovative eco-materials and poses solutions for resilient and sustainable infrastructure. The book provides valuable insights into innovative research studies on eco-materials used for construction applications, which will provide researchers with a useful reference guide on recycled steel, low-carbon concrete, bio-concrete, self-healing concrete, and industrial by-products such as fly ash, natural geosynthetic fibres, and shape memory alloys for infrastructure development. The chapters cover design applications of bio-concrete, and usage of eco-materials in landfill liners and masonry. The book clearly identifies the issues that remain as obstacles for the large-scale use of green concrete, and bio-concrete and provides practical solutions to overcome them. The chapters create a knowledge base for the development of sustainable design methodologies that are widely accepted among various environmental monitoring/controlling bodies throughout the world. Cutting-edge design methodologies incorporating machine learning and artificial intelligence Coverage of biogeotechnics, landfill, and waste-to-energy techniques Focus on emerging trends in eco-efficient concrete solutions

Sustainable Designed Pavement Materials

Sustainable Designed Pavement Materials
Author: Yue Xiao
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2020-12-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3039289853

This Special Issue “Sustainable Designed Pavement Materials” has been proposed and organized as a means to present recent developments in the field of environmentally-friendly designed pavement materials. For this reason, articles included in this special issue relate to different aspects of pavement materials, from industry solid waste recycling to pavement materials recycling, from pavement materials modification to asphalt performance characterization, from pavement defect detection to pavement maintenance, and from asphalt pavement to cement concrete pavement.

Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials

Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials
Author: Sabyasachi Biswas
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 830
Release: 2021-04-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 981334590X

This book presents select proceedings of National Conference on Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials (ASCM 2020) and examines a range of durable, energy-efficient, and next-generation construction materials produced from industrial wastes and by-products. The topics covered include sustainable materials and construction, innovations in recycling concrete, green buildings and innovative structures, utilization of waste materials in construction, geopolymer concrete, self-compacting concrete by using industrial waste materials, nanotechnology and sustainability of concrete, environmental sustainability and development, recycling solid wastes as road construction materials, emerging sustainable practices in highway pavements construction, plastic roads, pavement analysis and design, application of geosynthetics for ground improvement, sustainability in offshore geotechnics, green tunnel construction technology and application, ground improvement techniques and municipal solid waste landfill. Given the scope of contents, the book will be useful for researchers and professionals working in the field of civil engineering and especially sustainable structures and green buildings.

Handbook of Sustainable Materials: Modelling, Characterization, and Optimization

Handbook of Sustainable Materials: Modelling, Characterization, and Optimization
Author: Ajay
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 506
Release: 2023-03-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000835022

Handbook of Sustainable Materials presents recent developments in sustainable materials and how these materials interact with the environment. It highlights the recent advancements involved in proper utilization of sustainable materials, including chemical and biological approaches. With chapters written by global experts, the book offers a guide and insights into sustainable materials from a variety of engineering disciplines. Each chapter provides in-depth technical information on the sustainable materials theory and explores synthesis strategies, green materials, and artificial intelligence. The book considers applications in sectors such as aerospace, automobile, and biomedical for rapid prototyping and customized production without negative environmental impacts. It features research outcomes and case studies of optimization and modeling techniques in practice. Features: Presents recent developments in sustainable materials from various engineering fields and industry applications. Emphasizes analytical strategies, computational, and simulation approaches develop innovative sustainable materials. Discusses an artificial intelligence approach, rapid prototyping, and customized production. This book is designed for researchers and professionals working with sustainable materials, clean manufacturing, and environmental impacts.