Naslov
Alternative, environmentally acceptable materials in road construction

Autori
Dimter, Sanja ; Rukavina, Tatjana ; Barišić, Ivana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Poglavlja u knjigama, pregledni

Knjiga
Handbook of Research on Advancements in Environmental Engineering

Urednik/ci
Gaurina-Medjimurec, Nediljka

Izdavač
IGI Global

Grad
Hershey (PA)

Godina
2014

Raspon stranica
557-583

ISBN
1-466-67336-2

Ključne riječi
road construction, pavement, waste materials, sustainable development, construction and demolition waste, recycled asphalt, crushed concrete, fly ash, metallurgy slag

Sažetak
Environmental conservation and energy savings, as the fundamental assumptions for sustainable development, and financial savings are possible through the use of new, non-standard materials and technologies in the building and maintenance of roads. Different types of waste materials and industrial by-products may be used in road construction as an alternative to standard materials. In order to be applicable, alternative materials must meet certain engineering characteristics, show an acceptable level of execution and be economical in comparison with traditional materials. The reasons for the use of alternative materials are many, and largely outweigh the possible shortcomings. The use of alternative materials is significant from both the ecological and economic perspectives. Ecologically, the use of alternative materials means a lesser need for the exploitation of natural resources and the quantity of waste accumulated in landfills is reduced. Economically, the use of alternative materials reduces total construction costs.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Građevinarstvo

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