New software for the optimization of the formulation and the treatment of dredged sediments for utilization in civil engineering

Zeraoui, Ahmed; Benzerzour, M.; Maherzi, Walid; Mansi, Raïd; Abriak, N.‐E.

doi:10.1007/s11368-020-02605-3

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“…PySWMM was developed by McDonnel et al [24] to model and analyze stormwater and related phenomena in Python. Zeraoui et al [25] developed another program for the optimization of various processes in managing dredged sediments. Developing computer programs, and more specifically open-source and Python-based platforms have gained more attention in the past few years.…”

Section: Open-source Civil Engineering Computer Programsmentioning

confidence: 99%

An open-source and extensible platform for general infrastructure asset management system

Asghari

Hsu²

2021

Automation in Construction

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Section: Open-source Civil Engineering Computer Programsmentioning

confidence: 99%

An open-source and extensible platform for general infrastructure asset management system

Asghari

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2021

Automation in Construction

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“…On the other hand, the costs of transportation and their remediation up to the environmental and technical standards, should be considered. Zeraoui et al (2020) developed and presented software that proposes an optimal solution that meets the different environmental and technical requirements of sediment utilisation at a lower cost. The software takes into consideration environmental and technical constraints imposed by legal regulations for each type of application.…”

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Sediment as a dynamic natural resource—from catchment to open sea

et al. 2020

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“…Beneficial reuse of dredged material may become more cost-effective in the future due to the scarcity of natural resources and the possible increase of their price [56]. Accordingly, estimating the necessary costs to obtain construction material from dredged sediment is important in order to compare it with the cost of purchasing a similar conventional material [17,28,[111][112][113].…”

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Characterizing Harbor Dredged Sediment for Sustainable Reuse as Construction Material

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An unprecedented rate of construction has profoundly increased the risk of scarcity of natural resources and threatened ecosystem sustainability. To establish an effective sustainable development policy, it is imperative to promote the use of responsible production channels, including waste recycling. Reuse of harbor dredged sediment is commonly investigated as a valuable alternative to non-renewable natural resources needed for construction. Sediment characterization is decisive in the valorization process, aiming to identify potential recycling paths. Existing research efforts, however, have rarely investigated case studies in developing countries. Moreover, they have tended to focus on the technical aspects, ignoring economic feasibility, which carries important implications. This paper fills this gap first by meticulously selecting laboratory tests for characterization within the means available in developing countries and second by conducting a cost-benefit analysis. The port of Safi, Morocco, was chosen for the implementation of the adopted approach. Results showed that dredged sediment is a sand readily reusable as a construction aggregate. Several applications are possible, the most interesting one being concrete works, as a substitute for conventional sand. While treatment by washing and dehydrating proved necessary, cost-benefit analysis confirmed the profitability of recycling. Hence, beneficial reuse of dredged sediment as construction material is technically and economically feasible.

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New software for the optimization of the formulation and the treatment of dredged sediments for utilization in civil engineering

Cited by 9 publications

References 9 publications

An open-source and extensible platform for general infrastructure asset management system

An open-source and extensible platform for general infrastructure asset management system

Sediment as a dynamic natural resource—from catchment to open sea

Characterizing Harbor Dredged Sediment for Sustainable Reuse as Construction Material

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