Sustainability in the civil engineering and construction industry: A review

TIZA, Michael

doi:10.14744/jscmt.2022.11

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“…Finding materials that have the least impact on the environment during their manufacture, use, and disposal is one goal of the field of ecological building materials research. This is so that basic human needs may be met and advanced technologies can be developed [96].…”

Section: Environmentally Friendly Building Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Integrating Sustainability into Civil Engineering and the Construction Industry

TIZA¹

2023

CEBACOM

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In terms of the impact of human activity on the natural environment, civil engineering is one of the most significant productive pursuits. The production and use of building materials, the advancement of engineering and construction, the use of the project after it is completed, the removal of discarded components, and other procedures all require significant energy expenditure and ongoing waste generation, which can have severe consequences for the natural environment. To meet the demands of both economic and social development, advancements in civil engineering must be made while also protecting the natural world, limiting the use of natural resources, and promoting sustainable development. This study examines the long-term strategy in civil engineering and explores the role of environmental sustainability throughout the various stages of the civil design process, including the conceptual stage, the technical design stage, and the building stage. The research finds that the construction industry should adopt practices that adhere to sustainability principles such as environmentally-friendly design, durability, energy efficiency, waste reduction, improved indoor air quality, water conservation, and the use of sustainable building materials in construction.

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Section: Environmentally Friendly Building Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Integrating Sustainability into Civil Engineering and the Construction Industry

TIZA¹

2023

CEBACOM

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“… Cement: The project took advantage of the unique properties of laterite soil to reduce the cement content while maintaining the necessary strength. This reduction in cement consumption is a crucial sustainability aspect, as it directly impacts the carbon emissions associated with cement production (Tiza, 2022).  Laterite Soil: Sourced from local quarries, the laterite soil was carefully characterized to understand its physical and chemical properties.…”

Section: Materials Usedmentioning

confidence: 99%

“… Aggregates: Traditional sand and gravel, locally available, provided the bulk of the mixture. Their combination with laterite soil ensured the desired workability, strength, and durability (Tiza, 2022).  Water: As a fundamental component in the cement hydration process, water played a critical role in achieving the desired consistency and strength of the laterized concrete mixture (Arum and Mark, 2014).…”

Section: Materials Usedmentioning

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“… Mix Design: A comprehensive mix design was developed, considering factors such as the required strength, durability, workability, and availability of local materials. The mix proportions were optimized to achieve the desired properties while minimizing cement usage (Tiza, 2022).  Batching and Mixing: Components were accurately measured and batched, with precise attention to the proportions of cement, laterite soil, aggregates, and water (Alabi and Arum 2021).…”

Section: Construction Processmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Innovations and applications of Laterized concrete in sustainable construction

Emmanuel OGUNLEYE,

Chinwuba Arum

2023

Global J. Eng. Technol. Adv.

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This comprehensive discourse examines the innovative construction material known as laterized concrete, which combines sustainability with local resource utilization. The exploration encompasses its composition, mix design, strength, durability considerations, case studies, challenges, guidelines, global impact, and future prospects. Laterized concrete leverages the distinctive attributes of laterite soil to achieve enhanced performance, reduced cement consumption, lower carbon emissions, and improved durability. It highlights its role in transforming construction practices towards more sustainable and eco-friendly approaches. Through case studies, challenges, and guidelines, the material's potential is illuminated, serving as an invitation to further research, development, and widespread implementation in the pursuit of a greener built environment.

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“…During the past several decades, a substantial amount of construction and demolition waste (CDW) has been generated as a result of the huge demolition of existing structures [26 ]; [56]. In terms of weight and volume, these materials are the most problematic in the environment [34).…”

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Effect of Construction Wastes as Coarse Aggregates in Cement Concrete: A Review

Kamal¹

2022

CEBACOM

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The global economy depends on the building industry. Rapid building growth creates global worries about waste. Construction and demolition waste (CDW) negatively affect costs, energy, productivity, the environment, and society. Planning and storing building trash may reduce these harmful consequences. On local construction sites, waste, poor site management, and resource loss are common. The way a structure is built, how materials and equipment are transported, how employees behave, how a firm is handled, how the site is set up, and how resources are procured all contribute to construction waste, which in turn contributes significantly to the degradation of the environment due to indiscriminate disposals. This study takes a look at the mechanical properties of CDW while conducting the research, credible academic sources were located on Google Scholar, SCOPUS, the Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, and Science Direct. The publications were narrowed down to only those that were most relevant to the study's aims. After reviewing these, the authors focused on just the 49 journal articles, 15 related books, and 7 government publications that were most relevant to the research.

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Sustainability in the civil engineering and construction industry: A review

Cited by 8 publications

References 37 publications

Integrating Sustainability into Civil Engineering and the Construction Industry

Integrating Sustainability into Civil Engineering and the Construction Industry

Innovations and applications of Laterized concrete in sustainable construction

Effect of Construction Wastes as Coarse Aggregates in Cement Concrete: A Review

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