Application of plastic wastes in construction materials: A review using the concept of life-cycle assessment in the context of recent research for future perspectives
The urbanization process contributes to the growth of solid waste generation and causes an
increase in environmental impacts and failures in the management of solid waste. The …
increase in environmental impacts and failures in the management of solid waste. The …
Recycled aggregate: A viable solution for sustainable concrete production
Construction and demolition activities consume large amounts of natural resources,
generating 4.5 bi tons of solid waste/year, called construction and demolition waste (C&DW) …
generating 4.5 bi tons of solid waste/year, called construction and demolition waste (C&DW) …
Effect of using mineral admixtures and ceramic wastes as coarse aggregates on properties of ultrahigh-performance concrete
Recent advancements in recycling have transformed nonrenewable resources into partially
renewable resources. In line with these advancements, the application of wastes, including …
renewable resources. In line with these advancements, the application of wastes, including …
[HTML][HTML] Eco-friendly concrete containing recycled plastic as partial replacement for sand
Solid waste is one of the many factors that negatively affect the environment. Problems stem
from factors such as difficulty of waste recycling and limited reuse. Plastic is an important …
from factors such as difficulty of waste recycling and limited reuse. Plastic is an important …
[HTML][HTML] Investigating the mechanical and microstructure properties of fibre-reinforced lightweight concrete under elevated temperatures
This study investigated the mechanical properties and elevated temperatures of lightweight
concrete (LWC) incorporating polypropylene fibre (PPF) and glass fibre (GF). The …
concrete (LWC) incorporating polypropylene fibre (PPF) and glass fibre (GF). The …
[HTML][HTML] Substitution garden and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste as refused derived fuel (RDF)
The generation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic and garden waste must be
recycled to support the circular economy. An alternative way to reduce the plastics waste is …
recycled to support the circular economy. An alternative way to reduce the plastics waste is …
Mechanical and durability assessment of recycled waste plastic (Resin8 & PET) eco-aggregate concrete
The massive amount of plastic waste in our natural environment is a global concern. In this
study, recycling plastic waste to partially replace natural sand in concrete is investigated …
study, recycling plastic waste to partially replace natural sand in concrete is investigated …
[HTML][HTML] Energy and environmental performance assessment of reused PET bottles panels for building thermal insulation solutions
The construction industry is responsible for several environmental impacts, such as high
consumption of raw materials and energy, significant contributions to global CO 2 emissions …
consumption of raw materials and energy, significant contributions to global CO 2 emissions …
Critical review of the use of fiber-reinforced concrete against spalling
The current paper aims to provide a critical review of the fire-induced spalling of concrete
structures, its socio-economic and environmental impacts, and to establish a roadmap …
structures, its socio-economic and environmental impacts, and to establish a roadmap …
[HTML][HTML] Environmental impacts of using recycled plastics in concrete
The urbanization process adds to the increase in solid waste generation, increased
environmental impacts, and solid waste management failures. Due to the restricted …
environmental impacts, and solid waste management failures. Due to the restricted …