Cement and Alternatives in the Anthropocene

SA Miller, M Juenger, KE Kurtis… - Annual Review of …, 2024 - annualreviews.org
Globally, the production of concrete is responsible for 5% to 8% of anthropogenic CO2
emissions. Cement, a primary ingredient in concrete, forms a glue that holds concrete …

Application of green agro-based nanoparticles in cement-based construction materials: a systematic review

S Ainomugisha, M Matovu, M Manga - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Nanoparticles (NPs) based on agro-wastes and plant extracts have recently gained attention
as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in cement-based construction materials …

Development of hazard capacity factor design model for net-zero: Evaluation of the flood adaptation effects considering green-gray infrastructure interaction

J Kim, J Kang - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2023 - Elsevier
This study developed a quantitative flooding adaptation model, the Hazard Capacity Factor
Design (HCFD) model, to evaluate flooding risk and the effects of green–gray infrastructure …

[HTML][HTML] Urban water infrastructure: A critical review on climate change impacts and adaptation strategies

A Ferdowsi, F Piadeh, K Behzadian, SF Mousavi… - Urban Climate, 2024 - Elsevier
Urban water infrastructure (UWI) plays a critical role in achieving sustainable development
goals (SDGs) by providing safe drinking water, sanitation, and wastewater management …

Climate resilience assessment of sustainability at national level: A case study of sub-Saharan Africa

M **ong, R Zhao, X Li, Y Wang, Z Xu, F Li - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Climate change is the most critical challenge to achieve sustainability, disrupting national
economies and human lives, especially in vulnerable countries. However, there has been …

Resilient city construction efficiency and its influencing factors in China's Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle: Considering both construction input and resilience …

S Han, H Wang, Y Ao, B Wang, B Chen… - Sustainable Cities and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The growing expansion of urban centers combined with a deteriorating climatic environment
raises the likelihood and severity of urban disasters. Thus, there is an urgent need to …

Drone Photogrammetry-based Wind Field Simulation for Climate Adaptation in Urban Environments

D Gu, N Zhang, Q Shuai, Z Xu, Y Xu - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2024 - Elsevier
Addressing climate change issues is one of the most important tasks within the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Accurate and efficient simulation of wind fields …

[HTML][HTML] Adapting cities to the surge: A comprehensive review of climate-induced urban flooding

G Dharmarathne, AO Waduge, M Bogahawaththa… - Results in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Climate change is a serious global issue causing more extreme weather patterns, resulting
in more frequent and severe events like urban flooding. This review explores the connection …

[HTML][HTML] Embracing multi-functionality in European infrastructure projects: A system of systems perspective

J Ninan, Y Lim, H de Boer, O Pesamaa, M Van Acker… - Sustainable Futures, 2024 - Elsevier
Infrastructure projects undergo multiple changes throughout their lifecycle, adapting to new
mobilities, technologies and environments. We build on the System of Systems (SoS) …