Sustainable Materials in Civil Infrastructure
- 1st Edition - June 26, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Thainswemong Choudhury, Raviteja KVNS, Lakhveer Singh, Elisa Bertolesi
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 6 1 4 2 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 6 1 4 3 - 8
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Request a sales quoteSustainable Materials in Civil Infrastructure delves into cutting-edge advancements in eco-materials, offering solutions crucial for building resilient and sustainable infrastructure. It provides profound insights into pioneering research on eco-materials for construction, offering a comprehensive guide on recycled steel, low-carbon concrete, bioconcrete, self-healing concrete, and industrial by-products like fly ash and shape memory alloys. Chapters explore design applications of bioconcrete and the utilization of eco-materials in landfill liners and masonry, while also addressing obstacles hindering the widespread adoption of green concrete and bioconcrete, proposing practical solutions. This book serves as a cornerstone for the development of sustainable design methodologies, embraced by environmental monitoring bodies worldwide.
- Cutting-edge design methodologies incorporating machine learning and artificial intelligence
- Coverage of biogeotechnics, landfill, and waste-to-energy techniques
- Focus on emerging trends in eco-efficient concrete solutions
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, civil and structural engineers, architects, and construction professionals working in the fields of civil engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, and construction materials, Postgraduate students in above disciplines
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- Section I: Sustainable eco-materials in civil sustainable eco-materials in construction practice
- 1. State-of-the-art review on foam concrete properties and new trends of application in infrastructure
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Discussion on new trends of application in infrastructure
- 1.3 Conclusions and future scope
- References
- 2. Rammed earth construction: a promising sustainable eco-friendly housing solution
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Methodology
- 2.3 Environmental impacts of building construction
- 2.4 Rammed earth: a promising sustainable housing solution
- 2.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 3. On the potential of pine needles for use as fiber reinforcement in cementitious systems
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Materials and methods
- 3.3 Results
- 3.4 Discussion
- 3.5 Conclusion
- References
- 4. Evaluating the carbonation resistance of mortars made with industrial byproducts
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Literature review
- 4.3 Research program and experimental setup
- 4.4 Result and discussion
- 4.5 Conclusions
- References
- 5. Development and evaluation of AAFS binder-based recycled aggregate concrete for sustainable construction
- Abstract
- 5.1 Scope and objectives of the work
- 5.2 Experimental program
- 5.3 Results
- 5.4 Conclusions and scope for future work
- References
- Section II: Sustainable eco-materials in pavement and geotechnical engineering
- 6. Experimental study on the use of lightweight expanded clay aggregate as coarse aggregate for light traffic, medium traffic, and light weight concrete application
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Material properties and paver block size selection
- 6.3 Mix design
- 6.4 Experimental procedure
- 6.5 Results and discussion
- 6.6 Cost analysis
- 6.7 Conclusion
- 6.8 Future work
- References
- 7. Use of crushed coal mine overburden as sustainable aggregate in pavement design
- Abstract
- Nomenclature
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Methodology
- 7.3 Results and discussion
- 7.4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 8. Green retaining structure utilizing recycled concrete aggregate
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Methods
- 8.3 Deformation analysis
- 8.4 Stability checks
- 8.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 9. Factors affecting biomineralization and various applications of nature-based solutions
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Material and methods
- 9.3 Results and discussion
- 9.4 Applications of bio-based methods
- 9.5 Conclusions
- References
- 10. Zinc slag utilization as a sustainable material in pavement construction: a comprehensive review and future prospective
- Abstract
- Notations
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Zinc slag generation
- 10.3 Industrial waste as pavement material
- 10.4 Practical challenges in implementing
- 10.5 Future prospective of zinc slag as a pavement material in conjunction with geosynthetics
- 10.6 Conclusions
- References
- 11. Alkali activation of lime mud and application of it in environmentally friendly mortar development
- Abstract
- Graphical abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Materials and methods
- 11.3 Results and discussion
- 11.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Section III: Sustainable eco-materials in maintenance, repairing and health monitoring of structures
- 12. Innovations toward bio-brick
- Abstract
- Nomenclature
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Material and methodology
- 12.3 Experimental protocol
- 12.4 Result and discussion
- 12.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 13. Shape-memory alloys and their application to civil infrastructure
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Shape-memory alloys and their types
- 13.3 Applications
- 13.4 Real-scale applications and recent trends
- 13.5 Conclusion
- References
- 14. Sustainability of traditional Assam-type wooden houses in earthquake prone region
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Experimental investigation
- 14.3 Experimental results and discussion
- 14.4 Summary and conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 26, 2024
- No. of pages (Paperback): 270
- No. of pages (eBook): 410
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443161421
- eBook ISBN: 9780443161438
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Thainswemong Choudhury
Dr Thainswemong Choudhury, an assistant professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi, situated in Himachal Pradesh, India, brings a wealth of expertise to the field. Holding both master’s and PhD degrees from the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology in Guwahati, his research focuses on the comprehensive assessment and retrofitting of masonry structures. With a specialized emphasis on utilizing surface-mounted steel bands, Dr. Choudhury’s work encompasses hands-on experimental studies and the development of full-scale models. He is a distinguished member of ASCE, the Institute of Engineers (India), and the Indian Society of Earthquake Technology.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor ,Department of Civil Engineering, SRM University APRK
Raviteja KVNS
Dr Raviteja KVNS, an assistant professor at SRM University AP, India, holds a doctorate in geotechnical engineering from IIT Hyderabad and was previously a SIRE Fellow at the University of Illinois Chicago. His research focuses on sustainable landfill system design, UAV-based landfill monitoring, and geotechnical engineering employing reliability and probabilistic frameworks. He is a member of ASCE, Indian Geotechnical Society, and the Institute of Engineers (India).
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SRM University APLS
Lakhveer Singh
Dr Lakhveer Singh, an associate professor at Sardar Patel University, Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), India, is a leading figure in sustainable research. His focus areas include energy production, bioelectrochemical systems, wastewater treatment, and nanomaterial synthesis. Singh’s impact is evident through his 30 edited books, 130 high-impact papers, and his editorial role at Biomass Conversion and Biorefineries, published by Springer.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science, SRM University APEB
Elisa Bertolesi
Dr Elisa Bertolesi, a senior lecturer in civil engineering at Cardiff University, is dedicated to ensuring the safety and resilience of critical infrastructures. Her research, recognized internationally, focuses on identifying collapse risks and assessing structure robustness. With numerous publications in highimpact journals and prestigious awards, such as the Postgraduate Project Prize from the International Masonry Society, Dr. Bertolesi actively promotes diversity and inclusion in academia. She is also a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Brunel University LondonRead Sustainable Materials in Civil Infrastructure on ScienceDirect