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Life-cycle inventory analysis of concrete production: A critical review.
- Source :
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Cement & Concrete Composites . Aug2014, Vol. 51, p38-48. 11p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Abstract: Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials with a global consumption rate approaching 25gigatonnes per year. Consequentially, its environmental burden is significant in terms of resource use and environmental emissions. There is a diverse audience of decision makers and manufacturers who are interested in understanding and lowering the environmental impact of concrete and other buildings materials, which requires a life-cycle assessment (LCA) approach. A critical first step in any LCA is the compilation of a credible life-cycle inventory (LCI), upon which subsequent life-cycle impact assessment (LCIA) can be based. This article reviews the strengths and weaknesses of concrete LCIs to date, and offers a research roadmap to improve the quality of future cement and concrete LCIs and meet the needs of major LCA users. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09589465
- Volume :
- 51
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Cement & Concrete Composites
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 96025951
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2014.03.005