Abstract
The lifespan of construction projects entails significant consumption of resources, energy, and space. Due to sustainability awareness throughout all stages of construction projects, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is one of the tools used for examining the impacts of a product or process at all stages of the product or process's life cycle, including conception, production, use, and disposal. In order to gain a deeper understanding of the choice of design and construction materials, a case study was conducted for a shopping mall. It included a comparison of the environmental impacts of utilizing the LCA approach throughout their lifespan for two structural engineering designs: concrete and steel. The life-cycle environmental impacts of the structures are evaluated throughout their life cycle using SimaPro software and the midpoint technique of the ReCiPe method. Based on the results, it was concluded that the concrete structure design had a greater negative environmental impact over the course of its life cycle than the steel structure design. As a result, the study emphasizes the significant environmental effects of building material choices as well as the value of life cycle assessment in selecting between various design options prior to the construction phase.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
