Sustainability assessment of concrete mixes

K Hrabova,B Teply,T Vymazal

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/444/1/012021

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https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/444/1/012021

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Abstract

Since concrete is one of the most important and useful materials in the construction sector, which, unfortunately, has an adverse impact on the environment, it is evident that correct procedures for designing and/or assessing concrete structures need to be created. Model Code 2020 with the focus to sustainability stated to be one of main aspiration goals, which will have implications for subsidiary performance requirements critical to structural design, integrate life cycle perspective, reliability and performance based concepts and end-of-service-life issues. Evidently the combined impact of the service life and relevant safety level of structures on the economical and environmental aspects desire full consideration of engineers and stakeholders. Consideration is also given to energy and raw material costs, as well as to environmental impact throughout the life cycle – e.g. due to emissions.

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The concept of sustainable development and related governance principles and rules are becoming increasingly popular worldwide
Consideration is given to energy and raw material costs, as well as to environmental impact throughout the life cycle – e.g. due to emissions
The Sustainable Development Goals are the result of a three-year long negotiations that began at the 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro

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The concept of sustainable development and related governance principles and rules are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. The intensive debate on sustainability issues in the construction industry has led to the development and implementation of various systems for defining and assessing the sustainability of buildings around the world. The European Union has vowed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and to increase the share of renewable energy to at least 27%. The aim of the energy plan for 2050 is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80% when compared to 1990 [3]. The EU has committed itself to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and to the 17 goals of sustainable development (Sustainable Development Goals). The Sustainable Development Goals are the result of a three-year long negotiations that began at the 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro. There are further 169 subsequent targets in total that are part of the individual goals

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