Eco-efficient Construction and Building Materials - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Eco-Labelling and Case Studies (Hardcover)

"Eco-efficient Construction and Building Materials" reviews ways of assessing the environmental impact of construction and building materials. Part one discusses the application of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to building materials as well as eco-labeling. Part two includes case studies showing the application of LCA methodology to different types of building material, from cement and concrete to wood and adhesives used in building. Part three includes case studies applying LCA methodology to particular structures and components.
Reviews ways of assessing the environmental impact of construction and building materialsProvides a thorough overview, including strengths and shortcomings, of the life cycle assessment (LCA) and eco-labeling of eco-efficient construction and building materialsIncludes case studies showing the application of LCA methodology to different types of building material, from cement and concrete to wood and adhesives used in building

General

Imprint:	Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
Release date:	December 2013
First published:	2014
Authors:	Fernando Pacheco Torgal • Luisa F. Cabeza • J. Labrincha • Aldo Giuntini de Magalhaes
Dimensions:	242 x 158 x 41mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	624
ISBN-13:	978-0-85709-767-5
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Structural engineering > General Promotions
LSN:	0-85709-767-9
Barcode:	9780857097675

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