Use of recycled construction and demolition materials in geotechnical applications: A review

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2015

Authors

Castorina Silva Vieira (Author) FEUP; Paulo M. Pereira (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Resources, Conservation and Recycling

Vol. 103

Pages: 192-204

ISSN: 0921-3449

Publisher: Elsevier

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 137 Citations

ISI Web of Science

Scopus - 0 Citations

INSPEC

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences

FOS: Engineering and technology

Associated Projects

RCD-VALOR - Aplicação sustentável de Resíduos de Construção e Demolição (RCD) em estruturas reforçadas com geossintéticos

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00G-MTY

DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2015.07.023

Abstract (EN): The proper use of natural resources is one of the fundamental pillars of sustainable development imposed on modern societies. A more effective and efficient use of natural resources, as well as the mitigation of environmental impacts induced by their extraction could be achieved if proper management and recycling policies of Construction and Demolition (C&D) wastes were implemented. The valorisation of wastes in the construction industry is needed and is a way toward sustainability. This paper provides a literature review on studies related to the valorisation of Construction and Demolition (C&D) materials in geotechnical engineering applications, with an emphasis on their use as recycled aggregates in base layers of roadway infrastructures and as filling material for geosynthetic reinforced structures. Specifications that should be followed when these materials are used in such projects are also summarised. With this review it is intended to promote the use of recycled C&D materials, showing that research carried out all over the world has demonstrated their good performance in general.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 13