Abstract
This paper presents a comparative study showing the environmental profile of structural members used in the construction domain. The functional unit is a column that is realistic in terms of dimensions and load bearing capacity, made of steel or high strength steel sections, steel and concrete (composite), reinforced concrete, solid wood and glue-laminated wood. The design of the columns is made following the Eurocodes. Several environmental impacts are assessed, such as the global warming potential and energy consumption while also focusing on the acidification potential. The results are presented in the forms of bar charts for each considered column. For steel and concrete, depending on the source of information, the inventory can vary substantially e.g. the CO and CH4 emissions. Several sources of information are provided and used to perform a brief sensitivity analysis. The influence of the recycling of steel taking into account the IISI methodology will also be discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Final International Conference of COST Action C25 - Sustainability of Constructions : Towards a better built environment |
Number of pages | 8 |
Publication date | 2 Feb 2011 |
Pages | 277-285 |
Publication status | Published - 2 Feb 2011 |
Event | Final International Conference of COST Action C25: Sustainability of Constructions : Towards a better built environment - Innsbruck, Austria Duration: 3 Feb 2011 → 5 Feb 2011 |
Conference
Conference | Final International Conference of COST Action C25 |
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Country/Territory | Austria |
City | Innsbruck |
Period | 03/02/2011 → 05/02/2011 |
Keywords
- life-cycle impacts ; steel ; concrete ; composite ; wood ; column