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http://dx.doi.org/10.4334/JKCI.2014.26.4.465

A Comparative Study on the Environmental Impacts by Concrete Strength Using End-point LCA methodology  

Kim, Sung-Hee (Green Biz Department, SMaRT ECO Ltd.)
Tae, Sung-Ho (School of Architectural Engineering, Hanyang University)
Chae, Chang-U (Korea Institute of Construction Technology)
Publication Information
Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute / v.26, no.4, 2014 , pp. 465-474 More about this Journal
Abstract
This is a comparative study that shows the overall environmental impacts from concrete structures when different compressive strength of concrete applied to structural systems having the same reference flow with different durability. A total of 24 MPa, 40 MPa and 60 MPa cases is analyzed to define the characteristic using end-point perspective LCA methodology including the stages of production, construction, maintenance and disposal. As results, global warming, non-renewable energy and respiratory inorganics problems are the major issues for assessing environmental impacts of concrete products.
Keywords
end-point model; life cycle risk assessment; LCA; environmental impacts; IMPACT2002+;
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