Abstract: The paper presents a life-cycle energy analysis (LCEA) to quantify energy expenditures in the fabrication, use, and end-of-life stages of the pipes of a water distribution system. The methodology incorporates the capabilities ...

Abstract: This study provides an empirical assessment of energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with high and low residential development. Three major elements of urban development are considered: construction ...

Abstract: The retirement of aging concrete infrastructure is resulting in significant material flows of concrete debris in the economy. A proposed outlet for this debris is new concrete: the debris can be crushed into small particles ...

Abstract: Two different sized hydropower projects in China, one with a capacity of