Abstract: The lifecycle of a building has various phases, from raw material acquisition during preconstruction to deconstruction and disposal. Activities associated with these phases demand energy and other resources, which impose ...

Abstract: In this study, recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) from construction and demolition waste (CDW) was utilized in zero-slump concrete (ZSC) to produce M-40 grade paver blocks. Initially, coarse RCA (4.75 to 10 mm in ...

Abstract: There has been growing interest to reduce the use of conventional natural aggregates to promote sustainability in construction industry. In this study, quartz sandstones are substituted for natural igneous coarse aggregates ...