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Chapter and Conference Paper
Fresh and Hardened Properties of 3D Printable Foam Concrete Containing Porous Aggregates
The foam concrete or aerated concrete is most widely used for construction applications where, lightweight, thermal insulation and fire resistance are crucial. While the application of foam concrete is success...
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Set-On Demand Concrete by Activating Encapsulated Accelerator for 3D Printing
In-line activation of cementitious materials by introducing the accelerators at the print head is a promising solution to attain the conflicting rheological requirements in 3D concrete printing. However, there...
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Summary and Conclusions
This book provides an in-depth understanding of sustainable development in the construction sector and provided information on concepts, issues and implementation methods to achieve sustainable construction. T...
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Sustainable Waste Management
Managing solid waste with proper disposal remains a major challenge in many countries around the world. In particular, increasing concerns have been raised in low-income countries. The traditional approach to ...
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Materials and Water
This chapter discusses the consumption of resources such as materials and water in the construction of buildings and its implications for the environment. All products used in building construction require tra...
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International and National Sustainable Developments
Over the past 30 years or so, all sectors of society have been develo** and interpreting the principles of sustainability according to their specific context. Sustainability and sustainable development have ...
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Energy and Carbon Emission
Energy and carbon emission are two major driving forces of the sustainable built environment. This chapter discusses energy use and its impact on the environment from a global perspective and in the Australian...
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Resilience and Adaptation in Buildings
Despite the fact that energy efficiency in buildings is an essential measure of sustainable development, its operative performance to the changing climate should also be ensured. Buildings are designed to oper...
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Introduction
This chapter introduces sustainability and sustainable development as a broader perspective, followed by a specific focus on sustainable development in the construction sector. The triple bottom-line (TBL) app...
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Climate Change and Built Environment
It is evident that anthropogenic climate change has caused severe implications on the planet, and subsequently, the built environment is also affected. This chapter provides an introduction to climate change a...
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Sustainable Building Design
This chapter discusses the information that is of direct practical use for sustainable construction. It lists the key indicators that need to be considered for management to be sustainable. The chapter is divi...
