Introduction to eco-efficient pavement materials

The state of the Planet is briefly reviewed through different models used in the last four decades. A Scopus survey concerning the scientific production on the field of civil engineering and the subfield of pavements is carried out. The survey proves not only that the aforementioned subfield is not receiving enough research efforts but also that the environmental issues need much more attention from the scientific community. Brief comments on the crucial importance of climate change effects for pavement materials are included. A book outline is also included.(undefined

Introduction to the use of recycled plastics in eco-efficient concrete

This chapter addresses several problems associated with waste plastic. Data on plastic production and on waste plastic is reviewed. The unrealistic expectations that have been put on the ?miracle? digesting plastic enzyme case are commented. The case of Europe, European directives and targets concerning waste plastic recycling as well as on the risk of waste smuggling is addressed. The importance of recycling waste plastics through concrete is emphasized. A book outline is included.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Introduction to eco-efficient masonry bricks and blocks

Although masonry units have been used for several millennia they still are and will continue to be widely used construction materials around the world. This chapter provides brief historical facts on masonry bricks and blocks. Brick production data of several countries is included. The contributions of these materials for eco-efficient construction are described. This chapter includes the contribution for the reduction of heat energy needs for buildings, the reduction of embodied energy and also the production of masonry bricks and blocks with the incorporation of industrial wastes. An outline of the book is included.(undefined