Sustainability of Construction Materials 2nd Edition

Written by a team of international experts, this book presents a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the sustainability issues associated with construction materials, including their processing, recycling, and lifecycle environmental impacts

Sustainability is an increasingly important aspect of construction. In recent years, serious consideration has been given to environmental and societal issues in the manufacturing, use, disposal and recycling of construction materials. This revised edition presents a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the sustainability associated with construction materials.

Following the introductory chapter, initial themes include principles of sustainability and life-cycle-analysis, local properties controlling materials sustainability, nanotechnologies for sustainable construction, and sustainability of glass, metals and timber in construction. The book continues by discussing the sustainability and durability of different construction materials such as aggregates, natural stone, compressed earth and bituminous materials. Sustainability of cement, concrete and cement replacement materials in construction are also covered. Other chapters provide information on sustainability of geopolymers, vegetable fibers, fiber reinforced polymers, waste paper, waste rubber, raw sewage sludge and gypsum products in cement based and construction applications.

The second edition of Sustainability of Construction Materials contains original chapters that have been fully updated to take on board new developments, and these are accompanied by additional new chapters, with each one addressing a particular category or aspect of sustainability in construction materials. Design and construction engineers, materials scientists and all those involved in selection, assessment, maintenance and use of construction materials will find this new edition a vital read.

Jamal Khatib is presently Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Wolverhampton, UK. The products of his extensive research activities have been comprehensively disseminated through: over 300 refereed academic journal & conference papers; text books, research seminars and workshops; articles and features in the construction press. He has over 2600 citations and a Web of Knowledge h-index of 15. He sits on the technical committees of many international research conferences, is an editor of 5 books, an Editor-in-Chief & Associate Editor of three journals and an Editorial Board member of six academic Journals. He is a recipient of research funds from the European Union, Royal Society, British Council and the Institution of Structural Engineers.