Science and Engineering of Waste Materials in Construction

Construction and construction materials industries are active in all processes: the construction industry is the main consumer of natural materials and, in turn, a substantial volume of waste comes from the demolition of buildings. The building material industry is a domain of interest for using the wastes and researchers have tried to produce new construction materials incorporating wastes. The book presents an initial understanding of the current strengths and weaknesses of the practice intended to support construction industry in developing effective policies regarding uses of waste and recycled materials as construction materials. 

Print ISBN: 9781682517956 | $160 | 2021 | Hardcover

Subject: Engineering and Technology

Editor: Basílio Jardim