Materials and products used in building, such as steel and aluminum, are created by a production process of raw material extraction, raw material process, melting, manufacture to final products, and transportation to building sites. Each of the steps consumes energy, which is also expressed in terms of carbon emissions. Total carbon emissions of all building materials and products and the construction involved to put them together is known as building’s embodied carbon. Embodied carbon accounts for about 20% of the carbon emissions from the building sector (Lane, 2010).
Building materials
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When mixed with lime, pozzolanas (pozzolanic ash) set and harden like a cement, making them an alternative to Portland cement.
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An examination of the processing and production of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA).
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Stone arch bridges are a strong and cost effective technology for rural roads. This manual provides supervisors of stone arch bridge works an easy step by step guide ensuring adherence to quality requirements and construction methodology.
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