Integrated Life Cycle Design of Structures

Traditionally the process of design has concentrated on the construction phase itself, with the primary objective being to optimize efficiency and minimize costs during development and construction. With the move towards more sustainable development comes the need for this short-term approach to be expanded to encompass the entire service life of the structure. This book explains how to optimize the service life of structures, through an optimum integrated life cycle design process. Sustainability and material performance issues are detailed.

Asko Sarja is Research Professor of Building Technology in Structural Engineering, Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT).

List of tables

vi

List of figures

viii

Preface

xi

Introduction

xiv

Framework of integrated structural life cycle design

1

(9)

Design process

10

(17)

Life cycle design methods

27

(54)

Design for recycling using concrete and masonry as an example

81

(16)

Christoph Muller

Integrated life cycle design of materials

97

(25)

Toshio Fukushima

Conclusions and needs for further development

122

(2)

Appendix 1: List of international and national regulations, codes and standards

124

(6)

Appendix 2: Guidebooks, certification and manuals

130

(6)

Glossary

136

(4)

Index

140

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

FREE SHIPPING

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

Integrated Life Cycle Design of Structures

Summary

Author Biography

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials