A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Embodied Carbon of Wood and Reinforced Concrete Structures Under Chronic and Acute Hazards
Abstract Quantifying the total life cycle embodied carbon of wood and reinforced concrete structures necessitates calculation of use-phase impacts, including expected in-service damage and replacement due to chronic and acute environmental hazards. Such prediction is difficult and often omitted in whole-building life cycle assessment (WBLCA). To address this challenge, this chapter provides readers an overview of simple service-life prediction models that can be implemented to estimate expected in-service lifetime of wood and reinforced concrete materials and components exposed to chronic hazards (e.g., chloride, carbon dioxide). In addition, it provides a review of models and methodologies for estimating contributions to WBLCA from damage to structural and nonstructural components caused by acute hazard events (e.g., earthquakes, floods). Using case studies, this chapter discusses how results from these analyses can be incorporated into a holistic LCA methodology for estimating total embodied carbon of wood and reinforced concrete structures that are prone to chronic and acute hazard events.
Embodied Carbon of Wood and Reinforced Concrete Structures Under Chronic and Acute Hazards
Abstract Quantifying the total life cycle embodied carbon of wood and reinforced concrete structures necessitates calculation of use-phase impacts, including expected in-service damage and replacement due to chronic and acute environmental hazards. Such prediction is difficult and often omitted in whole-building life cycle assessment (WBLCA). To address this challenge, this chapter provides readers an overview of simple service-life prediction models that can be implemented to estimate expected in-service lifetime of wood and reinforced concrete materials and components exposed to chronic hazards (e.g., chloride, carbon dioxide). In addition, it provides a review of models and methodologies for estimating contributions to WBLCA from damage to structural and nonstructural components caused by acute hazard events (e.g., earthquakes, floods). Using case studies, this chapter discusses how results from these analyses can be incorporated into a holistic LCA methodology for estimating total embodied carbon of wood and reinforced concrete structures that are prone to chronic and acute hazard events.
Embodied Carbon of Wood and Reinforced Concrete Structures Under Chronic and Acute Hazards
Souto-Martinez, A. (author) / Sutley, E. J. (author) / Liel, A. B. (author) / Srubar, W. V. III (author)
Embodied Carbon in Buildings ; 77-103
2018-01-01
27 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English