Integrated Design and Environmental Issues in Concrete Technology
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Author Description
The Two Themes Of Integration Of Structural And Durability Design, And Integration Of Concrete Technologies In Relation To Global Environmental Issues Are Drawn Together In This Book. It Presents The Views Of Distinguished International Researchers And Engineers On These Key Topics As The 21st Century Approaches. Derived From A Workshop On Rational Design Of Concrete Structures Held In Hakodate, Japan, In August 1995, The Book Provides A Focus For Debate About The Ways In Which Concrete Technologies Around The World Must Respond To The Necessity Of Ensuring That Concrete Construction Achieves Higher Levels Of Durability, And About The Growing Imperative To Meet Higher Environmental Standards In Concrete Production And Use.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the critical intersection between structural durability and global environmental sustainability within the field of concrete technology. Author K. Sakai compiles research and perspectives from international experts to address how the construction industry must evolve to meet 21st-century demands. The text argues that rational design must prioritize both the longevity of concrete structures and the reduction of the environmental footprint associated with their production and application.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of structural design integration with long-term durability requirements
- Evaluation of concrete production methods in the context of global environmental standards
- Proceedings and expert insights derived from the 1995 Workshop on Rational Design of Concrete Structures
- Methodologies for balancing technical performance with ecological responsibility
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a significant historical record of the shift toward sustainable concrete engineering practices in the late 1990s. Readers frequently note that the text serves as a foundational reference for understanding the early integration of environmental policy into structural design standards.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
1996-09-12
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203860616
ISBN-13:
9780203860618
Architecture
Technology
Construction
Engineering
