Structural Concrete, Vol. 5, no. 2, June 2004
Sustainable concrete construction by service life design
P. J. Nixon, Centre for Concrete Construction, Building Research Establishment
K. Quillin, Centre for Concrete Construction, Building Research Establishment
G. Somerville, Associate, Building Research Establishment
As the premier construction material across the world, concrete has a major determining role on the effects, good or bad, of construction on the environment. Working towards a more sustainable form of concrete construction, within an overall strategy for more sustainable construction, can, therefore, have major environmental benefits. 'Sustainable concrete construction' is, however, a multi-faceted objective and demands many diverse approaches. This paper examines how the objectives and themes of sustainable concrete construction can be met by using the concepts of service life design.