Marsh, ATM orcid.org/0000-0002-5603-4643, Heath, A, Walker, P et al. (2 more authors) (2020) Discussion of “Earth concrete. Stabilization revisited”. Cement and Concrete Research, 130. 105991. ISSN 0008-8846
Abstract
Using metrics is an informative approach to compare the effectiveness of cement use in material systems, but does not necessarily consider all factors needed to determine which system is most sustainable. To make a fair comparison, it is necessary to consider the functions cement performs in each system. In this discussion, suggestions are given for how to assess the use of cement as a binding agent in stabilised earth construction. Consideration of structural requirements and durability, life cycle analysis and moisture buffering shows that the effectiveness of cement use depends on more than just embodied carbon and dry compressive strength.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. This is an author produced version of a paper published in Cement and Concrete Research. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Cement stabilisation; Earth construction; Life cycle analysis |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 10 Feb 2020 11:01 |
Last Modified: | 04 Feb 2021 01:39 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.105991 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:156746 |
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