Sustainability of constructions ; Special aspects of concrete structures

Abstract

The topic approached in the frame of the doctoral program refers generally to the matter of sustainability in construction. In particular, the research focused on the sustainability performance evaluation of different types of construction works, using specialized assessment tools. As a contribution to the environmental dimension of sustainability, the CO2 absorption capacity of concrete structures through carbonation has been experimentally investigated. Two evaluation models have been developed, both of which permit the quantification, aggregation and communication of a large number of parameters, which, combined in a rational way, can offer an overall perspective of the construction work’s sustainability performance level.