Concrete Technology for a Sustainable Development in the 21st Century: Proceedings of an International Workshop in Lofoten, Norway, 24-27 June, 1998

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The 33 papers emphasize environmental consciousness on the basis that the industry is a large consumer of natural resources and has a big impact on the natural environment, and so holds a great responsibility both to use those resources more efficiently and to take steps to prevent environmental degradation and create a better harmony with the natural environment. Engineers from many countries discuss such topics as a holistic approach to structural durability design, the role of voluntary international associations in promoting a sustainable development in concrete, and an Australian perspective on clean concrete construction. The pages are all upside down--perhaps more of that Australian perspective.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Concrete technology for a sustainable development in the 21st century focuses on the problems an dchallenges for the concrete industry industry today and in the future with particular emphasis on environmental consciousness, Primary topics include: the improvement of concrete's service life to ease technical and economical problems and the waste of natural resources; environmentally friendly concrete productioin including new production methods and recycling materials; and actually usingconcrete to solve environmental problems, for example through the containment of hazardous waste. The book is the result of the international workshop organised in Lofoton, Norway. With very select contributions for the most distinguished international professional experts this book provides a basic framework and guidelines for national and international bodies.


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The 33 papers emphasize environmental consciousness on the basis that the industry is a large consumer of natural resources and has a big impact on the natural environment, and so holds a great responsibility both to use those resources more efficiently and to take steps to prevent environmental degradation and create a better harmony with the natural environment. Engineers from many countries discuss such topics as a holistic approach to structural durability design, the role of voluntary international associations in promoting a sustainable development in concrete, and an Australian perspective on clean concrete construction. The pages are all upside downperhaps more of that Australian perspective. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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