A comparative assessment of the suitability of phosphogypsum from different origins to be utilised as the binding material of construction products
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102995
Abstract: Abstract Phosphogypsum (PG) is a by-product with an enormous potential to be used in construction products as a binding material. However, the performed studies are often focused on narrow aspects regarding its properties, and rarely… read more here.
Keywords: different origins; binding material; assessment suitability; comparative assessment ... See more keywords
Combustion toxicity regulations for construction products
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DOI: 10.1177/0734904119880472
Abstract: Research literature comparing room-scale combustion toxicity performance of construction products is compared to bench-scale results. It is demonstrated that it is inappropriate the regulate construction products on the basis of performance in bench-scale toxicity tests,… read more here.
Keywords: toxicity; combustion toxicity; toxicity regulations; construction products ... See more keywords
A PERSPECTIVE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS: AN ECO-DESIGN APPROACH
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DOI: 10.2495/sdp-v12-n2-304-314
Abstract: The construction sector has a significant social and economic impact on the European Union (EU), contributing towards employment opportunities (over 20 million directly dependent jobs). However, it is important to take into account the negative… read more here.
Keywords: development; construction; approach; construction products ... See more keywords
Sustainability Assessment of Cementitious Ceramic Tile Adhesives
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings13051326
Abstract: This article presents the results of analyzing environmental impact indicators of thirteen ceramic tile adhesives (CTAs). The analyzed data came from ten third-party-verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) created in 2016–2022. The paper examines seven environmental… read more here.
Keywords: ceramic tile; tile adhesives; construction products; sustainability ... See more keywords
Performance of Sustainable Mortars Made with Filler from Different Construction By-Products
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15072636
Abstract: One way to contribute to sustainability in the construction sector is through the incorporation of construction by-products from their own activities. This work intends to extend the possibilities for enhancement of these by-products through the… read more here.
Keywords: sustainable mortars; mortars made; performance sustainable; construction ... See more keywords
CE Marking of Construction Products—Evolution of the European Approach to Harmonisation of Construction Products in the Light of Environmental Sustainability Aspects
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DOI: 10.3390/su13116396
Abstract: European harmonisation of construction products provides a uniform expression of performance aspects relevant for essential characteristics coming from notified technical building regulations of the EU Member States. Since the current regulation has been in force… read more here.
Keywords: environmental sustainability; construction; harmonisation construction; construction products ... See more keywords