The effect of vibration generated by demolition work on irradiation position accuracy of stereotactic radiotherapy system
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13659
Abstract: Abstract Purpose One existing building, adjacent to the radiotherapy building, where stereotactic radiation was done, was to be demolished to give space for the construction of a new building. However, we were concerned that the… read more here.
Keywords: system; radiotherapy; demolition; position ... See more keywords
Dyke demolition led to a sharp decline in waterbird diversity due to habitat quality reduction: A case study of Dongting Lake, China
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.8782
Abstract: Abstract Dongting Lake, an important wintering habitat for migratory waterbirds in the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, has suffered serious degradation in recent decades. To restore habitats for biodiversity conservation and flood control, 459 dykes were demolished… read more here.
Keywords: water; waterbird; dongting lake; dyke demolition ... See more keywords
Comment on “Urban building demolitions, firearm violence and drug crime”
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DOI: 10.1007/s10865-019-00125-1
Abstract: authors never specify the number of demolitions analyzed. We are confident they only analyzed 6638 demolitions, which falls significantly short of the “over 10,000 buildings” threshold they claim (see Table 1). Finally, the failure to… read more here.
Keywords: block; city; program; number ... See more keywords
A computational model for thick concrete slab demolition using soundless chemical demolition agent
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124430
Abstract: Abstract Soundless chemical demolition agents (SCDAs) provide a feasible route to meet the demolition in the modern construction industry. Exploration of how to efficiently demolish reinforced concrete members with SCDAs is in deep demand. To investigate… read more here.
Keywords: thick concrete; demolition; concrete slab; computational model ... See more keywords
Evaluating social sustainability of urban housing demolition in Shanghai, China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.03.005
Abstract: Abstract In China, urban housing demolition increasingly challenges the maintenance of social sustainability. Social sustainability is a multi-dimensional concept that contains complex implications. Therefore, an assessment system that considers a range of key social indicators… read more here.
Keywords: urban housing; housing demolition; demolition; sustainability ... See more keywords
Real-scale study of a heavy traffic road built with in situ recycled demolition waste
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119219
Abstract: Abstract This real-scale study carries out a research of the behaviour of building demolition wastes in a road with high intensity traffic. A mobile recycling plant treated in situ the demolition wastes from 105 single-family… read more here.
Keywords: traffic; real scale; road; recycled aggregates ... See more keywords
Recovering building elements for reuse (or not) – Ethnographic insights into selective demolition practices
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120332
Abstract: Abstract The construction industry faces growing socio-environmental pressures to close its material loops. Reuse of building elements can, accordingly, reduce both new production and waste. Before any element can be reused, demolition contractors first need… read more here.
Keywords: building elements; recovering building; demolition; building ... See more keywords
Equation of hole arrangement for concrete beam demolition using soundless chemical demolition agent
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103311
Abstract: Abstract Soundless chemical demolition agents (SCDAs) provide a reliable alternative for demolishing concrete structures in densely populated areas. However, research on the demolition of reinforced concrete member using SCDAs has not been conducted in detail.… read more here.
Keywords: concrete beam; hole; demolition; beam segment ... See more keywords
Urban residential reconversion through demolition : a land use model based on administrative spatial micro-data
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.02.052
Abstract: Abstract This paper proposes to develop a two-step model based on administrative (spatial) micro-data to identify the determinants that makes residential transactions resulting in demolition and reconversion. A logistic model is estimated and serves as… read more here.
Keywords: model based; reconversion; land use; demolition ... See more keywords
To demolish or not to demolish: Life cycle consideration of repurposing buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2016.09.011
Abstract: Abstract Reduction in energy and resource consumption, as well as other environmental impacts, can be achieved for end of life building stock by recovering building waste after demolition through material reuse and recycling; or building… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; life cycle; demolition; building ... See more keywords
Downcycling versus recycling of construction and demolition waste: Combining LCA and LCC to support sustainable policy making.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2018.01.028
Abstract: Urgent solutions are needed in Europe to deal with construction and demolition waste (CDW). EU policy has contributed to significantly reducing the amount of CDW going to landfill, but most of the effort has been… read more here.
Keywords: demolition waste; waste; cdw; construction demolition ... See more keywords