The Impact of a Permeation Grouting Technique Quantitatively Assessed Through a Process-Focused Life Cycle Assessment

Autor: Pettinaroli Andrea, Susani Stefano, Castellanza Riccardo, Collina Elena Maria, Pierani Matteo, Paoli Riccardo, Romagnoli Francesco
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Environmental and Climate Technologies, Vol 27, Iss 1, Pp 797-812 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2255-8837
DOI: 10.2478/rtuect-2023-0058
Popis: Permeation grouting treatments can be considered a well-established ground improvement strategy in urban built environments, where an accurate fine-tuning of its components can lead to tailored and efficient interventions. However, how to improve its overall environmental impact remains an open question. Using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach emphasizing the construction phase, this research highlights the leverages that can improve the environmental performance of this geotechnical construction process. The alternative approaches in terms of materials and processes are identified, quantified, and compared using the standard output of the LCA analysis and represent the ideal input for the three-phased sustainability assessment method for geotechnical infrastructure developed by the authors.
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