A closed-loop system of construction and demolition waste recycling

Brennan, J; Ding, G; Wonschik, CR; Vessalas, K

A closed-loop system of construction and demolition waste recycling

Brennan, J

Ding, G

Wonschik, CR Vessalas, K

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Publication Type:: Conference Proceeding
Citation:: 31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, ISARC 2014 - Proceedings, 2014, pp. 499 - 505
Issue Date:: 2014-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Brennan, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7869-9531	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Ding, G https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2697-9395	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Wonschik, CR	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Vessalas, K https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3948-5212	en_US
dc.date.issued	2014-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, ISARC 2014 - Proceedings, 2014, pp. 499 - 505	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	9780646597119	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/33605
dc.description.abstract	This study discusses the construction and demolition waste recycling stream both in Australia and in Germany. Differences and commonalities in commercial practices between the two countries are outlined, and open research questions are introduced. Following McDonough and Braungart's cradle-to-cradle theorem, and ideal closed-loop system within the building life cycle is proposed. Deficiencies and efficiencies in the closed-loop system are reported and assessed and related parameters promoting or hindering the closed-loop system are evaluated. Results of the study demonstrate that reusable and non-reusable materials generated from construction and demolition operations, which are destined for landfill, are categorized differently between the recycling systems used in Australia and Germany.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	31st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction and Mining, ISARC 2014 - Proceedings	en_US
dc.title	A closed-loop system of construction and demolition waste recycling	en_US
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.for	0806 Information Systems	en_US
utslib.for	0905 Civil Engineering	en_US
dc.location.activity	Sydney, Australia
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/e-Press
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CBI - Centre for Built Infrastructure
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CCDP - Contemporary Design Practice
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US

Abstract:

This study discusses the construction and demolition waste recycling stream both in Australia and in Germany. Differences and commonalities in commercial practices between the two countries are outlined, and open research questions are introduced. Following McDonough and Braungart's cradle-to-cradle theorem, and ideal closed-loop system within the building life cycle is proposed. Deficiencies and efficiencies in the closed-loop system are reported and assessed and related parameters promoting or hindering the closed-loop system are evaluated. Results of the study demonstrate that reusable and non-reusable materials generated from construction and demolition operations, which are destined for landfill, are categorized differently between the recycling systems used in Australia and Germany.

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