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Title Use of composite plaster material for the development of sustainable prefabricated: study of its manufacturing process, properties and supply chain
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Authors Ferrández-Vega, D; Diaz-Velilla, JP; Zaragoza-Benzal, A; Zúñiga-Vicente, JA
Title Use of composite plaster material for the development of sustainable prefabricated: study of its manufacturing process, properties and supply chain
Year 2023
Published Dyna, 98, 4
DOI 10.6036/10823
Abstract The building sector is currently involved in a process of change as a result of concerns about the sustainability of the construction industry. For this reason, the application of circular economy criteria that are committed to the development of new, more sustainable construction materials has become one of the major challenges included in the European Green Pact. In this research, the physical and mechanical characterisation of a new plaster composite material with the incorporation of recycled rubber granular particles and glass wool waste fibres has been carried out. It has been possible to replace up to 30% of the original plaster material with recycled raw material, improving the thermal behaviour of the prefabricated plaster plates. In addition, good mechanical performance has been obtained and the weight of the precast elements has been reduced. Finally, using the FlexSim simulation software, different scenarios have been examined which have permitted to know the increases in productivity in the manufacturing process derived from the use of these lightened sustainable materials, as well as to verify the reduction in fuel consumption (litres/plate) and CO2 emissions during transport. For all these reasons, the implementation of circular economy criteria applied to waste management is fundamental to progress towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Author Keywords circular economy; building/construction industry product innovation; sustainable prefabricated construction; efficiency; simulation
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:001049393600014
WoS Category Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Research Area Engineering
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