Sustainable Materials in Civil Infrastructure covers the latest breakthroughs in innovative eco-materials and poses solutions for resilient and sustainable infrastructure. The book provides valuable insights into innovative research studies on eco-materials used for construction applications, which will provide researchers with a useful reference guide on recycled steel, low-carbon concrete, bio-concrete, self-healing concrete, and industrial by-products such as fly ash, natural geosynthetic fibers, and shape memory alloys for infrastructure development. Chapters cover design applications of bio-concrete and the use of eco-materials in landfill liners and masonry. The book clearly identifies the issues that remain as obstacles for the large-scale use of green concrete and bio-concrete and provides practical solutions to overcome them. Users will find this to be a knowledge base for the development of sustainable design methodologies that are widely accepted among various environmental monitoring/controlling bodies throughout the world.
1. State-of-the-Art Review on Foam concrete : Properties and new trends of application in infrastructure
2. Rammed earth construction: a promising sustainable eco-friendly housing solution
3. On the potential of pine needles for use as fiber reinforcement in cementitious systems
4. Evaluating the Carbonation Resistance of Mortars Made with Industrial By-Products
5. Development and evaluation of AAFS binder based recycled aggregate concrete for sustainable construction
6. Experimental Study on Use of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) as Coarse Aggregate for Light Traffic, Medium Traffic, and LWC Application
7. Use of Crushed Coalmine Overburden as Sustainable Aggregate in Pavement Design
8. Green Retaining Structure utilizing Recycled Concrete Aggregate
9. Factors Affecting Biomineralization and Various Applications of Nature-Based Solutions
10. Zinc Slag Utilization as a Sustainable Material in Pavement Construction: A Comprehensive Review and Future Prospective
11. Alkali activation of Lime Mud and application of it in environmentally friendly mortar development
12. Innovations towards bio-brick
13. Shape Memory Alloys and their Application to Civil Infrastructure
14. Traditional Assam-type Wooden Houses: How Sustainable in Earthquake Prone Regions?
Dr Thainswemong Choudhury, an assistant professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi, situated in Himachal Pradesh, India, brings a wealth of expertise to the field. Holding both masters and PhD degrees from the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology in Guwahati, his research focuses on the comprehensive assessment and retrofitting of masonry structures. With a specialized emphasis on utilizing surface-mounted steel bands, Dr. Choudhurys work encompasses hands-on experimental studies and the development of full-scale models. He is a distinguished member of ASCE, the Institute of Engineers (India), and the Indian Society of Earthquake Technology. Dr Raviteja KVNS, an assistant professor at SRM University AP, India, holds a doctorate in geotechnical engineering from IIT Hyderabad and was previously a SIRE Fellow at the University of Illinois Chicago. His research focuses on sustainable landfill system design, UAV-based landfill monitoring, and geotechnical engineering employing reliability and probabilistic frameworks. He is a member of ASCE, Indian Geotechnical Society, and the Institute of Engineers (India). Dr Lakhveer Singh, an associate professor at Sardar Patel University, Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), India, is a leading figure in sustainable research. His focus areas include energy production, bio?electrochemical systems, wastewater treatment, and nanomaterial synthesis. Singhs impact is evident through his 30 edited books, 130 high-impact papers, and his editorial role at Biomass Conversion and Biorefineries, published by Springer. Dr Elisa Bertolesi, a senior lecturer in civil engineering at Cardiff University, is dedicated to ensuring the safety and resilience of critical infrastructures. Her research, recognized internationally, focuses on identifying collapse risks and assessing structure robustness. With numerous publications in high?impact journals and prestigious awards, such as the Postgraduate Project Prize from the International Masonry Society, Dr. Bertolesi actively promotes diversity and inclusion in academia. She is also a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
