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Using small volume waste in construction

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: BRE Information Paper ; IP 9/05Publication details: Watford BRE 2005Description: 8p. ill 30cmISBN:
  • 1860817610
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 614.76 $2 18
Summary: Examines the non-technical barriers to using small volume wastes as raw materials in construction. For the purpose of the project, small volume waste is defined as a material with a UK-wide, total annual production of less than 500 000 tonnes. Special emphasis was placed on materials with potential applications in cementitious products, aggregates, fill and hardcore. Locations, tonnages, and current and potential uses of a range of small volume wastes were identified. The paper also describes the barriers to their use and proposes strategies to overcome them.
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Examines the non-technical barriers to using small volume wastes as raw materials in construction. For the purpose of the project, small volume waste is defined as a material with a UK-wide, total annual production of less than 500 000 tonnes. Special emphasis was placed on materials with potential applications in cementitious products, aggregates, fill and hardcore. Locations, tonnages, and current and potential uses of a range of small volume wastes were identified. The paper also describes the barriers to their use and proposes strategies to overcome them.

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