Analysis of the Embodied Energy and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions of Ready-Mixed Concrete: A Case Study in Cuenca, Ecuador

Analysis of the Embodied Energy and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions of Ready-Mixed Concrete: A Case Study in Cuenca, Ecuador

Concrete is the most commonly construction material used worldwide. In contrast to other countries, Ecuador lacks studies that determine the environmental impact of the production of construction materials. This research presents a quantification of embodied energy and CO<sub>2</sub> emi...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Karla Vázquez-Calle, Vanessa Guillén-Mena, Felipe Quesada-Molina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
carbon footprint
embodied energy
environmental impact
inventory
life-cycle assessment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/14/4896

Internet

https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/14/4896

Similar Items