It is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive for demolition contractors to dispose of building waste and demolition rubble. For environmental reasons, public authorities are looking for ways of reusing these materials. The purpose of this book is to make the construction industry and public authorities aware of the technical possibilities for recycling of demolished concrete and masonry. It also shows how localized cutting and partial demolition of concrete structures can be carried out. This new RILEM Report contains state-of-the-art reviews on three topics: recycling of demolished concrete, recycling of masonry rubble and localized cutting by blasting of concrete. It has been compiled by an international RILEM Committee and draws on research and practical experience worldwide. Increasing difficulties in disposing of construction waste and environmental concern make this book very timely. It will be a valuable reference for construction engineers and contractors responsible for carrying out demolition work economically and effectively, for regulatory authorities and for concrete materials specialists.
Reviews
'The book is to be recommended as an authoritative and comprehensive overview of progress in the field.' - Advances in Cement Research 'will be of particular use to demolition and recycling contractors, and to concrete technologists and ready-mixed concrete producers' - Concrete Abstracts
