Date of Publication

11-2018

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Subject Categories

Civil Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Civil Engineering

Thesis Adviser

Jason Maximino C. Ongpeng

Defense Panel Chair

Ronaldo S. Gallardo

Defense Panel Member

Richard M. De Jesus
Ma. Klarissa G. Martinez

Abstract/Summary

The construction of an efficient road pavement in a country plays a crucial role to the resilient economy through the transport of businesses, goods, and people, but it also leads to possible negative environmental impacts and natural resources depletion. Most of the materials and methods used during construction of pavements are generally chosen by its economic aspects and structural integrity without considering these impacts. This study was motivated to investigate the current standards in constructing concrete pavements to reduce its contribution to carbon dioxide emissions through the conduct of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), a tool that is widely utilized international for assessing potential environmental impacts of a material, product or systems of product during the primary phases of its life cycle. This research compared different types of concrete pavements constructed by the government in Metro Manila to determine which type concrete and which activities on concrete road construction contributes the most potential damage. The interpretation of the results suggested that the concrete type with the most cement material imposes largest impacts while the concrete type with the fastest curing time produces the least impact from vehicle traffic.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG007394

Keywords

Pavements, Concrete—Environmental aspects

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9-12-2022

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