Steel And Recycled Concrete Slab
Marco SIMONCELLI (docente coordinatore), Marco Andrea PISANI
Marco SIMONCELLI (docente coordinatore), Marco Andrea PISANI
Reducing the construction sector’s environmental impact is globally crucial. Climate change drives the development of eco-friendly materials and construction methods. Using recycled materials, especially in urban areas where construction waste is problematic, is vital. The SARCOS project aims to integrate recycled aggregates into steel-concrete composite slabs, enhancing sustainability. Composite slabs efficiently combine concrete’s strength with steel sheeting’s support. Yet, using natural aggregates depletes resources and generates waste.
SARCOS focuses on: assessing the impact of recycled aggregates on concrete’s properties when partially replacing natural ones; developing an experimental protocol for sustainable concrete slabs; evaluating various recycled aggregates’ effects on slab behavior; creating advanced models for technical guidance; analyzing the slab’s lifecycle, considering economic and environmental costs.
DABC role
SARCOS project is aimed to extend the use of recycled aggregates to steel–concrete slabs. The people of DABC, will be working on: development of an extensive state-of-the-art, theoretical and numerical modelling of the experimental findings, life-cycle assessment and dissemination of the results.
Partners
Università degli Studi di Cagliari (coordinator)