(pdf) Recycling Construction Site

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(pdf) Recycling Construction Site

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RECYCLING CONSTRUCTION SITE IN AUSTRALIA 2Recycling Construction Site in AustraliaThere have been numerous research done in the past on ways of improving recycled construction sites as well as the use of recycled materials. It is common for a construction of a structure to be done on a site which was previously occupied by another structure before its demolition. After the demolition process of the structure, it is recommended that the civil engineers carry out some processes to ensure that the recycled construction site is fit to effectively sustain another structure. This research paper is about the problem associated with recycling of construction site in Australia as well as the possible steps that can be taken to overcome the problems by the civil engineers. One of the major problems associated with a structure after its demolition is the presence of waste produced in numerous quantities and types throughout the life-cycle of the structure which causes environmental problems such as soil pollution as well as weakening the foundationof the new structure when these waste decompose with the bulk of the waste being generated during the demolition and constructions phases. These waste include building materials such as roofing, shingle, electrical wiring, nails, and insulation and also waste originating during the preparation of the site like rubble, tree stumps, and dredging materials. These waste are the majorproblems associated with recycling of construction site in Australia since they contain asbestos, lead, and other dangerous substances[ CITATION Ari11 \l 1033 ]. The major causes of these waste include the use of details and designs that results in excess waste when executed at the construction site, the use of ineffective materials in construction, the use of materials that have no potential for future recycling or reuse, and the use of processes and materials the results on problems in disposal. The proposed solution for the

RECYCLING CONSTRUCTION SITE IN AUSTRALIA 3waste problem associated with recycling construction site in Australia recovering, reusing, and recycling of demolished wastes which relieve the landfill capacity or regain energy from the current structure materials so as to minimize embodied energy use for the next new build structure[ CITATION Ble09 \l 1033 ]. The energy associated with numerous strategies of waste management can be determined so as to identify the options which may generate the optimum energy saving in embodied energy.It has been proven that the optimum energy saving potential is recycling with a potential of 53% while incineration was only 0.4%, and the potential for reusing was 6.2%[ CITATION Ric09 \l 1033 ]. One of the major problem associated with recycling construction site in Australia is the material waste present in the site which has a significant impact to the cost of the construction of the structure and also advanced effects on the environment. One of the implications caused by large quantities of waste materials present in the construction site is illegal dumping which is unlawful deposit activity of waste on the environment. This unethical activity of illegal dumping results in problems to the Australia government and the general public as well as to the environment in numerous ways within the country[ CITATION Bro08 \l 1033 ]. Another problem associated with recycling of construction site is the time and cost overrun of the project especially when the construction site is covered with non-physical waste which takes place when materials are not lost physically but time and money overrun have resulted to the failure of the projects. These problems are as a result of lack of enforcement of existing delays, lack of supervision, and poor management of finance by the developers. It has resulted in the buyers abandoning homes and social relationship among buyers and developers becoming more tense. Numerous steps have been put in place frequently to find the solution

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