Papers

@article{Rojo-López2022,

title = {Rheology, durability, and mechanical performance of sustainable self-compacting concrete with metakaolin and limestone filler},

author = {Gemma Rojo-López and Belén González-Fonteboa and Fernando Martínez-Abella and Iris González-Taboada},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85134035376&doi=10.1016%2fj.cscm.2022.e01143&partnerID=40&md5=0f8f839bbe6aa5f1c5456f95d4cae965},

doi = {10.1016/j.cscm.2022.e01143},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

urldate = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Case Studies in Construction Materials},

volume = {17},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {This study analyzed the performance of self-compacting concrete with a paste composition that includes limestone filler and metakaolin replacing cement to design binary (75% cement and 25% limestone filler) and ternary binders (60% cement, 25% limestone filler and 15% metakaolin). Furthermore, to analyze the effect of the solid volume fraction (volume of sand and coarse aggregate) on concrete rheology, the concretes were designed using four volumes of paste (350 l, 400 l, 450 l and 500 l). Rheological tests were performed at three resting times to measure the viscosity and yield stress over time. The results indicated that the viscosity decreased by 43.3% when the cement was replaced by limestone filler and increased by 73.1% when the cement was replaced by 15% metakaolin while maintaining the limestone filler. These values were obtained as 27.6% and 62.2%, respectively, when the yield stress was analyzed. In addition, the hardened properties (mechanical behavior and durability) were studied by measuring the strengths at 28 days, as well as the electrical resistivity and ultrasonic pulse velocity over time. In this case, at 28 days the use of binary binder reduces the strength and resistivity (about 20%) and the employment of ternary binder reduces strength (15%) while increases the resistivity up to the double (when compared to the 100 C concrete). Moreover, to measure the efficiency of the concrete, a material index was designed that considers the fresh behavior, mechanical performance, durability, cost, and environmental impact. Self-compacting concretes with ternary binders provided the highest indices. The use of alternative materials, particularly metakaolin has been proven to be a good option to enhance concrete sustainable performance. © 2022 The Authors},

note = {Cited by: 40; All Open Access, Gold Open Access, Green Open Access},

keywords = {Aggregates, Binders, Biocompatibility, Cements, Durability, Durability performance, Efficiency, Elasticity, Environmental impact, Fillers, Life cycle, Light velocity, Lime, Limestone, Limestone filler, Material efficiency, Mechanical performance, Metakaolins, Plastic viscosity, Resistivity, Self compacting concrete, Supplementary cementitious material, Ultrasonic pulse velocity, Viscosity, Yield stress},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{perez-lopez_environmental_2021,

title = {Environmental Impact of Mobility in Higher-Education Institutions: The Case of the Ecological Footprint at the University of A Coruña (Spain)},

author = {Jose-Benito Pérez-López and Alfonso Orro-Arcay and Margarita Novales-Ordax},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/11/6190},

doi = {10.3390/su13116190},

issn = {2071-1050},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

urldate = {2026-08-06},

journal = {Sustainability},

volume = {13},

number = {11},

pages = {6190},

publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute},

abstract = {Ecological footprint (EF) determines the area of ecologically productive territory necessary to produce the resources utilised and to assimilate the waste produced by a given population over a year. Knowing your own EF is the first step in planning and implementing policies to reduce it. Considering that transport is a significant component of the impact of human activity on the environment, this study calculates the EF of the CO2 emissions associated with person mobility (EFM) at the University of A Coruña (UDC). The results presented are based on statistical inference from surveys conducted in 2008, 2016, and 2020. The period 2008–2016 coincides with the effects of the economic crisis, and 2020 with those of the COVID-19 pandemic. The EFM of UDC in 2016 was 2177 global hectares (gha), 148 times its biocapacity. Ninety-two percent of it was generated by car trips. Policies to reduce the environmental impact of mobility should focus on reducing car use. This study analyzes various factors of variability. The EFM per capita of the commutes from the place of residence to the UDC campuses grew between 2008 and 2020 by 17%. The results obtained are compared with those of other nearby universities and around the world.},

keywords = {Ecological footprint of mobility, Environmental impact, higher education, inference, survey},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{martinez-lage_sustainability_2020,

title = {Sustainability evaluation of concretes with mixed recycled aggregate based on holistic approach: Technical, economic and environmental analysis},

author = {Isabel Martínez-Lage and Pablo Vázquez-Burgo and Mirian Velay-Lizancos},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0956053X19307986},

doi = {10.1016/j.wasman.2019.12.044},

issn = {0956-053X},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-03-01},

urldate = {2026-08-06},

journal = {Waste Management},

volume = {104},

pages = {9–19},

abstract = {This research combines technical, economic and environmental analysis of the use of recycled aggregates from construction and demolition wastes in concrete production. Firstly, an experimental campaign to evaluate the effect of recycled aggregate on mechanical properties was developed. The mixture designs studied were: a reference concrete (without recycled aggregate), two concretes with 20% and 100% replacement of coarse natural aggregate by recycled concrete aggregate; and three concretes with 20, 50 and 100% replacement of coarse natural aggregate by mixed recycled aggregate. To analyze their technical feasibility, these concretes were made in the laboratory and in a concrete plant. The economic viability was also studied indicating the additional costs incurred due to the utilization of recycled aggregate in different economic scenarios. Finally, the differences in environmental impacts were analyzed for each concrete. For this purpose, energy consumption, global warming, eutrophication, acidification, photochemical ozone creation, waste generation, and abiotic depletion were accounted. 20% replacement of recycled concrete aggregates does not cause practically variations in the cost or the environmental loads, only a reduction of waste generation and abiotic depletion of 8% and 10.6% respectively. In contrast, the use of 100% replacement by mixed aggregates may increase the global warming indicator an 11% when double transport distance is assumed. But in exchange, the waste generation decreases 35% and the abiotic depletion 50%. Aggregate transport distance is a key factor that will determine the cost, energy consumption, and global warming of the mixed recycled aggregate.},

keywords = {Economic viability, Environmental impact, Mechanical properties, Recycled aggregate, Sustainable construction},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}