Demolition and Reuse of Concrete and Masonry: Proceedings of the Third International RILEM Symposium

Description

This book forms the Proceedings of the Third International RILEM Symposium in Odense, Denmark in October 1993. It includes reviews and reports of recent developments in the fields of demolition techniques and reuse of waste building materials, and focusses on the integration of demolition and recycling operations in the construction and housing industry. The need for demolition, repair and renewal of concrete and masonry structures is increasing all over the world. Theoretical knowledge is available, but there is a lack of information between theories and their practical use. There is an obvious need for information especially on standards and guidelines to promote quick and safe demolition and the reuse of concrete and masonry. Natural disasters such as earthquakes and also war activities have caused violent damage in urban areas. This has led to the need for effective methods for site clearance and reconstruction. The First and Second International RILEM Symposia were held in Rotterdam, 1985, amd Tokyo, 1988, the Third Symposium brings together specialists from the construction industry, urban development, disaster mitigation, material scientists, civil engineers and