Increasing the environmental sustainability of asphalt
Insight Report INS007
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Insight Report
Abstract
Examines the measures adopted by the asphalt industry to encourage and ensure sustainability of the product. These include improvement to durability, incorporation of secondary materials and reuse and recycling reclaimed asphalt. Discusses these aspects and explores the whole life-cycle environmental impacts.
Author
Nicholls, J. et al.
History
Updated to include contents and summary pages.
ISBN
9781846088759
Subjects
- Asphalt paving
- Roads
- Streetworks/road maintenance
- Coverings and surface finishes
- Asphalt coatings
- External works and landscaping
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
- Road pavement
- Waterproofing/damp proofing
- External paving
Publisher History
The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is an internationally recognised organisation providing research, consultancy, testing and certification for all aspects of transport.
Information
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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