Emissions-based options appraisal for modular building foundations – a case study
Journal article
Authors | Omar Hamza, Abdurahim Abogdera and Zoras, S. |
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Abstract | A study was undertaken to evaluate the embodied greenhouse gas emissions of four different design options for the foundation of a residential modular building in the East Midlands, UK. The assessment considered the embodied carbon dioxide equivalent of material production (without and with Portland cement replacement using ground granulated blast furnace slag), transportation, construction works (such as soil excavation) and plant usage on-site and off-site. The findings indicated that helical piles and reinforced concrete slabs supported with expanded polystyrene were the most sustainable options (in terms of embodied emissions) compared to conventional strip and pad foundations. The study provides valuable insight into considerations and constraints that may arise when evaluating the sustainability of modular building foundations. It offers practical guidance for decision makers in the modular construction sector seeking to mitigate the environmental impact of their geotechnical design. |
Keywords | embodied greenhouse gas emissions ; Carbon Dioxide ; helical piles; building foundations |
Year | 2023 |
Journal | Engineering Sustainability |
Publisher | ICE Publishing |
ISSN | 1478-4629 |
1751-7680 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.22.10017 |
Web address (URL) | http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/jensu.22.10017 |
Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | 14 Aug 2023 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 24 Aug 2023 |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/q03wy/emissions-based-options-appraisal-for-modular-building-foundations-a-case-study
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