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An Optimization System for Concrete Life Cycle Cost and Related CO 2 Emissions

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  • Tae Hyoung Kim

    (Building and Urban Research Institute, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, Daehwa-dong 283, Goyandae-Ro, ILsanseo-Gu, Goyang-Si 10223, Korea)

  • Sung Ho Tae

    (School of Architecture & Architectural Engineering, Hanyang University, 1271 Sa 3-dong, Sangrok-Gu, Ansan-Si 15588, Korea)

  • Sung Joon Suk

    (Department of Construction Management, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723, USA)

  • George Ford

    (Department of Construction Management, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723, USA)

  • Keun Hyek Yang

    (Department of Plant & Architectural Engineering, Kyonggi University, 154-42 Gwanggyosan-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-Si 16227, Korea)

Abstract

An optimization system that supports the production of concrete while minimizing carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions or costs is presented that incorporates an evolution algorithm for the materials’ mix design stage, a trigonometric function for the transportation stage, and a stochastic model for the manufacturing stage. A case study demonstrates that applying the optimization system reduced CO 2 emissions by 34% compared to the standard concrete production processes typically used. When minimizing the cost of concrete production was prioritized, the cost dropped by 1% compared to the cost of conventional concrete production. These findings confirm that this optimization system helps with the design of the concrete mix and the choice of a material supplier, thus reducing both CO 2 emissions and costs.

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  • Tae Hyoung Kim & Sung Ho Tae & Sung Joon Suk & George Ford & Keun Hyek Yang, 2016. "An Optimization System for Concrete Life Cycle Cost and Related CO 2 Emissions," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 8(4), pages 1-19, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:8:y:2016:i:4:p:361-:d:68128
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    1. Kim, Taehyoung & Tae, Sungho & Roh, Seungjun, 2013. "Assessment of the CO2 emission and cost reduction performance of a low-carbon-emission concrete mix design using an optimal mix design system," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 25(C), pages 729-741.
    2. Shin, Sungwoo & Tae, Sungho & Woo, Jeehwan & Roh, Seungjun, 2011. "The development of environmental load evaluation system of a standard Korean apartment house," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 15(2), pages 1239-1249, February.
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    1. Taehyoung Kim & Sungho Tae & Chang U. Chae & Kanghee Lee, 2016. "Proposal for the Evaluation of Eco-Efficient Concrete," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 8(8), pages 1-19, July.

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