20.500.12556/DiRROS-18672 Utilisation of reused steel and slag analysing the circular economy benefits through three case studies This research explores sustainable construction practices focusing on material reuse, specifically reclaimed structural steel and slag. In general, the building stock is not designed for deconstruction, and material recovery for reuse at the end of life of buildings is complex and challenging. The study evaluates the benefits of content reuse through a thorough analysis of three case studies— BedZED eco-friendly housing, Angus Technopôle building, and the use of steel slag aggregate in road construction. It highlights the value of reclaimed structural steel and by-products like steel slag in waste reduction, energy conservation, and resource preservation. The BedZED case study showcases recycled steel’s cost-effectiveness and economic viability in construction, while the Angus Technopôle building exemplifies the adaptive reuse of an old steel frame building. Additionally, the third case study showcases the benefits of using Electric Arc Furnace C slag in asphalt-wearing courses, highlighting the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact. The versatility of reclaimed structural steel and slag is evident in integrating material reuse in building construction and road infrastructure. These case studies illustrate the potential for reusing steel and its by-products in various construction contexts, from eco-friendly housing to road development. Therefore, the study aims to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of sustainable practices within the construction industry by showcasing the successful incorporation of reclaimed steel and slag in these projects. Considering the significant contributions of building construction to global greenhouse gas emissions, raw material extraction, and waste production, the study advocates for adopting circular economy (CE) principles within the construction industry. Finally, the analysis of case studies underscores the advantages of reclaimed structural steel and the valorisation of steel slag through the lens of CE and their contribution to sustainable development. circular economy reused steel steel slag aggregate reclaimed steel steel members krožno gospodarstvo ponovna uporaba jekla agregat iz jeklarske žlindre jekleni elementi true false true Molecular Diversity Preservation International Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik © 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. Neznano 2024-04-12 12:49:59 2024-04-12 13:15:41 2024-04-13 03:35:49 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2024 0 0 Nasl. z nasl. zaslona; Opis vira z dne 3. 4. 2024; str. 1-22 iss. 4, [article no.] 979 Vol. 14 Apr. 2024 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2024-04-02 620.1/.2 2075-5309 10.3390/buildings14040979 191168515 https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/4/979 1 a69106f0-f8a9-11ee-ae20-001a4af901a5 https://dirros.openscience.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=25507 RAZ_Cervantes_Puma_Genesis_Camila_2024.pdf RAZ_Cervantes_Puma_Genesis_Camila_2024.pdf 1 1EAFBFFEC86FA6422BEA8473EA9DAA8D 7a2a77650b35f3c33bb0be83128611e62b03c82745564b03d433fa12f6b4c912 32f806a3-f8ad-11ee-ae20-001a4af901a5 https://dirros.openscience.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=25508 Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije 0 0 0