Eco-trench: a novel trench solution based on reusing excavated material and a finishing layer of expansive concrete

Installing utility pipelines generates a significant amount of trench arisings, which are usually transported to landfills instead of being reused as backfill material. This practice generates CO2 emissions and wastes raw materials. This paper presents a more sustainable solution, an eco-trench, whi...

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Main Authors: A. Blanco, P. Pujadas, C. Fernández, S. H.P. Cavalaro, A. Aguado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2017-12-01
Series:Materiales de Construccion
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Online Access:http://materconstrucc.revistas.csic.es/index.php/materconstrucc/article/view/2194