Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Aggabao, Jerelle Angelo B. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Evaluation of the sustainability of the reuse of steel falsework system |
| Date Issued | 19 January 2023 |
| Abstract | The impacts of Construction activities to environment, to human health and well-being resulted to adaption of different sustainable practices. The application of circular economy can be observed through the reuse of steel falsework system. Falsework systems are used to support permanent structure during concrete pouring which will be removed when the structure gained enough strength. The Philippines’ Build Build Build Program aims to strengthen the economy through its infrastructure spending. This initiative demands the use of sustainable falsework system for sustainable construction of different projects. Reusing steel falsework is mostly encouraged due to its cost effectiveness. However, no significant research has been devoted to examining its environmental effectiveness. On its social performance, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported scaffold related incidents in the country. The contribution of reusing falsework system in achieving sustainable construction needs to be examined to determine the areas and gaps requiring improvements within the process. The tools included in the sustainability assessment were composed of a simplified Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), screening of sustainability indicators, indicator weight assignments, and indicator scoring. The Life Cycle Analysis validated that the production phase of the equipment constitutes most of the environmental burdens from the utilization of steel falsework. From stakeholders’ rating, six out of the fifteen screened indicators were identified as the most important indicators for sustainable falsework reuse. A 5-point rating assessment tool, ranging from not sustainable to very sustainable was developed for each indicator to measure the current performance of the reuse process in relation to its defined target. Results of the sustainability performance evaluation concluded that the reuse of steel ring-lock falsework system is a very sustainable process with an 85.31% rating and a sustainab |
| Degree Course | MS Environmental Engineering |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | sustainability; falsework; construction; life cycle analysis |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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