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Development of a carbon emission evaluation system for precast concrete products in South Korea
Mina Seong1
,
Rakhyun Kim2
,
Seonguk Hong3
,
Seungyoup Lee4
,
Seungjun Roh4*
1Master’s Course Student, Department of Architectural Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi, Gyeongbuk, South Korea
2President, Greeners, Ansan, Gyeonggi, South Korea
3Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Woosuk University, Jincheon, Chungbuk, South Korea
4Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi, Gyeongbuk, South Korea
*Corresponding Author
30 December 2023. pp. 543-551
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Abstract

Precast concrete, recognized as a prominent method within the Off-Site Construction paradigm, is anticipated to offer advantages in terms of safety, quality, and carbon footprint reduction. This study aims to develop a carbon emission evaluation system for precast concrete products, a secondary product of concrete. To establish a methodology for carbon emission assessment in the pre-manufacturing, manufacturing, transportation, and disposal stages of precast concrete products, a system based on Microsoft Office Excel was developed. Furthermore, a case study was conducted using the developed system, revealing that the pre-manufacturing stage had the highest carbon emissions, with steel materials demonstrating the highest emissions.

Keywords
precast concrete product
life cycle assessment
carbon emission
evaluation system
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  • Publisher :Sustainable Building Research Center (ERC) Innovative Durable Building and Infrastructure Research Center
  • Publisher(Ko) :건설구조물 내구성혁신 연구센터
  • Journal Title :International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development
  • Volume : 14
  • No :4
  • Pages :543-551
  • Received Date : 2023-12-04
  • Accepted Date : 2023-12-15
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.22712/susb.20230042
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