@article{1400036, author = {Jahren, Per. and Sui, Tongbo.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1400036}, title = {Concrete and sustainability /}, publisher = {Taylor and Francis, CRC Press,}, abstract = {"In view of the development of world concrete and construction, we see an evolution of the focus in the direction of: Safety Durability Serviceability/Functionality Sustainability It is important in this context to learn at least two things: - All the focuses in the evolution process are closely linked to each other and function upon need instead of occurring and existing independently or replacing one by another. - The latest developed focus - Sustainability is not only evolved from the previous focuses but works as a function of them as well. We therefore believe that sustainability is not only an environmental performance, it is indeed a holistic thinking/approach that can be considered as the function of safety, durability, functionality and economical feasibility, environmental compatibility and social responsibility. The level/magnitude of each focus to sustainability varies depending on the specific requirement of the target and local boundary conditions"--}, recid = {1400036}, pages = {1 online resource (xxii, 412 pages ) :}, address = {Boca Raton :}, year = {2014}, }