Carbon Emissions Evaluation and Calculation in Highway Construction
Publication: International Conference on Road and Airfield Pavement Technology 2023
ABSTRACT
Greenhouse gas emissions are a major concern in sectors including industry, agriculture, and transportation. The main sources of carbon dioxide emissions are fossil fuel combustion and the utilization of secondary energy sources. The construction process of road engineering requires a substantial energy consumption. This stage plays a critical role in the transportation industry’s greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, necessitating intensified efforts to mitigate carbon emissions. This study provided a summary of the theoretical foundation, calculation methods, and selection of carbon emissions factors in asphalt pavement construction. Having comprehended the current environmental impact of asphalt pavement construction, the study summarized the principles and methods for quantitatively calculating carbon emissions in the future. The reduction of carbon emissions in road construction is highly significant.
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International Conference on Road and Airfield Pavement Technology 2023
Pages: 119 - 134
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Published online: Feb 6, 2024
ASCE Technical Topics:
- [Inorganic compounds]
- Air pollution
- Asphalt pavements
- Carbon compounds
- Carbon dioxide
- Chemicals
- Chemistry
- Construction engineering
- Construction industry
- Construction management
- Construction methods
- Design (by type)
- Emissions
- Engineering fundamentals
- Environmental engineering
- Highway and road design
- Highway and road management
- Highway transportation
- Highways and roads
- Infrastructure
- Infrastructure construction
- Organic compounds
- Pavement design
- Pavements
- Pollution
- Sight distances
- Transportation engineering
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