LCA for Structures

This recorded session by Wakil Ahmed, presents the principles of sustainable structural design with a focus on the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as a decision-making framework. It provides an overview of carbon footprint considerations and the environmental impacts associated with construction materials and processes, along with strategies for reducing these impacts through efficient design and resource optimization. The session aims to promote a comprehensive understanding of integrating sustainability into modern structural engineering practice.

This recorded session by Jarin Tasnim presents a comprehensive educational overview of life cycle assessment (LCA) as a crucial tool for sustainable structural design in engineering. It covers fundamental LCA principles, system boundaries, and the integration of background versus foreground databases. Additionally, the detailed presentation explores life cycle impact assessment methods like ReCiPe, database regionalization, and practical case studies comparing alternative construction materials such as concrete mixes and structural framing systems.