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Carbon Footprint Analysis throughout the Life Cycle of the Continuous Deep Mixing Method (CDMM) Technology

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  • Aleksandra Mach

    (Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management, AGH University of Krakow, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Cracow, Poland)

  • Maciej Szczygielski

    (Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management, AGH University of Krakow, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Cracow, Poland)

Abstract

The objective of this article is to assess the carbon footprint across the Continuous Deep Mixing Method (CDMM) life cycle, considering its implementation in the context of sustainable, zero-emission, and decarbonising construction. Amidst global climate change challenges of greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector, the CDMM emerges as a potentially effective solution to mitigate environmental impact. This study aims to address the gap in the existing scientific literature by evaluating the environmental aspects of CDMM application, with a focus on identifying primary emission sources. This research extends beyond the conventional focus on construction materials to include energy consumption from equipment and transportation, offering a holistic view of the technology’s environmental impact. This analysis identified cement as the major greenhouse gas emission source for the CDMM, underscoring the technology’s potential as an alternative to traditional geotechnical methods, in line with integrated design solutions and meeting growing social expectations for sustainability. The added value of this study comes from data derived from an actual project, enabling a realistic assessment of CDMM’s environmental impact and resource and energy efficiency.

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  • Aleksandra Mach & Maciej Szczygielski, 2024. "Carbon Footprint Analysis throughout the Life Cycle of the Continuous Deep Mixing Method (CDMM) Technology," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(13), pages 1-14, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:13:p:3294-:d:1429203
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    1. George Blumberg & Maurizio Sibilla, 2023. "A Carbon Accounting and Trading Platform for the uk Construction Industry," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(4), pages 1-20, February.
    2. Daniel Wałach & Aleksandra Mach, 2023. "Effect of Concrete Mix Composition on Greenhouse Gas Emissions over the Full Life Cycle of a Structure," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(7), pages 1-20, April.
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