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INFRA2050: Recommended TRB NCHRP Article on Assessing Bridge Replacement Emissions

  • 1.  INFRA2050: Recommended TRB NCHRP Article on Assessing Bridge Replacement Emissions

    Posted 09-27-2024 05:29 PM
    This article provides a breakdown of emissions from different life cycle stages of a bridge, from extracting materials to construction to recycling at end-of-life.
    Three design alternatives for the bridge replacement are assessed. Emissions from bridge closure detour are also quantified and found to be significant.


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    Peter Wang Ph.D., A.M.ASCE
    Student
    Chatham NJ
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