Circular Economy Solutions for Engineered Construction Materials

Dr Chamila Gunasekara is an ARC DECRA fellow and Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at RMIT University. He works on developing innovative solutions for construction materials through the integration of various waste materials and digital technologies. His research efforts are geared towards advancing sustainability in construction by establishing smart built environments utilizing information and communications technology Professor Sujeeva Setunge leads the research portfolio of STEM college at RMIT as Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor (ADVC) for Research and Innovation David Law is an expert in civil engineering, physical chemistry (including structural), chemical engineering, statistics, materials engineering, applied mathematics. his current research interests include condition assessment, predictive modelling of corrosion of reinforced concrete structures, geopolymer concrete, concrete durability, controlled permeability formwork, effect of corrosion on bond, electrochemical monitoring, electrochemical protection, leaching of freshly placed concrete, and whole life costingDr Priyan Mendis is a Professor in the Department of Infrastructure Engineering and the Director of the ARC Centre for Advanced Manufacturing of Prefabricated Modular Housing and the Leader of the Advanced Protective Technology of Engineering Structures Group. He is the Deputy Director of the ARC Industry Transformation Research Hub -Transformation of Reclaimed Waste Resources to Engineered Materials and Solutions for Circular Economy (TREMS), and the Convener of the ARC Research Network for a Secure Australia (RNSA) from 2004 to 2011. His research interests include innovative construction methods such as prefabricated structures, tall buildings, durability of concrete structures, advanced materials for construction including waste materials, protective technology of structures, wind, earthquakes and fire and blast

• 1. IntroductionPart I: Transformation of Reclaimed Wastes in Construction Materials2. Upcycled waste clay as binder material in concrete3. Beneficial use of harvested coal ash in concrete production4. Mechano-chemical activation of waste into concrete binder5. Carbon fixation in concrete and durabilityPart II: Post-Carbon Innovations in Buildings and Infrastructures6. Computer-aided technologies in analysis and design7. Engineered solution for sustainable and resilient infrastructure8. Carbon-conditioned recycled aggregate in concrete9. Advanced cement-based sensors for smart and sustainable infrastructurePart III: Social Changes and Waste Minimisations10. Social and policy dimensions of waste management in constructions11. Smart waste tracking for infrastructure