Browsing Book Chapters by Author "Mapiravana, Joseph"

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The applications of sisal fibre-based materials in the built environment: opportunities for South Africa

Author: Dlungwana, Wilkin S ; Mapiravana, Joseph ; Ampofo-Anti, Naa Lamkai ; Dumani, Nozonke Date: Dec 2017 The building sector represented the largest uptake globally of natural fibre reinforced composites (NFRCs)1 in 2005 (Sharma et al, 2007). As the sector which consumes about 50% of all raw materials extracted from the Earth’s crust annually ... Read more
Building materials for a sustainable future – cement

Author: Mapiravana, Joseph Date: Mar 2014 Concrete is second only to water in terms of the most consumed substances on earth. Cement is the "glue" which holds concrete together and it is therefore a construction material which is produced and consumed in huge quantities worldwide. ... Read more
Cradle-to-gate environmental life cycle assessment of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3)

Author: Dumani, Nozonke ; Mapiravana, Joseph Date: Jan 2024 The manufacturing of cement contributes to approximately 5-7% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, necessitating the need for reducing the environmental impact. Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) has emerged as a promising ... Read more
Sustainable materials in building and architecture

Author: Van Wyk, Llewellyn V ; Mapiravana, Joseph ; Ampofo-Anti, N Date: Jan 2012 Most buildings up to the early nineteenth century, with the notable exception of prestigious public buildings, were constructed from easily available local materials. In the nineteenth century, developments in transport modes enabled the ... Read more

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