On the sustainable character of structural aluminum

Efthymiou, Evangelos (2008) On the sustainable character of structural aluminum. Pollack Periodica, 3 (1). pp. 91-100. ISSN 1788-1994

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Abstract

In the framework of the development of modern materials and alternative structural applications, aluminum and its alloys have become a very attractive possibility. They represent a series of relatively new structural materials, which incorporate special characteristics in terms of sustainability, along with their mechanical properties. In particular, durability and recyclability are some features among others that prove their environmental-friendly character, whereas in construction field, aluminum elements collaborate with other systems, such as photovoltaics in order to contribute significantly to energy efficiency. The scope of the present research effort is to present all the sustainable features of the most commonly used aluminum alloys, while their effect on environmental performance through building applications and techniques is discussed.

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