On the contribution of structural concrete to sostenaible development

Abstract

This paper presents, first of all, a revision of the sustainability?s outlining evolution in the Construction area, by the visualisation of it?s life cycle. Then, we approach different ways of affecting it by the different steps of the Construction?s process for, finally, emphasize the recycled concrete?s structural characteristics and it?s practical implantation?s possibilities. This revision is made from the Spanish experience, mainly the investigation one, generated in the last years.