The dismantling of buildings yields numerous reusable materials - including carbon fiber-reinforced polymer lamellas. Image: Pixabay
The dismantling of buildings yields numerous reusable materials - including carbon fiber-reinforced polymer lamellas. Image: Pixabay - Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer lamellas are an innovative method of reinforcing buildings. There are still many unanswered questions regarding their recycling, however. A research project by Empa's Mechanical Systems Engineering lab is now set to provide answers. Thanks to the generous support from a foundation, the project could now be launched. The construction sector is responsible for around 60 percent of Switzerland's annual waste. The industry's efforts to recycle demolition materials are steadily increasing.
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