Holistic approach of a new masonry arch bridge on a Cevennes road
COLAS ; BRIERE ; FERAILLE ; HABERT ; TARDIVEL
Type de document
COMMUNICATION AVEC ACTES INTERNATIONAL (ACTI)
Langue
anglais
Auteur
COLAS ; BRIERE ; FERAILLE ; HABERT ; TARDIVEL
Résumé / Abstract
This paper presents the sustainable development analysis undertaken during the recent construction of a new masonry road bridge in the department of Lozère (France). First, the specific construction process of this masonry bridge is exposed. Then, the ecologic and economic impacts of the construction are evaluated through a life cycle assessment and a life cycle cost, and compared to those of a precast concrete bridge solution. Our results show that maintenance consideration is essential to address efficiently the sustainability aspects embedded in stone construction. Recommendations on the use of masonry in modern constructions are finally drawn.
