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EAGM casestudy Comparative LCA of geosynthetics versus conventional Construction materials

EAGM casestudy Comparative LCA of geosynthetics versus conventional Construction materials. Commissioned by EAGM, 2011 For further info see www.eagm.eu Made by 2 independent consultants The road design represent the most common type of construction.

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EAGM casestudy Comparative LCA of geosynthetics versus conventional Construction materials

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  1. EAGM casestudyComparative LCA of geosynthetics versus conventional Construction materials • Commissioned by EAGM, 2011 • For further info see www.eagm.eu • Made by 2 independent consultants • The road design represent the most common type of construction

  2. 30 cm gravel vs. 175 gsmgeotextile

  3. Improved CO2 Footprint

  4. Gravel is 3 times more expensive

  5. Maintenance in 20 yearsperspective • Geotextilecost is a very small fraction of the total construction. • Geotextileinfluence on lifetimemaintenancecostsaresignificant • => • Prolongedlifetime or • More road at the same ”price”

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