Abstract:Objective. In this paper, we give an overview about a new LCA method for infrastructure development. The objective of the method is to introduce the idea of LCA to decision-making systems of infrastructure development. By applying LCA in each decision-making procedure, environmental loads are thought to be reduced efficiently and wholly. Results and Discussion. The method and the inventory database have the following characteristics: (1) covering all the related activities, (2) based on material quantities, (3… Show more
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