Research: LCA and LCC Studies on Prestressed Concrete Railway Sleepers
RESEARCH TOPIC
The research aims to assess the environmental and economic impact of railway infrastructure, with a specific focus on prestressed reinforced concrete sleepers. By applying Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), the aim is to optimize the life cycle of railway sleepers, reducing both environmental impacts and economic costs associated with production, construction, and disposal phases. Additionally, particular attention has been given to the experimental analysis of the material obtained from crushed sleepers, with laboratory studies of its properties. In the first phase, the LCA methodology in compliance with UNI EN 15804 will be applied to identify and quantify emissions and natural resource consumption across the different life cycle stages of sleepers. Subsequently, the LCC analysis according to the ISO 15686-5 standard will be used to estimate the economic costs associated with the production and disposal of the sleepers.
September 2024: Qualification to practice as a Civil and Environmental Engineer - Section A
November 2023: Start of Ph.D. in Infrastructure and Transport, Curriculum: Infrastructure, Transport Systems, and Geomatics
October 2023: Master's Degree in Civil Engineering specializing in Road Infrastructure