Life cycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis for geotechnical engineering: review and research gaps

Abstract Geotechnical engineering work contributes to the total environmental impact and monetary cost occurring from construction sector. Decisions made regarding geotechnical aspects have a profound effect on of structure during its life cycle. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Cost Analysis (LCCA) are established methods for assessing impacts works. This paper presents results literature review 56 published papers current situation use LCA LCCA in engineering. It is found that only limited research has been applying structures. Further should focus developing framework using structures also identify fill data gaps computer software databases. would help engineers their daily reduce costs throughout cycles designed