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Use advice for data set Scope:
LinCrete is a glass-fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) material used for façade and interior finishing applications. These prefabricated GFRC panels are produced with alkali-resistant glass fibres, enhancing tensile strength, impact resistance, and resilience, and have an approximate density of 2,100 kg/m³. The panels are manufactured in custom dimensions, typically up to 6,000 x 3,000 mm, with a thickness determined by specific project requirements.
The scope of this core EPD focuses exclusively on the declaration of GFRC panels and excludes substructures components.
System boundary:
cradle to gate with options, modules C1–C4, and module D (A1–A3 + C + D and additional modules. The additional modules: A4 and A5
Specifically, the following processes were included in each module for the production of LinCrete:
• Raw material provision; including colour pigments and exposed aggregates (A1)
• Transport of raw materials, and consumables to the plant (A2)
• Production processes at the plant, including energy costs (electricity, thermal energy), water consumption, production of auxiliary (formwork) and packaging materials and disposal of residual substances including production waste, small portion of packaging material and formwork (A3)
• Transport from the factory gate to the construction site (A4)
• Disposal of packaging materials (A5)
• Dismantling LinCrete from the building (C1)
• Transportation to the disposal facility (C2)
• Module C3 is not relevant as LinCrete is sent directly to landfill (C3)
• Landfilling of 100% of LinCrete panels (C4)
• Reporting on the benefits and loads beyond the system boundary, including energy recovery from the disposal of materials (D) |
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