When performing a comparative LCA of structure only, how do you address functional equivalency? For example, do you include all the other “stuff” needed to make a steel structure functionally equivalent to a concrete structure, like connection materials and fireproofing? Or for a timber structure, i…

Structural LCA Functional Equivalency

dionisiofranca78 (Dionisio França) December 7, 2020, 7:43am 4

I also add steel fireproofing as part of the structure.

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