Optimization of Building Deconstruction for DOD Facilities
Principle Investigators:Principle Investigators:
Dr. Angela LindnerDr. Angela LindnerUniversity of Florida, Environmental Engineering SciencesUniversity of Florida, Environmental Engineering Sciences
Brad GuyBrad GuyUniversity of Florida, Rinker School of Building University of Florida, Rinker School of Building ConstructionConstruction
When you’re done playing, put your stuff away…
In 1995, the US Army estimated 250 million board feet of lumber were available in its WWII wood buildings slated for demolition.
Base Commander
Time on building site
Time of entire process
Safety time and
costs
Labor skill and costs
Equipment costs
Transportation costs
Quantity of salvage for
reuse/remanufacture
Executive Order 13101: Greening the Government
Health and safety
Lead Based Paint
Asbestos
OSHA, EPA, State regulations
Landfill capacity
Disposal Costs
UF Deconstruction Study
Three Deliverables:
1. Optimization Sequence2. Region IV Mentorship3. Life Cycle Assessment
UF Deconstruction Study
Three Deliverables:
1. Optimization Sequence2. Region IV Mentorship3. Life Cycle Assessment
What is Deconstruction?
Building disassembly to maximize the recovery of reusable and recyclable materials in a cost-effective, environmentally sound, and safe manner.
Pragmatic enabling of reuse/recycling of land, infrastructure, buildings, materials
Project Metrics
Time on building siteTime of entire processSafety time and costsLabor skill and costs Equipment costsTransportation costsHazardous materials abatement, handling, and disposal costs
Non-hazardous wastes disposal costsQuantity of salvage for reuse/ remanufactureQuality or value of salvage for reuse/ remanufacture
Project Site: Ft.
McClellan
Scenario 1 In situ deconstruction of building in structural sequence
Scenario 2
Panelization of 2nd floor as one element and parallel deconstruction of two building halves
Scenario 3
Mechanical panelization of building then deconstruction of individual elements
Scenario 4
In situ deconstruction and panelization of major elements in sequence
UF Deconstruction Study
Next Deliverable:
1. Optimization Sequence2. Region IV Mentorship3. Life Cycle
Assessment
Commander
Region IV Mentorship
Deconstruction Computer Model
Team w/ University of Louisville Ft. Bragg, Ft. Rucker, others
“Deconstruction and Materials Reuse” Conference, May 2003
EPA, FDEP, UBMA, CIB, CERL
UF Deconstruction Study
Final Deliverable:
1. Optimization Sequence2. Region IV Mentorship3. Life Cycle Assessment
Definition of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
“…examining the environmental releases and impacts of a specific product by tracking its development from a raw material, through its production and to eventual disposal.”
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
LCA Example: Pine & Fir Siding
Raw Materials
Energy
Water
Coproducts
Air
Water
Solid Waste
Other
Old Growth Forest Harvesting
Wood Siding Manufacture
Product Distribution, Use, Reuse
Disposal
Transportation
Denotes beneficial reuse of salvaged materials
Transportation
TransportationCosts: Labor, Capital, etc… Savings
Proposed Tasks
Develop a Database
Region IV surplus facilities’ characteristics
Information on the deconstruction process Types and sequence of activities, total amounts
of salvage, total hours of hand/mechanical labor, total costs, etc.
Proposed Tasks continued…
Identify viable reuse options
New “markets” for salvaged materials
Conduct LCA on virgin vs salvaged materials use in viable reuse applications
Economic, environmental, social impact analysis
Research Needs from DOD
Information concerning all Region IV facilities available for deconstruction
Contacts with this information Meetings at the sites if necessary
Feedback! Especially during the Scoping phase
Input/output data during Data Collection phase
Participation in regular progress report reviews
UF Deconstruction Study
Review of Deliverables:
1. Optimization Options2. Region IV Mentorship3. Life Cycle Assessment
… coordinated with the University of Louisville, Kentucky P2 Center, Ft. Knox, CERL, EPI, EPA, FPL, FDEP
Questions?