Journal article
Raising awareness on materials recycling using undergraduate engineering research
International journal of environment and pollution, v 31(3-4), pp 325-341
01 Jan 2007
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Abstract
Undergraduate research in engineering was used as a means of raising awareness on materials recycling and alternative recycled material products and processes. Over a three-year period, the authors hosted undergraduate researchers to work on rubber and polymer concrete, rubber-sandwich structures and recycled rubber materials for road embankments and retaining wall backfills. This paper discusses the outcomes of this endeavour, which not only included minority participation in undergraduate research to improve retention but also engaged students in materials recycling through exploratory research on technological advances. It also provided them with a forum to actively participate in the dissemination of results to local government authorities.
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Details
- Title
- Raising awareness on materials recycling using undergraduate engineering research
- Creators
- Felipe J. Acosta - University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezJeannette Santos - University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezO. Marcelo Suarez - Univ Puerto Rico, Dept Engn Sci & Mat, Mayaguez, PR 00682 USAMiguel A. Pando - University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
- Publication Details
- International journal of environment and pollution, v 31(3-4), pp 325-341
- Publisher
- Inderscience Enterprises Ltd
- Number of pages
- 17
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000253558800008
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-38649123010
- Other Identifier
- 991020575100904721
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