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The technical potential for reducing metal requirements through lightweight product design

Carruth, Mark A., Allwood, Julian M., Moynihan, Muiris C.·2011·Resources, Conservation and Recycling

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  • Carruth et al analyzed material use associated with different load-bearing structures and found that a variable cross-section steel beam could save one third of the material compared to a universal standard beam, while a truss-structure could offer additional savings at cost of needing more volume.

    “Carruth et al [20] analyzed the material use associated with different load-bearing structures and found that a variable cross-section steel beam could save one third of the material compared to a universal standard beam, while a truss-structure could offer additional savings at cost of needing more volume.”

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Authors
Carruth, M. A., Allwood, J. M., & Moynihan, M. C.
Affiliations
University of Cambridge (GB)
Venue
Resources, Conservation and Recycling
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2011-12
Volume
57
Pages
48-60
ISSN
0921-3449 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2074395901
Cited by
86
References
24
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 13 · 2020: 9 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 4 · 2013: 8 · 2012: 2
FWCI
2.20
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Resources Conservation and Recycling (publishedVersion)
  • RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
  • Cambridge University Engineering Department Publications Database (submittedVersion)
Funders
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/G007217/1)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Materials Chemistry › Material Selection and Properties
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Building and Construction › Sustainable Design and Development
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Engineering › Environmental Impact and Sustainability
Keywords
lightweight design, steel, aluminum, material efficiency, climate change mitigation, product design principles

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