Sentence examples for replacement of virgin from inspiring English sources

Although only a relatively small portion of the total land area has been permanently cleared for cultivation e.g., in Java Indonesiaandand western Luzon (the Philippines)—in some areas shifting cultivation has brought about the replacement of virgin forest with secondary growth.

Recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) is often used as a replacement of virgin aggregate in embankments, roadbed, asphalt and concrete pavements.

This study investigated whether partial replacement of virgin coarse aggregate by coarse RAP is a practically viable option to formulate PCC paving mixtures.

Further, whole replacement of virgin crushed granite coarse aggregate with coarser POC as coarse aggregate would enable conservation of natural resources.

The present study explores the effect of the partial (20% and 25%) replacement of virgin aggregate with recycled ceramic sanitary ware waste on the gas permeability of structural concrete.

Based on results, the replacement of virgin aggregates with waste materials in CBMs, according to these specific mix designs seems to be a practicable solution for the construction of base layers with suitable performance.

The depletion of natural resources forces the construction industry to explore using cleaner recycled material as replacements of virgin construction materials.

Previous studies showed that the partial replacement of the virgin coarse aggregate by recycled one results in decrease the shear strength of RC beams.

With these efforts to increase the use and specification of recycled grade PET as a replacement for virgin PET, the recycling of PET waste is an effective method for enhancing the environmental performance of the PET fashion and textile industries.

About 43% of the CCW produced each year is recycled, primarily as a replacement for portland cement in concrete mix and, in the case of FGD gypsum, as a replacement for virgin gypsum in wallboard.

The overall objective of this research project was to investigate the feasibility of incorporating 100% recycled aggregates, either waste precast concrete or waste asphalt planning, as replacements for virgin aggregates in structural concrete and to determine the mechanical and environmental performance of concrete containing these aggregates.