Research Article

[Retracted] Environmental Impact and Carbon Footprint Assessment of Sustainable Buildings: An Experimental Investigation

Table 5

Transportation distance and carbon emission.

Sl. no.MaterialsType of vehicleMileageConsumption of fuel in litresEmission of CO2

1Burnt clay bricksHDV3.531.082.150
2CementMDV5.53.08.000
3Steel barsMDV5.50.30.800
4Timber woodLDV150.10.265
5GlassLDV150.10.265
6AluminiumLDV150.10.265
7Vitrified tilesLDV150.130.345
8Lighting fixturesLDV150.20.530
9PVC pipesLDV150.20.530
10Electrical wiresLDV150.20.530
11Electrical switchesLDV150.20.530
12Plumbing fittingsLDV150.20.530
13Soil gravel fillersHDV3.580208.000
14ConcreteHDV3.534.591.500