Composites in civil infrastructure: R & D to applications
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Paper/Presentation Title | Composites in civil infrastructure: R & D to applications |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | |
Author | Aravinthan, T. |
Editors | Bai, Yu, Bandyopadhyay, Sri, Zhao, Ling, Singh, Raman and Rizkalla, Sami |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN 6) |
ERA Conference ID | 50533 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2012 |
Place of Publication | Melbourne, Australia |
ISBN | 9780646585895 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.acun6.org/index.htm |
Conference/Event | 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN 6): Composites and Nanocomposites in Civil, Offshore and Mining Infrastructure |
International Composites Conference | |
Event Details | 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN 6): Composites and Nanocomposites in Civil, Offshore and Mining Infrastructure Event Date 14 to end of 16 Nov 2012 Event Location Melbourne, Australia |
Event Details | International Composites Conference ACUN |
Abstract | Research and development of composite materials and structures in the last two decades have paved the way to increasing applications of composites in civil infrastructure globally. In Australia, the pioneering work was initiated at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) within the Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites (CEEFC) resulting in the first Australian fibre composite bridge in 2002. Since then, projects involving new and innovative design and structural concepts to make engineered composites a suitable solution in civil infrastructure have emerged. Through close involvement with major asset owners, these technologies have evolved from initial technology demonstrators to become viable commercial alternatives to traditional structural solutions. This paper highlights some of the research and development (R&D) projects on engineered composites in civil infrastructure in Australia. Moreover, field applications and case studies where composites have been effectively used are discussed. The challenges faced by the engineers in applying this emerging technology together with the need for appropriate education and training for civil infrastructure are also presented. |
Keywords | composites; civil infrastructure; research and development; applications |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400504. Construction engineering |
400510. Structural engineering | |
401602. Composite and hybrid materials | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1x23/composites-in-civil-infrastructure-r-d-to-applications
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