Our approach to ensuring structural robustness for Cranfield University’s Hydrogen Innovation Research Centre (HIRC) project includes a systematic design philosophy that accounts for both anticipated and unforeseen structural demands. 🎯 Using Eurocodes and UK-specific guidelines, our design incorporates features like diaphragm action through reinforced concrete slabs and strategically placed plan bracing for lateral stability. To address the unique constraints posed by adjacent buildings, such as the Whittle and Water Sciences buildings, we have modelled existing foundations to coordinate new structural grid placements, thereby minimising clashes and ensuring a seamless integration of the HIRC building with its surrounding ground conditions, the foundation strategy involves a doubly reinforced ground bearing raft with selective over-excavation and backfill to counter potential soil heave from tree removal and mitigate shrinkage risks. Additionally, our choice of durable materials and protective coatings against chemical exposure further fortifies the structure, ensuring it meets the demands of the project’s intended lifespan. 🚀
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Associate Technical Director (COWI) | External Associate Professor (SDU) | PhD | Member of the Danish committee for EN 1992 | Co-chair for scientific committee for IABSE Copenhagen 2026
In the sustainability transformation of civil engineering♻️, there are many low-hanging fruits that can lead to significant improvements in our industry. These should be picked, it’s a no-brainer! Often, it’s just about making small cultural adjustments. But there are also higher-hanging fruits with the potential for massive impact. Reaching them requires deeper thinking and greater effort, but that should not stop us from striving for them as well. My colleagues are starting an ambitious research project in collaboration with DTU Construct and DTU Structural Lab focusing on the Serviceability Limit State, SLS (e.g. crack widths) of massive concrete structures. Predicting the load-carrying capacity of such structures accurately is highly complex and almost impossible to study experimentally at realistic scales due to their often enormous size 🤯. Tackling SLS adds yet another layer of complexity, making this an incredibly challenging task📈. I’m happy to see such a competent and dedicated team taking on this challenge, and I’m proud to be part of a company and industry that takes responsibility and action. Congratulations with the funding, and best of luck with this highly relevant and impactful project! 🍍🍀💪👏 COWI #COWIfonden Innovationsfonden #Concrete #Sustainability DTU - Technical University of Denmark
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'The future in construction is digital and circular' | Professor for Structural Design at TU Braunschweig | Spokesperson of TRR 277 Additive Manufacturing in Construction | Co-Founder osd-office for structural design
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Showcasing Concrete Structural Re-Usability by ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften IKE, Eberhard Unternehmungen and Büeler Fischli Bauingenieure GmbH, one of the funded projects in Cohort 5! 🌟 🔍 “This project explores the vast potential of reusing concrete structural components, driven by its notable environmental advantages such as reduced CO2 emissions and material conservation. Despite its promise, this practice remains largely unexplored due to challenges related to variable quality and rebar configurations. This collaborative project integrates theoretical assessments to estimate the potential of these components alongside practical experimentation through a 1:1 mockup built from concrete slabs sourced from demolition sites. The initiative is set to advance sustainable construction practices by integrating reused components into new construction.” 🚀 “In the CBI Booster, the team will estimate the potential of reused building components to replace traditional weight-bearing elements. These results will then be tested in a practical setting through a 1:1 scale mockup, applying theoretical insights to a real-world context.” We're thrilled to welcome Concrete Structural Re-Usability to the CBI Booster! Stay tuned for exciting updates on the other projects! 👀 #swissinnovationbooster powered by Innosuisse
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Carbon fiber materials offer innovative approaches to more durable, resource-efficient and sustainable structures - as demonstrated in this bridge project:
Did you know that the use of modern technologies in the construction of the 64-meter-long road bridge on the A3 saved an impressive 60 tons of CO₂ emissions? That's the equivalent of more than 500,000 kilometers driven by an average car - or in other words, around 12.5 trips around the world. 🌍🚗 The 64 m long road bridge BW399c over the A3 highway near Nuremberg, reinforced with carbon reinforcement based on our SGL SIGRAFIL® CT50-4.0/240, was commissioned by Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes. The carbon reinforcement was manufactured by Deutsche Basalt Stab GmbH using our SGL SIGRAFIL® fiber. The advanced construction method with carbon fiber reinforced concrete not only saved 60 tons of CO₂ compared to conventional steel construction, but also significantly reduced the weight of the bridge's roadway slab by 55% to 450 kg/m² and minimized the total steel requirement. 🌱✨ There are several other advantages: 💡 No corrosion: Thanks to the carbon reinforcements, the bridge remains durable and low maintenance. 💡 Less material: The normal asphalt layer for waterproofing is no longer required, which simplifies the construction. 💡 Prefabrication: The bridge can be prefabricated so that installation takes place overnight. This means that the road is only closed for a few hours! 🕒 We are proud to contribute to more environmentally friendly infrastructure projects with sustainable construction methods. Let's shape the future of bridge construction together! 💪🌍 Do you need information about our product portfolio or the potential applications of our products in the construction industry? Dr.-Ing. Sarah Reiser will be delighted to answer your questions! Take a look at our website https://lnkd.in/dFbq-3z to select a material that meets your needs or just contact us, we would be pleased to give technical advice. If you would like to find out more about the bridge project, we recommend the publication 'Das Bauwerk 399c - innovativ und nachhaltig' written by Tobias Mansperger from Leonhardt, Andrä und Partner! #SGLCarbon #carbonconcrete #sustainablebuilding #carbonfiber
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College of Engineering's Qingxu "Bill" Jin, with students Diego Aparicio and Nathan Denning, discuss the development of flexible, self-healing concrete that produces heat, which could prove to be an environmentally friendly option for roads in terms of snow and ice removal. http://spr.ly/6045tOznZ
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🌟 Excited to share our journey in the CreaTech Case Study Competition hosted by L&T Construction 🏗️ 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that our team made it through the first round! 💼 In the second round, we delved deep into sustainable construction practices, focusing on alternative materials to create a greener future. 🌱 Our presentation centered around the development of High-performance Light Transmitting Concrete (HPTLC) as a solution for energy-efficient buildings. Here are some highlights from our proposal: 1️⃣ Innovative Material: HPTLC is a game-changer, harnessing daylight to illuminate interiors and reduce reliance on electrical lighting. 2️⃣ Methodology: Our approach involved two key steps: 1. Sample preparation: We proposed creating HPTLC specimens with varying percentages (3-15%) of PMMA optical fibers. 2.Simulation & Testing: Lightbox and spectrometer testing would identify the optimal sample for maximum light transmission. 3️⃣Energy Savings: Through rigorous testing and analysis, we demonstrated that HPTLC has the potential to significantly reduce electricity consumption in buildings, promoting sustainability without compromising functionality. 🚀 While we're proud of our accomplishments in the competition, we unfortunately didn't advance to the third round. Nonetheless, I want to extend my gratitude to my amazing teammates, Yash Raj and Ashutosh Singh, for their hard work and dedication throughout this journey. 🙌 Together, we pushed the boundaries of innovation and sustainability in construction, and I couldn't be more proud of what we achieved. A big thank you to L&T Construction and Unstop for organizing such a stimulating competition! We're excited to see the future of sustainable construction unfold. ️ #CreaTech #SustainableConstruction #Innovation #Teamwork #L&T #Engineering
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