Objective
Construction is facing its first major revolution in the use of new materials since the introduction of Reinforced Concrete (RC) more than a century ago. Advanced composites in the form of Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRP) have been adopted in most strengthe ning applications and are being progressively used as reinforcement in new structures. The market for FRP in construction is expected to increase between 5 and 7 times in the next decade. This will lead to more durable structures and give a boost to the ai ling composites industry, an industry that is struggling to recover in the post cold war era and is in desperate need for diversification. Though research on FRP currently dominates the field of structural engineering much of this research is u ncoordinated and mostly fails to address fundamental scientific issues in any substantial depth. Moreover, despite the fact that a first generation of design guidelines has been produced, these are conservative and, in certain applications, undermine the u se of composites. Standard tests for defining the short and long term properties of FRP in RC are yet not available. The main aims of the project are to address specific scientific challenges in the field and develop tests and models to help wi th the standardisation process and to bridge the gap between academia and industry so as to accelerate the transfer of knowledge and adoption of FRP in construction. The network comprises a cohesive and complementary team of top experts in the field from 9 different countries. The network aims to create the ideal environment for delivering the best training for young researchers in the field of FRP reinforcement using a variety of delivery modalities, including an Intensive research training co urse, Young Researchers Conferences and industry mentoring. This network is anticipated to become the seed for the creation of a cohesive European Research Area in this field, which will lead Internationally.
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FP6-2002-MOBILITY-1
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SHEFFIELD
United Kingdom
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