Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP170100425

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP170100425

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Functionally graded modelling of geopolymer and Portland cement concretes. This project aims to investigate why geopolymer concretes crack less than the Portland cement concretes. Carbon emissions from Portland cement is second only to fossil fuels. Geopolymer may emit less carbon dioxide than Portland cement concrete because it bleeds less and has higher creep. The project will test this hypothesis on geopolymer and Portland cement concretes, and emulate its findings in all types of concretes. The project intends to create a specific market for geopolymer by developing a crack-free pavement and floors technology, while understanding cracking in concrete will reduce cracking issues.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2017

End Date: 31-12-2021

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $448,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Civil Engineering | Structural Engineering | Construction Materials

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Civil Building Management and Services | Cement and Concrete Materials | Management of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Construction Activities |

Other Keywords

Cement and Concrete Materials | Civil Building Management and Services | Civil Engineering | Construction Materials | Management of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Construction Activities | Structural Engineering

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