Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP170103521

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP170103521

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Three-dimensional printing of structures using fibre reinforced geopolymer concrete. This project aims to investigate geopolymer binders for cement. Three-dimensional printing using concrete can eliminate expensive formwork but is hampered by a lack of underpinning theoretical material and structural research. Conventional Portland cement’s setting characteristics limit its use for three-dimensional (3D) printing. The project will develop a theoretical framework for the structural properties of the 3D printed concrete and flow of geopolymer binder through aggregate bed, and design a fibre reinforcement system. This project is expected to improve construction, reduce injury rates and create high-end technology-based jobs.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 21-11-2017

End Date: 20-11-2021

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $499,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Civil Engineering | Construction Engineering | Structural Engineering | Construction Materials

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Management of Solid Waste from Construction Activities | Cement and Concrete Materials | Management of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Construction Activities |

Other Keywords

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

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