Concrete is the most widely used material in the world. Cement, the key constituent of concrete, is responsible for about 5% of global carbon emissions related to human activities. This makes the current use of concrete particularly hazardous for the environment.
Reinforced concrete structures are aging and losing strength over time. Assessing the true capacity of deteriorated existing structures represents a great challenge for engineers, since many controlling parameters are unknown.
The Concrete Infrastructure Research Group develops sustainable infrastructure, through an improved understanding of existing infrastructure assets, the use of new materials, and the creation of innovative structural solutions.