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Reference Number EP/X021270/1
Title UHP.RTYF.Geo-Crete: Eco-Innovation: Development of Sustainable and Affordable Ultra High Performance Geopolymer Concrete for Industrial Floor Applicat
Status Started
Energy Categories Not Energy Related 95%;
Energy Efficiency(Industry) 5%;
Research Types Applied Research and Development 100%
Science and Technology Fields ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Civil Engineering) 100%
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation Not Cross-cutting 100%
Principal Investigator Dr M Guadagnini

Civil and Structural Engineering
University of Sheffield
Award Type Standard
Funding Source EPSRC
Start Date 01 February 2023
End Date 31 January 2025
Duration 24 months
Total Grant Value £190,380
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Region Yorkshire & Humberside
Programme UKRI MSCA
 
Investigators Principal Investigator Dr M Guadagnini , Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Sheffield (100.000%)
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Objectives
Abstract The drying shrinkage and the concrete spalling during the catastrophic fire can lead to serviceability and the structural failures, in particular, for ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC). UHPC is a new and versatile concrete, yet, its extensive application is hindered by high materials cost and high adverse impact on environments. The key objectives of the proposed project are to develop novel, innovative, crack-resistant, fire-resistant, low-cost, user and eco-friendly, lower energy, low carbon footprint, sustainable and durable Ultra High Performance GeoPolymer Concrete (UHPGPC) using Recycled Steel Fibres derived from waste Tyres (RTSF) and Recycled Aggregates (RA). This will lead to "UHP.RTYF.Geo-Crete" which can be used as slabs on grade for the large industrial floors and tunnels amongst other applications. This project will investigate the shrinkage cracking and the fire-induced spalling mechanisms, the fibre-matrix compatibility, durability, thermal, physical, mechanical, and the micro-structural properties through the multidisciplinary investigations including, FTIR, SEM-EDS, TGA-DTA, XRD, MIP and X ray CT scanning. Also, it will deal with the present challenges of UHPC viz., higher materials cost; CO2 emissions; depletion of restricted natural aggregate resources; pollution of environment, soil, surface and sub-surface water as well as health hazards associated with the unsystematic disposal of discarded tyres, industrial wastes and Construction & Demolition Wastes (CDW). The University of Sheffield, U.K. is world leading in Fibre Reinforced Concrete (FRC) design and re-using wastes in concrete. It will also offer a broad and comprehensive training to the fellow in order to establish her as an independent researcher
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