Reinforced concrete is one of the most common engineering materials in use today. It is economical and practical, and its use in buildings and infrastructure enabled the great urbanization of the 20th century. But owing to the sheer amount consumed, concrete production is also one of the single-largest contributors to global CO2 emissions. We must therefore establish a new relationship with concrete for the 21st century and beyond.
At the Concrete Behaviour and Structural Design Laboratory (CONSTRUCT) we aim to improve our scientific understanding of this material in order to use it in a more responsible and sustainable way. We seek structural engineering solutions to the challenges presented by aging infrastructure and increased demand for new construction in a growing world. In particular, our research focuses on developing technologies and methods to extend the service life of existing concrete structures, and on ensuring that new concrete construction is designed for minimum embodied carbon and maximum lifespan.
Specific areas of research include improved mechanical modelling of reinforced concrete structures, the use of low-carbon alternatives to traditional Portland cement concrete, and design for adaptive reuse and longevity.
Company Details
- Employees
- 2
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Route Cantonale, Écublens,vaud 1024,switzerland
- Industry
- Civil Engineering
- NAICS
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Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- HQ
- Écublens, Vaud
- Competitors
- Future Resilient Systems (FRS), Structural Xploration Lab, EPFL, Chair of Structural Mechanics and Monitoring at ETH Zurich, fib – International Federation for Structural Concrete – Fédération Internationale du Béton, Computer Vision for Smart Structure Lab at the University of Waterloo, Future Cities Laboratory Global, AL RACE Cons. & Gen. Cont. Co, Institute of Concrete Technology, Concrete Infrastructure Research Group (CIRG), EESD Lab - EPFL.
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Epfl Construct has
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employees at Epfl Construct.
Epfl Construct's industry is
Civil Engineering
Epfl Construct's top competitors are
Future Resilient Systems (Frs),
Structural Xploration Lab, Epfl,
Chair Of Structural Mechanics And Monitoring At Eth Zurich,
Fib – International Federation For Structural Concrete – Fédération Internationale Du Béton,
Computer Vision For Smart Structure Lab At The University Of Waterloo,
Future Cities Laboratory Global,
Al Race Cons. & Gen. Cont. Co,
Institute Of Concrete Technology,
Concrete Infrastructure Research Group (Cirg),
Eesd Lab - Epfl.
Epfl Construct's categories are Civil Engineering
Epfl Construct's founding year is 2022
