Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete and High Performance Construction Materials

Published: 2020

Author(s):
Smith Gillis, R.
Rushing, T.
Lopez-Anido, R.
Landis, E. N.

Publication Name: HiPerMat

Publication URL: https://open-mode.eu/wp-content/uploads/kup_9783737608282_OpenMode_Floating-UHPFRC-rafts-for-shellfish-farming.pdf

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Abstract:

The ongoing development of construction materials, more precise analytical methods, and
viewpoints from other disciplines enhanced their influence on construction and material
sciences in the last years. Consequently, the knowledge about high performance materials and
the possibilities for architects and structural engineers have leapt ahead significantly and will
increase in the future. UHPC is one of the products that arose from this synthesis of interests,
as there are new opportunities for innovative architectural designs, conductive concrete
elements, photocatalytic cleaning of surfaces, self-healing potential of building blocks, smart
construction materials, or new binders, to name a few. UHPC in particular has recently come to
fruition as the worldwide efforts for standardisation will soon allow the regular application of this
innovative material. Its widespread use will permit the design of sustainable concrete structures
such as wide-span bridges, filigree shells, and high-rise towers and opportunities for
spectacular architectural designs.
Every four years since 2004, we and our retired colleague Prof. Michael Schmidt provided a
forum for the exchange of knowledge around UHPC and other advances in construction
material science for the scientific and civil engineering community. Since then, we have decided
to introduce these symposia as HiPerMat, referring to High Performance Materials in
construction, their development, and their application with a more general scope.
With HiPerMat 5 on March 11-13, 2020 the 5th International Symposium on Ultra-High
Performance Concrete and High Performance Construction Materials documents the actual
state of development of application in the fields of:
§ Material Science and Development
§ Composite Concrete Materials
§ Strength and Deformation behaviour of UHPC
§ Durability and Sustainability of UHPC
§ Design and Construction with UHPC
§ Structural Modelling and Optimisation
§ Lightweight Concrete Structures
§ High-Precision Manufacturing for Pre-Fabrication
§ Nanotechnology for Construction Materials
§ Innovative Applications
§ Smart Construction Materials