Novel materials: structural glass and composites
Date & Time

31 October 2023
12:00 - 13:00 GMT

Location

Online

Price

Members: £45 + VAT
Standard: £70 + VAT

Novel materials: structural glass and composites

Novel materials: structural glass and composites

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Webinar
Date & Time

31 October 2023
12:00 - 13:00 GMT

Location

Online

Price

Members: £45 + VAT
Standard: £70 + VAT

This webinar, part of the novel materials series, focuses on structural glass and fibre-polymer composites (FPC).

The climate emergency is challenging engineers to consider a broader palette of non-traditional and/or novel structural materials.

The Novel materials series explores how engineers can approach both design and construction with these materials in mind, and it offers practical advice on what to consider to utilise them successfully within projects.
 
In this webinar:

  • Mariska Van Der Velden, Eckersley O'Callaghan Engineers, present innovative uses of glass and its application as a structural material, with a review of various case studies. They also look at the application of load combinations in the upcoming Eurocode update and analyse briefly how structural glass can be used as a circular material.

  • Liesbeth Tromp will discuss the benefits and challenges of Fiber Polymer Composites in construction.  Addressing its technical and sustainable life cycle aspects from case studies, Liesabeth will help engineers and project managers identify the opportunities where FPC can be a valuable and competitive alternative to traditional materials.

Reasons to attend

  • Find out the latest developments in construction materials

  • Identify the newest options available for reducing your carbon footprint

  • Discover best practices around sustainable design

Intended for

  • SMEs Owners, directors, and managers

  • Engineers working with structural glass and FPCs

​Speakers

James Norman - Chair Professor of Sustainable Design, University of Bristol

James worked on a wide variety of projects and has designed in a variety of materials, including steel, concrete, timber, earth, straw and glass. In 2015, James moved full-time into academia, where he teaches structural design with a focus on low-carbon solutions. He has co-written Conceptual Design of Buildings and Designing Timber Structures.

Liesbeth Tromp Adviseur Vezelversterkte Kunststoffen, Infrastructuur Royal HaskoningDHV, Rotterdam

With a background in applied research and lightweight engineering, since 2010 Liesbeth has focused on implementing Fiber Polymer Composites in bridges and lock doors at the globally operating Engineering firm Royal Haskoning DHV. She actively contributes to developing design guidance, including the pre-Eurocode Technical Specification TS19101 Design of fibre-polymer composite structures.

Mariska van der Velden Project Engineer, Eckersley O’Callaghan

In her role at Eckersley O'Callaghan, Mariska is making significant contributions to glass engineering and design. She’s involved in various R&D initiatives, and sustainability research, and participates in EDI and social committees, highlighting her commitment to innovation and responsible engineering practices.

Additional Attendee Information

Concerned about your time zone? The webinar will be recorded and available to view on-demand shortly after the live stream.

Discounts are available for students, series and group bookings. Please contact us to find out more.

Contact

Email - [email protected]

Supporting Resources & Events

Training

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Publish Date – 27 June 2023

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Publish Date – 10 October 2023

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Price – £45 - £70 + VAT

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Publish Date – 6 December 2023

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Price – £45 - £70 + VAT

Training

Gain on-demand access to all four webinars of the 2023 series, which explores some of the alternative solutions available to engineers striving to achieve net-zero targets.

Publish Date – 1 August 2023

Location – N/A

Price – £144 - £224 + VAT

Guidance

This guidance provides insight into the design methodology, specification, materials and techniques associated with the design and construction of glass structures.

Publish Date – 1 February 2014

Location – N/A

Price – £34.50

Guidance

New guidance that provides a background of the various fibre polymer composites, an overview of the design approach, state-of-the-art usage techniques and more.

Publish Date – 31 January 2023

Location – N/A

Price – £34.50

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