fibUK Developments in structural concrete conference 2024

Author: Various

Date published

20 December 2024

Price
Free

fibUK Developments in structural concrete conference 2024

Training

Author

Various

Date published

20 December 2024

Author

Various

Price

Free

Focusing on durability, sustainability, and resilience, 2024 DISC conference explored the protection of concrete structures and buildings for the future, with an emphasis on traceability and the environmental impact of construction materials like reinforcing steel.

The 2024 DISC conference featured industry experts sharing insights on fib research, bulletins, and case studies.
 

Reasons to watch

  • Gain insights into the latest industry research and developments from an expert panel

  • Learn how to integrate sustainability into your designs by understanding material provenance and carbon footprint

  • Expand your knowledge and competence in ensuring resilience, durability, and sustainability to protect concrete structures

  • Discover how digital innovations in traceability and environmental data are transforming construction practices

Keynote: Digitalisation of reinforcing steel (rebar) 
Ladin Camci & Andrew Woolnough

Digital monitoring of fresh concrete
Helen Frape

Digital transformation of concrete construction
Janet Lees & Callum White

Cambridge electric cement
Poppy Brewer

Performance-driven innovation: Integrating new cements into standards
Colum McCague

Bulletin 105: Fiber Reinforced concrete
Joost Walraven

Bulletin 110: management of post-tensioned bridges
Jeanette Hunter

Bridgewater tidal barrier: flood defence with carbon management
João Silva

Reducing CO2 by design: chemically prestressed SFRC
David Martin

Implications of the use of GGBS for low carbon concrete – today and tomorrow
John Armitag, Paul Astle, Fergal Kelly 

Additional information

Format:
Video
Video Length:
approx. 15 - 30 min. each
Publisher:
IStructE

Tags

Concrete Concrete - reinforced Concrete - precast Concrete - lightweight Training Bridge Digital Video fibUK

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