Projects / Programmes
Hidravlično in okoljsko raziskovanje (Slovene)
January 1, 1999
- December 31, 2003
| Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
| 2.20.00 |
Engineering sciences and technologies |
Hydrology |
|
| Code |
Science |
Field |
| T220 |
Technological sciences |
Civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, offshore technology, soil mechanics |
| T270 |
Technological sciences |
Environmental technology, pollution control |
| P176 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Artificial intelligence |
| S120 |
Social sciences |
Environmental law |
Researchers (15)
Organisations (1)
Abstract
The research activities within the program are taking place in the following areas:
- characterization of the physical and chemical processes in building materials: emphasis is placed to the processes influencing the properties and durability of building materials, i.e. aging and deterioration of anorganic (stone, concrete, brick, glass fibres,..) and polymer materials. Influence of separate parameters is analysed for certain well defined processes (e.g. leaching, shrinkage and creep of cementitious materials, reinforcement corrosion). The main focus of the research, however, are processes where no comprehensive understanding exists (e.g. hydration of cement, stress-induced corrosion and cracking).
- development of new testing methods: development of new materials yields in substantionally different material properties that can not be measured by standard testing methods. New methods have to be developed to perform their characterization and evaluation. Complex processes in building materials will be defined by newly developed methods, or by applying and adapting existing methods from other scientific fields into building materials: NMR (for studying the hydration of new cement-additives systems), computer-aided imaging of the concrete pore structure (to define the correlation between structure and physical properties), electrochemical noise (corrosion processes and inhibitors' effectiveness studies), methods for measuring exteremely low thermal conductivities.
- new materials: research is directed towards new materials where their use in structures increases the service life (organic and anorganic concrete admixtures, corrosion inhibitors). It can be expected that these materials can be also successfully applied in the rehabilitation of structures. We participate in the development of materials with enhanced properties (e.g. fibre-reinforced concrete) and building materials whose production/use reduces the impact upon the environment (e.g. special types of cement).
- recycled materials: although generally non-toxic, waste building materials appear in large quantities. Limited space in landfills intended for waste disposal requires searching new ways in exploiting rubble and other waste building materials. On the other hand, many types of industrial waste can be recycled in building materials. We are collaborating in the development of technological procedures for recycling glass waste, steels slags, waste silts and stone dust. Studies will be performed to assess the potential applicability of these materials in building products (e.g. foamed glass, lightweight brick, concrete products).
The field of building materials is extremely interdisciplinary, therefore, the studies being performed will be connected and complementary to research in other areas of civil and materials engineering.
