Virtual prototyping for green concrete structural design – new multi-spiral reinforced concrete column and steel beam structures

Motivation

After water, concrete is the most used material by mankind. However, 7% of global CO2 is generated due to cement production. The aim of the project is to contribute to The GCCA 2050 Cement and Concrete Industry Roadmap for Net Zero Concrete by completing 3 targets:

• Significant improvement in the performance and reduction of steel and concrete in reinforced concrete columns through the use of multi-spiral reinforcement.
• Prefabrication-friendly structural systems with an effective combination of concrete columns and steel beams. Transfer know-how to Czech industry.
• A significantly higher replacement of Portland cement by Supplementary Cementitious Materials. Creating a Virtual Prototype of a new specific system for simulating various situations and supporting decision-making.