Our research in this area includes

• research, development and testing of novel and standard materials and life cycle analysis eg concrete, fibre reinforced composites, new non-cement binders, high performance materials
• condition monitoring
• inspection and surveys of infrastructure eg buildings, bridges, heritage structures, underground systems, water retaining structures
• corrosion of reinforced concrete and steel framed infrastructure including remediation techniques such as cathodic protection, realkalisation, corrosion inhibitors
• developments in novel monitoring systems eg optical fibre sensors
• design and analysis of new build, repaired and renovated structures
• reliability analysis of bridges
• design and advanced stress analysis of novel pipe coupling systems
• numerical and finite element analysis of structural and thermal systems
• product development
• modelling of long term deterioration processes in reinforced concrete eg predictions of chloride diffusion, corrosion initiation, corrosion propagation rate
• independent investigations of PFI assets
• development of expert systems for bridge management and for building maintenance leading to cost effective, low risk solutions
• expert advice on repair and maintenance of infrastructure
• professional development courses (CPD) eg bridge inspector training courses, repair technologies and methods, structural integrity of heritage buildings
• materials and recycling solutions

For more information on construction materials and consultancy, please contact Fin O'Flaherty