Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP170102992]Researchers: Prof Scott Smith (Chief Investigator) , Prof Lip Teh (Chief Investigator) , Prof Tao Yu (Chief Investigator) , Prof Jin-Guang Teng (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Hybrid multiple-tube concrete columns incorporating composite materials. The project aims to investigate the behaviour of and design hybrid multiple-tube concrete columns, a form of column. These columns allow the use of small circular high-strength steel tubes, readily available in the market, to suit the specific needs of construction projects of various scales. In the column, a durable outer tube made of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites protects steel tubes, and their high yield stress can be fully exploited through section configuration. The new column is expected to enable wider, safer and more economical use of FRP and high-strength steel, and meet demands for resilient civil infrastructure.
Funding Amount $280,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- ARC : DP170102992
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP170102992
