Second national symposium on GFRP bars – Advanced reinforcing materials for longevity of Australian Infrastructure
Organised by the Maritime Safety Queensland, Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and the University of Southern Queensland
This second national symposium will bring together leading Australian and international researchers and industry professionals working in the field of glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars in marine and civil infrastructure. It involves a knowledge exchange and discussion to establish a better understanding on the issues. It will also identify solutions critical to bringing the research into actual application and to increase confidence in the adoption of GFRP bars for advancing the longevity of Australian Infrastructure.
The symposium is targeted towards the widespread use of GFRP bars in marine and civil infrastructure through promotion of the state-of-the-art research, development, applications, and exemplar projects. It also intends to develop high-quality collaborations among researchers, engineers, asset owners, contractors, bar suppliers and manufacturers to help grow the industry, secure new and existing market opportunities, and demonstrate Australia’s international competitiveness in the field.
Topics include:
- State-of-practice in Australia
- International perspective
- Current research and developments
- Boating and marine infrastructure
- Continuously reinforced concrete pavement
- Standards development/materials specifications
- Engineers and contractors' perspective
- Suppliers and manufacturers
- Design software
Key participants include:
University of Southern Queensland
Maritime Safety Queensland, TMR
Engineering and Technology, TMR
Sustainable Alliance/Inconmat
University of Sherbrooke, Canada
Florida Department of Transportation, USA
Transport for NSW
Main Roads West Australia
Major Road Projects Victoria
Standards Australia
ACI 440C Code Committee
AASHTO Product Evaluation CCR Committee
