CONFERENCE CONTENTS
The SHCC4 Conference is the follow-up to three previous, successful international events in Stellenbosch (South Africa, 2009), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil, 2011) and Dordrecht (The Netherlands, 2014), all of them focusing on strain-hardening cement-based composites and other types of advanced fibre-reinforced concrete materials such as textile reinforced concrete (TRC) and high-performance fibre-reinforced cement-based composites (HPFRCC). All these new materials exhibit pseudo-ductile behaviour resulting from the formation of multiple, fine cracks when subjected to tensile loading. The use of such types of fibre-reinforced concrete could revolutionise the planning, dimensioning, structural, and architectural design and construction of new buildings as well as the strengthening or repair of existing buildings and structures in wide areas of application.
Contributions to the SHCC4 Conference are expected to cover the latest findings and research related to SHCC, TRC, and HPFRCC. They may deal with – but are not confined to – the following topics:
- Material design and manufacturing;
- Mechanical properties and test methods;
- Structural design and performance;
- Design for durability and performance;
- Modelling and numerical simulations;
- Use in strengthening and repair;
- Practical applications.
The aim of the conference is to exchange ideas and experience in an open forum. Time slots for discussion of the topics and for social events as well are planned to promote an active workshop atmosphere.