QQ ARC Grants Three CIES ARC Discovery Project grants awarded in 2019
The Federal Government Australia Research Council ARC’s Discovery funding schemes recognise the importance of fundamental research to the national innovation system. The national innovation system includes the people (for example, in government, higher education and business), processes and relationships involved in ‘new’ knowledge in a knowledge-based economy. A strong capability in fundamental research (sometimes called discovery, basic or blue sky research) will result in the development of new ideas, the creation of jobs, economic growth and an enhanced quality of life in Australia. The Discovery Program aims to deliver outcomes of benefit to Australia and build Australia’s research capacity through support for: QQ excellent, internationally competitive research by individuals and teams; QQ research training and career opportunities for the best Australian and international researchers;
In 2019 CIES was proud to received three of these prestigious research grants, with a total of $1.23M.
Mixed Mode Torsion-Shear-Bending Failure in SFRC Elements. Chief Investigator: Professor Stephen Foster DP200103764 - $384,481 Summary: In 2017 and 2018 the Australian Standards for the design of concrete bridges and structures were released; these are some of the first in the world, to include design procedures for steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) in a comprehensive way. While rules have been introduced for shear and bending of SFRC girders, the rules exclude the use fibres to carry torsional moments. This study investigates the torsion-bending-shear interaction performance of SFRC members. The study will provide vital data needed for adoption by engineers and Standards bodies.
QQ international collaboration; and QQ research in priority areas.
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