Concrete Materials Engineering Chair
Concrete Materials Engineering Chair
The Concrete Materials Engineering Chair (IdB) was set up in 2014 at the instigation of the cement industry to facilitate cross-cutting thinking by industry and academia in construction and civil engineering.
Purpose and guidelines
- To position ESTP Paris as a stakeholder in and leading partner of the cement industry
- To develop expertise in the properties of new concretes and their applications by establishing a new teaching and research programme
Objectives
Understanding and monitoring new developments:
- New materials, new construction techniques and new activities around concrete
- Preparing innovative research and training programmes for the sector
- Driving progress in academic and applied research
- Creating innovation around concrete material.
Teaching
In the complex environment of energy, environmental and digital transitions, students will be able to develop a performance-based approach and understand the circular economy, lifecycle analysis of structures, and integration into BIM (Building Information Modeling) thanks to ESTP teaching.
Research
This is included in the IRC's themes:
- Study of concrete behaviour in the fresh state
- Construction materials and systems based on innovative designs
- Exploitation of resources for building, public works and roads
- Comprehensive performance-based approach.
Partners
VICAT, ECOLE FRANCAISE DU BETON, ATILH, CIMbéton, FONDATION ESTP PARIS
For further information, please contact:
Eric CROQUESEL | IdB Chair Coordinator
Johan COLIN | Head of the IdB Laboratory
Sandrine MANSOUTRE | EFB Director
Horacio COLINA | ATILH Research Director