{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/FT250100521"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"FT250100521","attributes":{"code":"FT250100521","administering-organisation":"Adelaide University","announcement-administering-organisation":"University of South Australia","scheme-name":"ARC Future Fellowships","grant-status":"Active","funding-commencement-year":2025,"years-funded":4,"project-start-date":"2026-06-30","anticipated-end-date":"2030-06-29","grant-summary":"Digital Construction of CFRTP Reinforced Cement-Free Concrete Structures. The conventional construction industry is facing issues of high labour costs, high carbon emissions and material waste. This project aims to address these issues by adopting the digital construction of continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic polymer (CFRTP) reinforced cement-free concrete elements. A novel co-extrusion technology will be developed, allowing printing of concrete and CFRTP reinforcement simultaneously. Steel slag-based printable concrete with short fibres will be developed, and its basic material properties, mechanical properties, durability and self-healing properties will be explored. The project will lead to a revolution in infrastructure and building construction industries, contributing to a carbon-neutral society.","funding-current":1155911.00,"funding-at-announcement":1131448,"investigators-current":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Jun-Jie","familyName":"Zeng","roleName":"Future Fellowship","roleCode":"FT","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0003-0893-6623 "}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Jun-Jie","familyName":"Zeng","roleName":"Future Fellowship","roleCode":"FT","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0003-0893-6623 "}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"Adelaide University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"SA"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"University of South Australia","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"SA"}],"field-of-research":[{"isPrimary":true,"code":"4005","name":"Civil Engineering","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"400510","name":"Structural Engineering","type":"FOR20"}],"socio-economic-objective":[{"code":"120201","name":"Civil Construction Design","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":["Canada","Hong Kong (SAR of China)","Korea, Republic of (South)"],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"This project aims to transform Australia’s construction industry and address the critical challenges of rising labour costs, material waste, and environmental impact. By developing a novel 3D printing technology for continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic polymer (CFRTP) reinforced cement-free concrete, this research will lead to more sustainable and efficient construction practices. The innovative process resolves a key limitation in current 3D concrete printing by allowing continuous reinforcement, which improves structural integrity and reduces reliance on traditional labour-intensive methods.\n\nThe development of this concrete reduces industrial waste while enhancing the material's strength and durability, further promoting environmental responsibility. Importantly, the project's focus on pore structure optimisation will increase the concrete's carbon absorption capacity, contributing to a carbon-negative solution.\n\nThis research will significantly reduce construction costs, improve material efficiency, and contribute to Australia's goal of achieving carbon neutrality. The outcomes will benefit both the infrastructure and building sectors, fostering innovation and sustainability in the industry. By reducing emissions and material waste, this project supports a greener, more cost-effective future for Australian infrastructure. "}}}