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News Release from: CIRIA | Subject: Intelligent monitoring of concrete structures
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Team on 12 February 2007
Intelligent monitoring of concrete
structures
CIRIA industry event on Intelligent monitoring of concrete structures - current capabilities and a Roadmap for the future.
- current capabilities and a Roadmap for the future 21 March 2007, London
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 6 Jan 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Two CIRIA have guides entitled 'Intelligent Monitoring of the Deterioration of Concrete Structures' and 'Models for Predicting the Life of Concrete Structures'.
Registration by 13 March is essential if you wish to attend.
Background.
In September 2004, The DTI's National Measurement System commissioned CIRIA, working in partnership with Imperial College, to investigate intelligent monitoring of concrete structures.
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The brief covered both the measuring technology available and the models which have been developed to enable predictions to be made about the remaining life of a concrete structure.
The work has concluded with the preparation of a proposed roadmap for future developments.
The work has been led by Professor Nick Buenfeld of Imperial College, supported by his team of researchers and students.
It has been guided and assisted by a strong Industry Advisory Group (IAG) representing clients, consultants and companies engaged in this field.
As well as the reports to the DTI, a CIRIA report is being prepared to assist understanding of the subject and to ensure that what has been learnt is captured and made available to the construction industry.
The launch event.
The results of the work will be launched at an industry event on 21 March 2007, in the DTI's Conference Centre at 1 Victoria Street, London.
Programme.
09.30.
Registration and refreshments.
10.30.
Welcome and introduction.
There will be presentations as outlined below and hands-on exhibits will be available.
The speakers will be:.
* Alan Gilbertson, CIRIA - Chairman.
* Bill Martin, DTI - The role of the DTI's National Measurement System.
* Nick Buenfeld, Imperial College - What the study revealed.
* John Broomfield, consultant - Monitoring reinforcement corrosion.
* Jonathan Wood, consultant - Monitoring structural changes.
* Michael Dockney, Smart Fibres - Fibre optic monitoring.
* Jack Elliott, Pure Technologies - Acoustic monitoring.
* Gareth John, Capcis - Design and installation of intelligent monitoring systems.
* Alan Fairhurst, BNFL - Applications for nuclear engineering.
* Neil Loudon, Highways Agency - Applications for the UK's road network.
* Nick Buenfeld, Imperial College - A Roadmap for the future.
There will also be a discussion led by a panel of experts, during which the participation of delegates will be welcomed.
16.00.
Formal event finishes followed by networking and informal discussion.
17.00.
Close.
Venue.
DTI's Conference Centre, 1 Victoria Street, London.
Booking.
There is no charge for this event and lunch will be provided.
Registration by 13 March is essential if you plan to attend. Request a free brochure from CIRIA ...
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