IUCRC Phase I University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Center for Concrete Advancement Network (CAN), Lead Site

IUCRC 第一阶段威斯康星大学密尔沃基分校：混凝土进步网络中心 (CAN)，主要站点

• 批准号: 2310861
• 负责人: Konstantin Sobolev
• 金额: $ 92.5万
• 依托单位: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2024
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2024-03-01 至 2029-02-28
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2310861&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: IUCRC; Phase; University; Wisconsin; Milwaukee

Portland cement concrete is a ubiquitous element of the built environment and is a crucial component of building and infrastructure development worldwide. The production of concrete, the most widely used manufactured material, is a contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The production of cement results in 4-8% of global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. There is a need to reduce the CO2 emissions both during construction and throughout the life of the concrete. The Concrete Advancement Network (CAN), an Industry-University Cooperative Research Phase I Center (IUCRC) established by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Oregon State University, focuses on reducing the global warming potential (GWP) of concrete while improving the long-term durability of concrete thereby enabling significant economic and societal benefits. CAN focuses on implementing nanotechnology advancements, recyclability, digital manufacturing, multi-scale modeling, artificial intelligence, and advanced testing techniques will be used to fast-track the implementation of cutting-edge concepts into this key industrial sector, which frequently relies on older technology. Breakthroughs in the concrete field can be achieved using model-based prediction and verification combined with experimental methods, thereby advancing the pace of technology transfer from concept to implementation. The CAN center aims to develop innovative concrete mixtures with reduced GWP while establishing methods to quantify the GWP and performance for member companies while training a diverse and skilled science and engineering workforce for the industry at large. Thus, CAN activities are strategically important to the U.S. economy because they will provide long-term solutions for the nation’s deteriorating infrastructure and meet the demand for transportation and buildings.The CAN University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee site has unique expertise and capabilities related to the use of nanotechnology in concrete, which are translated to the development and effective use of nano-engineered composites, ultra-high-performance concrete, photocatalytic concrete, smart sensor-embedded construction, innovations in by-product utilization, application of supplementary cementitious materials, carbon reduction and sequestration, digital manufacturing, and the extension of service life. In addition, the ISO 17025-certified structural testing facility provides a unique capability to scale-up and verify the concepts developed in the lab. Using advanced analysis and manipulating chemical interactions from nano to mesoscale, CAN researchers aim to develop modern technologies and methods that will result in concrete that is more efficient, more rapidly deployable, and much less dependent upon natural resources. Center research efforts will enable breakthroughs in concrete science by using model-based prediction and verification in lieu of traditional experimental methods, thereby advancing the pace of technology transfer from concept to implementation. Finally, training programs are planned to help prepare the next generation of engineers while also providing information updates for practitioners.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

波特兰水泥混凝土是建筑环境中无处不在的元素，是全球建筑和基础设施开发的关键组成部分。混凝土的生产是使用最广泛的制造材料，是温室气体（GHG）排放的贡献者。水泥的产生导致4-8％的全球能量相关二氧化碳（CO2）排放。在施工期间和整个混凝土寿命期间，都需要减少二氧化碳排放。由威斯康星大学 - 米尔沃基大学和俄勒冈州立大学建立的一项行业 - 大学合作研究阶段中心（IUCRC）的混凝土促进网络（CAN）着重于降低混凝土的全球变暖潜力（GWP），同时改善了在此改善混凝土的长期耐用性，从而提高了具体的经济和社交效益。可以使用纳米技术的进步，可回收性，数字制造，多规模建模，人工智能和高级测试技术来快速跟踪尖端概念的实施到这个主要的工业领域，这些工业经常依赖于旧技术。可以使用基于模型的预测和验证结合实验方法来实现混凝土领域的突破，从而提高技术转移的步伐，从概念到实施。罐头中心旨在通过减少GWP开发创新的混凝土混合，同时建立方法来量化成员公司的GWP和绩效，同时培训整个行业的多样性和熟练的科学和工程劳动力。 That, CAN activities are strategically important to the U.S. economy because they will provide long-term solutions for the nation’s deteriorating infrastructure and meet the demand for transport and buildings.The CAN University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee site has unique expertise and capabilities related to the use of nanotechnology in concrete, which are translated to the development and effective use of nano-engineered compositions, ultra-high-performance concrete,光催化混凝土，智能传感器包裹的结构，副产品利用中的创新，补充胶合材料的应用，碳还原和隔离，数字制造以及服务寿命的延长。此外，ISO 17025认证的结构测试设施提供了独特的功能，可以扩展和验证实验室中开发的概念。使用先进的分析并操纵从Nano到中尺度的化学相互作用，研究人员的目的是开发现代技术和方法，这些技术和方法将导致混凝土更有效，更快地部署，并且对自然资源的依赖程度较小。中心的研究工作将通过使用基于模型的预测和验证代替传统的实验方法来实现具体科学的突破，从而提高技术转移的步伐，从概念到实施。最后，计划培训计划，以帮助准备下一代工程师，同时还为实践者提供信息更新。该奖项反映了NSF的法定任务，并被认为是通过基金会的知识分子优点和更广泛的影响评估标准来通过评估来获得的支持。