From July 1 to 3, "2022&2023 International Summit on Composites Science and Technology - Civil Engineering Composites Forum & The 4th National Conference on Application Technology of Civil Engineering Composites" was convened in Dongguan, Guangzhou Province. Hosted by China Society for Composite Materials (CSCM), the conference was organized by NEXCEL, Civil Engineering Composites Branch of CSCM, Tongji University, and Southeast University, with more than 160 experts from universities, research institutes and enterprises attending.

 

The opening ceremony of the conference was hosted by Prof. Xue Weichen, Deputy Director and Secretary General of the Civil Engineering Composites Branch of CSCM, also TAC member of NEXCEL and Yangtze Scholar of Tongji University, Ms. Ye Jinrui, Deputy Secretary General of CSCM, and Prof. Wu Zhishen from Southeast University, Director of Civil Engineering Composites Branch gave welcome address.

 

 

The conference focused on "Challenges and Opportunities of Composites in Civil Engineering under the Dual Carbon Strategy", with 5 keynote speeches, 11 invited speeches and 2 salons to discuss the cutting-edge technologies and trends of composites for civil engineering.

 

During the conference, Prof. Shi Caijun from Hunan University, Prof. Wu Zhishen from Southeast University, Prof. Zhang Yamei from Southeast University, Prof. Dai Jianguo from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Prof. Zhao Jun from Zhengzhou University delivered keynote speeches on topics such as the application of composite materials combined with Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC), seismic strengthening of composite material engineering structures, fiber and 3D printed concrete, development and application of high-strength Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC) materials reinforced with composites, and preparation of composite rebars and reinforced concrete structures. In addition, 11 invited speakers from various domestic universities and enterprises shared the latest research progress in Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) or Fiber Reiforced Concrete (FRC). 

 

Proper Uses of Fibers in UHPC

Prof. Shi Caijun/Hunan University

 

Seismic resilience enhancement and strengthening technology for FRP structures

Prof.Wu Zhishen/Southeast University

 

Method and technology for improving the performance of concrete structures using FRP rebars

Prof.Zheng Yu/Dongguan University of Technology

 

Green strengthening technology and application of marine concrete structure based on geopolymer -FRP rebars system

Mr. Su Linwang/CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering Institute

 

Composites for building solutions

Dr. Li Juan/NEXCEL

 

Low carbon construction with 3D printing and the application of fibers in concrete 3D printing

Prof. Zhang Yamei/Southeast University

 

FRP rebars manufacturing and FRP reinforced concrete structure

Prof. Zhao Jun/Zhengzhou University

 

Manufacturing, performance and application of FRP stirrups with continuous fibers

Prof. Wang Zhenyu/Yantai University

 

Research on enhancing service performance of RC structures with FRP grids/ geopolymer concrete

Prof. Li Shan/Wuhan University

 

Novel FRP-reinforced concrete ductile flexural members: concept and behavior

Prof. Zhang Shishun/Huazhong University of Science and Technology

 

A review of prediction methods for critical buckling load of FRP composite members

Prof. Li Feng/Army Engineering University of PLA

 

Application of international advanced complex environment coupled mechanical testing system in composite material testing for civil engineering 

Ms. Xing Lixia/Walter + Bai AG Testing Maschines(Jiangsu)

 

FRP reinforced High Strength-ECC--From material development to application

Prof. Dai Jianguo/The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

 

Research and Practice on the application of FRP to improve comprehensive performance of long-span bridges

Prof. Fang Hai/Nanjing Tech University

 

Valorization of waste FRP as high-value construction materials 

Prof. Fu Bing/Ji'nan University

 

Fantastic structure & Fantastic composites

Dr. Zhan Yang/Jiangsu Fiber Composite

 

Dr. Li Juan, Program Director of NEXCEL delivered a speech entitled "Composite Material Building Solutions",  introducing the background and operation of NEXCEL, providing detailed information about the NEXCEL funded projects related to composite materials, and emphasizing NEXCEL's continued commitment to promoting the transformation and application of non-metallic materials including fiber composite materials. 

 

Furthermore, the conference featured two thematic salons on FRC and FRP, where salon guests and participants engaged in lively discussions and jointly explored key application bottlenecks in the field of composite materials for civil engineering.

 

Salon on fundamental research and innovative application of FRC

 

Salon on challenges and opportunities of FRP in civil engineering

 

This event brings together senior experts and young scholars in composites for civil engineering, and serves as a bonding between scientific manpower and business representatives. The success of the conference further strengthened the exchanges and cooperation among counterparts in this field.

 

Organization:

 

Host:

China Society for Composite Materials (CSCM)

 

Organizers:

Civil Engineering Composites Branch of CSCM

Tongji University

Southeast University 

NEXCEL

 

Co-organizers:

Jiangsu Fiber Composite, Walter + Bai AG Testing Machines (Jiangsu)