Dr. Mohamed M. Selim, Lead Engineer of Saudi Aramco, outlined the advantages of non-metallic materials in building and construction sector. He also analyzed the cost-effectiveness advantages of FRP products throughout their entire life cycle by combining cases such as FRP gratings, handrails, stair treads, ladders and sunshades. Through global centers of excellence, Saudi Aramco has promoted the research of non-metallic materials and provided advanced infrastructure solutions. 

Professor DAI Jianguo from City University of Hong Kong analyzed the causes of damage to transportation infrastructure, introduced the research of CFRP grid-ECC, LRC FRP-UHPC and GFRP profiles in bridge piers and guardrails, and verified the effectiveness of these materials in resisting impact through simulation optimization design and real vehicle collision tests.

Professor LIU Tianqiao from Beijing University of Technology developed a pultruded GFRP profile sound barrier material to overcome the shortcomings of traditional metal sound barrier materials. He presented the research achievements of this material in terms of lightweight, durability, fire resistance, and carbon emissions, and also introduced its application prospects in railway, highway and bridges.

In the salon/Q&A session, experts discussed topics such as the domestic and international standards of FRP anti-collision barriers, the bonding performance of FRP with concrete, and carbon emissions.