Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Feb 26, 2014, Wednesday
Place: Engineering 2409

1.A Novel System of High Performance Concrete

Prof. Tao Ji

Abstract: A novel system of high performance concrete under development at Fuzhou University will be highlighted and discussed.  The advantages and disadvantages of using raw materials including inorganic cement, lightweight aggregate, sea sand, granite powder, fibers, and seawater et al. will be thoroughly examined. A mix proportion of concrete based on the least paste theory was proposed. Some new ideas about lightweight aggregate concrete, recycled aggregate concrete, ultra-high performance concrete, tunnel fireproof coating, new type of artificial reef were proposed. Autogeneous shrinkage was measured by a in-house equipment, and the cracking behavior of concrete was evaluated by a new device and the method developed by us. The ultimate goal of the work is to make high performance concrete having better cracking, durability, and fireproof behavior.

About the speaker: Dr. Ji is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Fuzhou University, China.  His specialty is in concrete materials and structures.

2.Progress and Challenge of Transportation Infrastructure in China

Prof. Changbin Hu

Abstract: This presentation will introduce the progress of high-speed train, highway，airport, port, metro city in Fujian province and China. Another focus will be on the challenging highway design issues due to heavy weight traffic, local geography/geology, and climate in Fujian province.  At last，several latest research topics about Transportation Infrastructure in the College of Civil Engineering of Fuzhou University will be discussed.