High-strength Steel Connections for Circular Construction (Connect4C)

The project at a glance

Start date:

01 Feb 2024
Duration in months:

48
Funding:

European Commission Research Fund for Coal and Steel
Principal Investigator(s):

Christoph ODENBREIT

About

CONNECT4C aims at developing standardized solutions for demountable, reusable 3D connections, using advanced steel grades. The project will promote circular economy in steel construction, thus leading to environmental savings while maintaining European competitiveness. The project enhances circularity with innovative connection systems, enabling effective reusability of structural steel elements regardless of the length of the members considered. It encourages optimized performance at macro as well as in the component levels, including the use of high-strength steel and long bolts. Research Assistant: Adriano Silva DE CARVALHO PhD-Thesis Title (under development): High performance steel connections for circular construction Involved partners: UNIVERSIDADE DE COIMBRA, Coordinator UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE, Belgium UNIVERSITE DU LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg TAMPEREEN KORKEAKOULUSAATIO, Finland UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID, Spain FERPINTA – INDUSTRIAS DE TUBOS DE ACO DE FERNANDO, Portugal TORNILLERIA INDUSTRIAL S.A, Spain JUPA, S.A., Spain ADÃO DA FONSECA – Engenheiros Consultores, Portugal Bernabeu Ingenieros, Spain

CMM- Connect4C