Concrete 2021 Program Book
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5–8 September 2021 • Virtual Conference Smart & Innovative Concrete from Disruption 30TH BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE CONCRETE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA PROGRAM BOOK www.ciaconference.com.au #inthemix #Concrete2021 CONFERENCE PARTNERS The Organising Committee for the Concrete 2021 Conference extends its appreciation to the following partners for their invaluable commitment and support: Sika Australia Fosroc ANZ Ramset, Reid, Danley Major Partner Major Partner Major Partner Leviat Duratec Australia Bluey Technologies Supporting Partner Supporting Partner Supporting Partner BCRC BG&E Master Builders Solutions Invited Speaker Partner Keynote Speaker Partner Keynote Speaker Partner - Mr Oscar Antommattei - Dr Stuart Matthews - Dr Kefei Li Aptus SRIA National Precast Partner Advertising Partner Advertising Partner BOSFA Madewell Products Mapei PCTE Exhibitor Exhibitor Exhibitor Exhibitor VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM BOOK P2 CONFERENCE CHAIR’S MESSAGE WELCOME! As the Conference Chair for the Concrete Institute of Australia’s Biennial National Conference, Concrete 2021, it is my pleasure to have you join us virtually from 5 – 8 September 2021. You will experience an engaging and exciting virtual program including keynote speakers, invited speakers and over 140 technical presentations. This year you can plan the program around your own schedule giving you greater access to more presentations than ever before – what’s even better is you will have access to 100% of the program content, on demand post Conference! Engage through virtual networking with industry leaders and strengthen your professional contacts as a part of our dynamic online community to create new industry contacts. Under the theme “Smart & Innovative Concrete from Disruption” the Conference is covering all aspects of concrete materials, design, construction, repair, and maintenance. We are dedicated to bringing together global leaders in the concrete industry, to discuss and share information on how innovation and smarter thinking will allow us to deal with disruption. We look forward to meeting with you all virtually for this exceptional 30th Biennial National Conference of the Concrete Institute of Australia! RODNEY PAULL CONCRETE 2021 CONFERENCE CHAIR, ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE Need Load Transfer Danley™ 20mm for seriously Diamond™ Dowel Danley™ 20mm PD3™ Cradle Heavy-Duty slabs? with RynoBar™ Port facilities The Danley™ 20mm Diamond™ Container terminals Dowel & PD3™ Cradle with Freight and Airports, hangers RynoBar™ provide Load Transfer transport facilities and runways in Heavy Duty slab-on-ground Heavy rail and Mining and heavy environments, including: intermodal facilities haulage hardstands TM For more details visit danley.com.au VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM BOOK P3 NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE WELCOME! It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to Concrete 2021, the 30th Biennial Conference of the Concrete Institute of Australia, and our first as a fully virtual event. In support of our Conference theme, ‘Smart and Innovative Concrete from Disruption’, we have brought together leaders in the concrete industry online from all over the world, capturing the Institute’s mission to promote and develop excellence in concrete research, technology, application, design and construction. The Conference theme is reflected in the diversity and themes of our 4 keynotes and 4 invited speaker presentations, who will cover a variety of concrete related topics that will appeal to all of our concrete industry ‘family’. This diversity is also reflected in the technical program with more than 140 papers and posters that cover a wide range of subjects. We give our sincere thanks to all the speakers, without whom the Conference would not be possible. We extend a warm welcome to all delegates, national and international. We hope that you take the opportunity to engage with our wide knowledge base, and develop new connections. We are confident that you will derive all of the benefits you seek at the Conference. So, what can we expect with a virtual conference? To start, the program for Concrete 2021 is a strong one, and no doubt delegates will be wanting to watch and listen to clashing papers throughout the conference. This won’t be an issue like face-to- face conferences as participants can view all presentations from the platform – keynotes, invited speakers, papers and posters – for up to 30 days after the Conference finishes. That’s fantastic value and an incredible way to build up CPD hours and points all from the comfort of your desk. We gratefully acknowledge our partners and exhibitors. In fact the virtual conference has also allowed us to view partnership and exhibition opportunities through a brand new lens. A number of Concrete 2021 partners have looked outside the square and will provide delegates with some really interesting ways to interact and gain value, whilst at the same time promoting their brand and creating positive exposure. Our exhibitors have provided an exciting array of technologies to supplement the presentations, and we encourage all delegates to take advantage of the opportunity to visit their displays. The virtual exhibition will also provide exhibitors with a whole new array of ways in which to highlight their material, launch new products and systems, and connect with online delegates. Don’t forget to use your virtual passport and take the time to visit each exhibition to see what they have to offer. At the end of each Conference day we will also hold a virtual “happy hour” for anyone who wants to debrief after a busy day of presentations, catch up with friends and colleagues around the country and the globe, and have some fun with our daily themes. So, not only does the Conference provide an excellent forum for the sharing of knowledge and experiences, it provides a great opportunity for informal collaboration and knowledge sharing all in a virtual setting making Concrete 2021 a truly unique event. Finally, we thank the Organising Committee and everyone who has given time to make this Conference a reality, particularly given the challenges that we have encountered along the way. The call to transition to an online conference was not an easy one but has proven to be the right decision. The level of commitment from our staff, volunteers, office bearers, and members is inspirational and is the reason why the first virtual conference of the Concrete Institute of Australia will be a success. I look forward to enjoying Concrete 2021 with you. PROGRAM Click for up-to-date SHAN KUMAR Program information or type: NATIONAL PRESIDENT, CONCRETE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA ciaconference.com.au/ program/ VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM BOOK P4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Conference Information P6 HOSTED BY Partner Hall P8 Keynote Speakers P9 Invited Speakers P9 Conference Committees P11 Conference Abstracts P14 CONFERENCE MANAGERS Arinex Pty Ltd, as Digital Conference Organisers for the Concrete 2021 Conference, are pleased to welcome HELP! delegates to the virtual Conference. If you are experiencing We are positive you will find this a most rewarding technical difficulties, please experience. If we can be of any assistance, please reach contact the Concrete 2021 out to us via the help desk button on the virtual platform. Help Desk: +61 2 9265 0749 Arinex Pty Ltd Level 10, 51 Druitt Street Sydney, NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA Phone: +61 2 9265 0700 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ciaconference.com.au VIRTUAL PASSPORT COMPETITION EARN POINTS AND STAND A CHANCE TO WIN EXCITING PRIZES! Visit every exhibition booth and engage in the chat with a booth representative to stand a chance to win exciting prizes: 1ST PRIZE: 12 months membership for the Concrete Institute of Australia (valued at AUD$350), plus complimentary registration for Concrete 2023 (valued at AUD$1,500), plus a AUD$150 pre-paid Visa card. 2ND PRIZE: 12 months membership for the Concrete Institute of Australia (valued at AUD$350), plus a AUD$150 pre-paid Visa card. 3RD PRIZE: AUD$150 pre-paid Visa card. VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM BOOK P5 CONFERENCE INFORMATION CONFERENCE PLATFORM LOGIN DELEGATE LISTS AND NETWORKING LOUNGE Once you have registered, go to the Conference platform URL and click the “JOIN NOW” button. You will then be required to The delegate list will be accessible via the Networking type in the e-mail address you used to register to get access Lounge. There, you will be able to contact any delegates who to the platform. has made themselves visible on the platform by searching their name, company, or job title. You can chat with delegates, Platform URL: https://emeeting3d.etechsuite.com/ send them an email and exchange business cards. Please site/concrete-institute-of-australia-biennial-national- note that emails and business cards will be in your virtual conference-2021_1094/1044 briefcase. CONFERENCE HELP DESK PROCEEDINGS OPERATING HOURS TIMES ARE AEST: All papers and abstracts are available on the Concrete 2021 Sunday 5 September 1430 - 1800 microsite: www.ciaconference.com.au/concrete2021/ Monday 6 September 0900 - 1700 Tuesday 7 September 0900 – 1700 CONCRETE 2021 PROGRAM Wednesday 8 September 0900 - 1500 If you are unable to log into the platform, please call: For the most up to date information on the program, please +61 2 9265 0749. refer to the website here: https://ciaconference.com.au/program/ POSTER PRESENTATIONS RESOURCE CENTRE This year, Poster authors have been given the opportunity to present their work as a 5-minute mini oral presentation, All event and virtual platform information will be available followed by 5-minutes group “Question & Answer” session to on the platform via the Resource Centre button, including a answer any burning questions. Be sure to catch their talks at helpful FAQ document specifically for the platform. The FAQ the following times: information can also be found here: www.ciaconference.com.au/faqs/ POSTERS TIMES ARE AEST: Monday 6 September: 0930 - 1000 Tuesday 7 September: 0930 - 1000 Wednesday 8 September: 0930 - 1000 PROGRAM Click for up-to-date DIGITAL POSTERS Program information or type: ciaconference.com.au/ Concrete 2021 will also be showcasing our digital posters program/ through the platform.