• Machinery manufacturing industry
  • Alternatives for Co and W in WC/Co cemented carbide wear resistant tool materials (Hard Metals and Cutting Tools)
  • Alternatives for chromium- and tungsten-alloyed tool steels
• Energy Industry
  • Reduction of Cr and Y in high-strength steel alloys
  • Alternatives for Cr and other CRMs by hard, wear and corrosion resistant surface coatings
• Transportation Industry
  • Alternatives for Nb in high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel (Automotive)
  • Alternatives for high-temperature Ni-based superalloys (Aerospace)

• The Slovenian Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG) – leading partner
• Lund University, Sweden (LU)
• Vienna University of Technology, Austria (TUW)
• Technical University of Munich, Germany (TUM)
• University of Navarra, Spain (UNAV)

• The Association of German CLT producers
• The Association of Austrian Wood Industries
• Hermann Kaufmann & Partner ZT
• merz kley partner (mkp)
• Limträteknik AB
• Arrea
• Infomadera
• Swedish Wood
• White

Bio-based building products have a very long history, e.g. as timber structural members. Combustibility was the main reason why bio-based building materials were banned from many applications. When performance based design (PBD) became possible many building regulations opened the market for bio-based building products. However, large differences between regulations in countries exist and the use of combustible building products is still very limited.
Modern living offers attractive, flexible buildings and aims for cost efficient building techniques. Sustainability of building products became an issue. Consumers demand renewable products; however the Fire Safety of the end-product has to remain on a high level.

Fire Safety Engineering (FSE) has achieved large acceptance in the recent years. FSE allows a PBD with customized building solutions. However, the available techniques are often limited to non-combustible materials.

During the last decade the portfolio of building products made from bio-based raw materials has increased enormously. The material properties affecting a possible fire development vary which has been confirmed in many development projects including European researchers.

This Action wants to create a platform for networking, exchange and collection of performance data, experiences, authority- and climate requirements which affect the design with respect to the Fire Safe Use of Bio-based Building Products. By systematically organisation knowledge in this area will advance at a significant higher rate. The Action will Exchange researchers, organize Workshop and create comprehensive dissemination material.

SHM ... just value it

The increased need for renewable energy sources has led to expansion of shallow geothermal applications for heating and/or cooling of buildings. The integration of heat exchangers in those elements of the structure that interface with the ground, such as foundations, tunnels and diaphragm walls, is particularly attractive because of the inherent cost saving involved in combining a required structural component with the harvesting of geothermal energy. Thermoactive geostructures present the additional benefit of relying on localized resources (the ground) and therefore do not need additional infrastructural investments. By providing an alternative to fossil fuels and reducing peak demand from the grid, they also provide an attractive tool towards energy independence and distributed generation with no adverse impact on the environment. However, the widespread application of this sustainable technology is currently hindered by the large heterogeneity in the development and regulatory framework in European countries.

By sharing knowledge and experiences, the use of thermoactive geostructures will increase, especially in countries with less experience. This newly created network will ensure an inclusive and open platform for scientific discussion to define European best practice rules for geothermal applications, promote public awareness and confidence in this technique, and foster advancement in knowledge through collaboration.

• Understand the current status of information management across the highways industry in Europe, and the risks and opportunities for the coming years
• Derive best practice guidance in the use of sensor/scanning technology to drive AM, by investigating real examples of application to assets
• Demonstrate and develop practical methods for implementation of CEDR objectives for BIM, by undertaking applied projects in real use cases and consolidating outcomes
• Provide recommendations for aligning the software industry with CEDR objectives for BIM by understanding the risks and opportunities involved in the market

• Ensure that the project is delivered to time, cost and quality, and that the PEB and other relevant stakeholders are kept informed throughout
• Ensure that project outcomes are of maximum practical use to CEDR members, and are effectively disseminated to CEDR members and other relevant stakeholders