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Objectives “UHPFRC 2009” international symposium was organized in Marseille (France) under the auspices of fib (international federation of structural concrete) and AFGC, the French Association for Civil Engineering. It helped synthesizing the know-how and applications related to Ultra-High Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC). Four years later, projects and constructions using UHPFRC have definitively gained a growing importance in Europe and North America, as well as in Australia, Far East, and especially Japan. “UHPFRC 2013” aims at updating and complementing experience gained in the knowledge and use of UHPFRC, based on recent practice of: design of building structures, components, civil works and bridges; industrial realizations (both on site and in precast factories); large-scale applications. Most recent realizations will be presented during the symposium, either in civil engineering, buildings, or consisting of structural equipments, components and civil infrastructures, be it new construction or retrofitting. Technical lessons, scientific knowledge as well as experience of technical management and organization will be analyzed, in terms of structural design and analysis, safety assessment, execution reliability, achieved performance and durability. National and international research advances associated to real design issues will be presented. Special focus will be put on works carried out within the frame of fib and AFGC to promote a common scientific and technical approach for structural analysis and design, and identification of life-cycle analysis parameters. Scientific and Technical Program More than 100 abstracts have been selected following UHPFRC 2013 call for papers, which attests the growing interest for these materials and an increasing experience in using them. Presentations will take place in plenary or twin parallel sessions along the 2,5 days of the symposium, focusing on : - Major recent realizations, - Decisive use of UHPFRC in structural retrofitting and combination of UHPFRC and ordinary RC, - Durability and resistance of UHPFRC under severe on-site or laboratory conditions, - Prospective applications of UHPFRC in current or outstanding works, - Recent advances in UHPFRC structures design and ductility assessment, - Recent results of constitutive characterization and mix optimization of UHPFRC. MuCEM - Photomontage Rudy Ricciotti
Invitation Marseille and the MuCEM Marseille is the oldest city in France. Its urban architecture and population reflect its 2600 years-long story. This rich heritage is a durable link for present and future generations with the multiple aspects and adventures of the « Phocaean City ». As a welcoming harbour city for immigrants, Marseille has gained a strong identity and a unique melting pot culture. Today, the second largest city in France and Mediterranean metropolis, has been designated « European capital city of culture ». All the 2013 year long outstanding cultural events will be held, workshops, exhibitions, performances and festivals. For the occasion Marseille has renewed its urban figure and shoreline with iconic architectural achievements attesting of an undamaged creative power. The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations (MUCEM), opening in 2013, complementing the Musée du Quai Branly and the National Museum of the History of Immigration, creates an intellectual heritage and a national centre devoted to world’s cultures. It also constitutes an outstanding realization due to the systematic structural and decorative use of UHPFRC. After the roofing of Millau Viaduct toll gate, the villa Navarra or the Angels footbridge, it is a decisive step in the technical and aesthetic use of these materials in the French Provence and over. We look forward to welcoming you in Marseille and letting you discover this unique and bold architectural achievement, precisely during the technical exchange opportunity of UHPFRC symposium on UHPFRC potential for building. François Toutlemonde Chairman of the Scientific Committee Jacques Resplendino Chairman of the Organizing Committee Photo - Jacques Resplendino
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