Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Innovative Ultra-high-performance Concrete Based Solutions for Upgrading Aging Infrastructures
Agreement Number:
1039329
Agreement Value:
$583,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2029
Description:
Canada’s infrastructure is deteriorating and vulnerable to disasters. About 12.4% of Canadian Bridges (9,661 Bridges or Tunnels) are in poor/very poor condition, which require immediate rehabilitation or replacement. Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is an advanced class of concrete materials that show superior mechanical and durability performance. UHPC is an ideal material for prefabrication since it can reduce the self-weight of conventional concrete structures by over 50%, effectively making it easier to transport and assemble the prefabricated members. However, UHPC application is hindered by the high initial costs and the lack of understanding of environmental impacts of UHPC solutions. Therefore, this Project aims to develop low-cost, environmental-friendly UHPC bridge solutions that can be used to quickly replace existing aging infrastructure as well as conduct a life-cycle assessment to evaluate its environmental impacts and document the productivity benefits. The objective is to minimize the total costs and environmental impacts with enhanced productivity.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3A 2M7
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1039329
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119128981
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University
Federal Riding Name:
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number:
24077
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences