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Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University

$583,000.00

Innovative Ultra-high-performance Concrete Based Solutions for Upgrading Aging Infrastructures

EF 2025-26 · 2026-03-01

Résumé
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.
Programme
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Emplacement
Montreal|Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Numéro d'entreprise
119128981
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

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Agreement End Date
2029-02-28
Agreement Number
1039329
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-01
Agreement Title
Innovative Ultra-high-performance Concrete Based Solutions for Upgrading Aging Infrastructures
Agreement Title (French)
Solutions bétonnées novatrices ultraperformantes pour la rénovation d’infrastructures vieillissantes
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$583,000.00
Amendment Number
0
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.
Description (French)
Les infrastructures canadiennes, notamment les ponts, se dégradent et présentent une vulnérabilité accrue face aux catastrophes, avec environ 12,4 % d’entre elles (soit 9 661 ponts et tunnels) nécessitant une réhabilitation ou un remplacement immédiat. Le béton fibré ultraperformant (BFUP) offre des avantages mécaniques et une durabilité nettement supérieurs, et constitue un matériau idéal pour la préfabrication. Il permet de réduire le poids des structures en béton conventionnelles de plus de 50 %, facilitant ainsi le transport et l’assemblage des éléments préfabriqués. Toutefois, l’utilisation du BFUP est limitée par des coûts initiaux élevés et un manque de compréhension des impacts environnementaux. Ce projet vise à concevoir des solutions de ponts en BFUP qui sont économiques et respectueuses de l’environnement, permettant un remplacement rapide des infrastructures vieillissantes. Une analyse du cycle de vie sera réalisée pour évaluer l’impact environnemental et documenter les gains de productivité, avec pour objectif de réduire les coûts totaux et l’empreinte écologique tout en augmentant la productivité.
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.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding (French)
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number
24077
NAICS Code
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
119128981
Recipient City
Montreal|Montréal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University
Recipient Postal Code
H3A 2M7
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q4-1039329