Topics
Materials, Characterisation, Design and Test methods
- Natural fibres and materials
- Design with natural fibre composites, wood, bamboo for structures
- Rammed earth
- Cementitious composites
- Bio-polymer, bio-composite
- Test methods
Mechanical and Physical Properties
- Mechanical properties of 3BM
- Physical properties of 3BM
- Acoustic of 3BM
- Fire resistance
Hygroscopic, Hygrothermal and Durability Performance
- Thermal properties
- Hygroscopic and hygrothermal properties of 3BM
- Durability and performance of 3BM
- Bio-microbial and bio-degradation of 3BM
Innovation
- Innovative hybrid composites from natural fibres
- Vegetable waste materials and natural bio-admixtures for binders
- Material treatments of 3BM
- Advances in research methodologies and bio-materials testing
- Construction with low binder sprayed concrete on bio-based building materials
Sustainability and Case Studies
- Construction materials and technologies for sustainability, energy efficiency
- Life-cycle assessment of 3BM
- Green and renewable energy applications in constructions
- Eco-friendly binders with low CO2-emission and low embedded energy
- Case studies