#59 Innovative Steel–Timber–Concrete Composite StrongFloor
This project aims to develop a novel structural flooring system covering mid- to long-spans that:
- minimises material use
- provides the possibility of fast and modular construction
- reduces manufacturing and construction costs
- improves space quality and aesthetic look
- complies with the requirement of Australian standards and BCA.
The initial phases are an extension of existing experimental knowledge and the development of reliable numerical and analytical models. Later stages of the project will include optimising the floor components.
Researchers on this project include: Prof Tuan Ngo, Dr. Philip Christopher, Dr. Rackel San Nicolas,
Dr. Alireza Chniforush, Khin Sheng Chin.
Lead researcher
Industrialisation
- Sustainable Materials & Products
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Building Design and DFMA
- Product & Process Efficiency
- Structural Optimisation
- Computational Design
- Prefabrication & Advanced Manufacturing
Sustainable Materials & Products
Theme coordinator
Dr Philip Christopher
Projects
Light House Project #6: Malvern East Apartment Development
#32 Acoustic flanking performance of mid-rise light gauge steel (LGS) structures
#59 Innovative Steel–Timber–Concrete Composite StrongFloor
#15 Using the Whole Tree for Future Timber-Based Construction – Scoping Study
#37 Australian Timber Fibre Insulation Scoping Study
Life Cycle Assessment
Theme coordinator
Dr Victor Bunster
Projects
Light House Project #6: Malvern East Apartment Development
#59 Innovative Steel–Timber–Concrete Composite StrongFloor
#28 Componentised Internal Wall Systems for Multi-residential Applications
#27 Environmental Decision-Support for Structures
#11 Environmental Credentials for Building Technology Platforms
Building Design and DFMA
Theme coordinator
Ivana Kuzmanovska
Projects
Light House Project #6: Malvern East Apartment Development
#32 Acoustic flanking performance of mid-rise light gauge steel (LGS) structures
#59 Innovative Steel–Timber–Concrete Composite StrongFloor
#38 Victorian Government Digital Build – Translating theory into practice
#31 Demystifying Volumetric Construction: A Study of the Bathroom Pod
Product & Process Efficiency
Computational Design
Theme coordinator
Dr Abdallah Ghazlan
Projects
#32 Acoustic flanking performance of mid-rise light gauge steel (LGS) structures
#59 Innovative Steel–Timber–Concrete Composite StrongFloor
#57 Wind Comfort Simulation and New Engineering Design Process
#4 Computational Design and Optimisation Tools for Prefabricated Building Systems – Phase 1 Scoping Study
#42 Workflow Automation Tools for Home Designs Phase 1 Scoping Study