Concrete Innovation Group

Academia and industry come together through scientific and technology-based research under this initiative. The Group seeks to take on and resolve the major challenges affecting industry players working with concrete constructions. Considering that concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world, their ultimate goal is to have a positive impact on national development by tackling both local and global issues. 

Areas of R+D

• Developing more sustainable and durable concrete works 
• Characterizing mechanical and structural properties and performance 
• New concrete construction methodologies 
• Concrete Works Quality Control and Regulations 

Partner Institutions

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Instituto del Cemento y del Hormigón de Chile (Chilean Cement and Concrete Institute), SalfaCorp, Sacyr, Claro Vicuña Valenzuela, Tensacon.