Adaptive Design for Resilient Infrastructures
Pioneering fire-safe and resilient building infrastructure
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Challenge
The group addresses critical fire safety risks in structural, industrial and Li-ion battery fires through innovative fire safety design and engineering. Its research equips builders, industries and policymakers with advanced fire-resistant solutions, minimising losses and enhancing safety for communities and infrastructure.
Solution
The group delivers safer infrastructure by combining large-scale fire testing with advanced computational modelling. It designs and validates fire-resistant materials and building systems that meet and influence global standards. Through collaborations with international researchers and industry, it develops scalable solutions tailored for structural, industrial and Li-ion battery fire risks. This integrated approach ensures sustainable practices, strengthens community resilience, and accelerates the adoption of innovative fire safety technologies worldwide.
Target customers / end-users
• builders adopting fire-safe materials
• policymakers shaping building codes
• industries seeking fireresistant solutions.
Progress
• conducted fire safety tests for industry adoption
• collaborations with global researchers at WPI, Imperial College
• research informs Australian building codes.
Research Facility
Innovative research translation
Climate & Clean Energy
This group advances firesafe, resilient infrastructure through cutting-edge fire testing and computational modelling. It transforms research into safer buildings and materials, aligning with global standards. Its work gains traction through global research collaborations and industry partnerships, enhancing fire safety and protecting communities.