International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Madras, India, 16-19 Dec. 87, Group Travel Award in Indian and U.S. Currencies

目标和相关性：本项目支持美国参加计划于1987年12月16日至19日在印度马德拉斯举行的纤维增强混凝土国际研讨会。本次研讨会将邀请欧洲、美国、加拿大、澳大利亚、日本和发展中国家的学者发表论文，并邀请知名人士发表有关最新技术的论文。具体的主题包括：失效机制和力学性能；钢、玻璃、有机和植物纤维；制造方法和现浇施工；应用程序;耐用性和长期性能；以及设计和经济方面的考虑。该项目符合美印项目的目标，其中包括支持美国科学家参加在印度举行的重要国际会议，这些会议可能会给两国带来科学利益。优点：这个话题对美国和印度的科学家和工程师来说非常重要。纤维增强混凝土为建筑行业提供了许多优势，因为它使混凝土性能的变化成为可能，以满足特定的需求，例如抗地震破坏。这些优点刺激了这些材料使用量的增加。印度和美国的科学家以及来自许多发达国家的科学家在过去20年里一直在这一领域进行研究，并且很可能从这次会议的信息交流中受益。资金：正是这一行动。

Objectives and Relevancy: This project supports U.S. participation in the International Symposium on Fibre Reinforced Concrete planned for December 16-19, 1987 in Madras, India. The symposium is attracting contributed papers from various European countries, the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Japan as well as from developing countries, in addition to invited papers on the state-of-the-art by eminent speakers. Specific topics to be included are: failure mechanisms and mechanical properties; steel, glass, organic and vegetable fibers; methods of fabrication and cast-in-place construction; applications; durability and long term performance; and design and economic considerations. This project fits the objectives of the U.S.-India program which include supporting U.S. scientists at major international meetings in India where there are likely to be scientific benefits to the two countries. Merit: The topic is of considerable importance to scientists and engineers in the U.S. and in India. Fiber reinforced concrete is offering the construction industry many advantages because it makes possible the variation of concrete properties to meet specific needs, such as earthquake damage resistance . These advantages have stimulated the increase in usage of these materials. Indian and U.S. scientists as well as those from many developed countries have pursued research in this area over the last two decades, and are likely to benefit from the exchange of information in this meeting. Funding: None other than this action.