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：该项目支持美国参与 纤维增强混凝土国际研讨会 1987年12月16日至19日在印度马德拉斯举行。 这次研讨会 吸引了来自欧洲各国的论文， 美国，加拿大、澳大利亚和日本以及发展中国家 除了邀请各国提交关于最新技术水平的论文外， 杰出的演讲者 具体包括：失败 机制和机械性能;钢，玻璃，有机和 植物纤维.制造方法和现场浇铸方法 建筑;应用;耐久性和长期性能; 以及设计和经济考虑。 该项目符合 美国的目标-印度计划，其中包括支持美国。 在印度举行的重要国际会议上， 这对两国的科学研究都有好处。 优点：这个话题对科学家来说非常重要， 美国和印度的工程师。 纤维混凝土 为建筑业提供了许多优势，因为它使 可能的变化混凝土性能，以满足特定的需求， 例如抗震性能。 这些优势 刺激了这些材料使用量的增加。 印度和美国 科学家以及许多发达国家的科学家 在过去的二十年里，他一直在研究这一领域， 可能会从这次会议的信息交流中受益。 答：不是别的，就是这个行动。

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.