Innovation Grid

Purpose: Asset Maintenance

Objectives

Development, evaluation of mechanical behavior, and determination of mechanical test parameters of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC).

Key Results

  • Technical: Providing input for standards and technical specifications
  • Strategic: Maintenance of generation assets, increasing their useful life
  • Economic: Reduction in maintenance costs

Main information

Scope

Determining parameters for mechanical testing of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) under extreme loading conditions in hydroelectric and wind generation projects

Partners / Entities of support

PUC/RJ

Investment (contract)

R$ 4,7MM

Scalable?

Yes

Stages

Design

June/2020

Kickoff

November/2020

Test 1

January/2023

Test 2

January/2024

Validation

August/2024

Technology Transfer

November/2024

Deadline for implementation (in months)

48 months

P.S.:

Two other projects are currently being developed at the R&D plant.