About the project
The aim of this bachelor thesis project is to develop a geopolymer concrete that could be used as reusable modules with a lifespan of up to twice as long as a standard building in Norway. The project will leverage the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools to ensure sustainability and efficiency in the development process. This Erasmus+ project was a collaboration between the University of Østfold in Norway and other European countries, aimed at developing sustainable and innovative solutions for the construction industry.
The project will involve a literature review to understand the properties of geopolymer concrete and its potential use in construction. Also, through extensive standardized testing procedures, the project will state the actual performance of a self-produced GPC. Using BIM tools, the project team will develop a design for a geopolymer-based concrete wall that is both reusable and has a longer lifespan than standard building materials. The team will optimize the material properties to meet the desired lifespan requirements.
The developed geopolymer concrete will be tested in a concrete laboratory to assess its strength, durability, and other performance properties. The project team will use the results of these tests to decide the design and development of the concept wall. An LCA will be conducted to evaluate the environmental impact of the geopolymer-based concrete wall compared to standard building materials. The LCA will consider the entire life cycle of the wall, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal.
Based on the findings of the project, the team will provide recommendations for the use of geopolymer concrete in construction, specifically in Norway. This will include an assessment of the environmental benefits associated with the use of geopolymer concrete.
In summary, the wanted outcome of this project will be a geopolymer concrete that can be used as a reusable geopolymer concrete wall that has a longer lifespan than standard building materials. The project will provide insights into the environmental benefits of using geopolymer concrete in construction. The use of BIM and LCA tools will try to ensure that the wall is both sustainable and efficient, providing a model for future construction projects.
The group discusses and working on a BIM file
Image from the TAM laboratory, with the purpose of testing the calorimetry of a material.
Pictures:
- Image showing the group discusses and working on a BIM file.
- Image from the TAM laboratory, with the purpose of testing the calorimetry of a material.
Project members
Christian Janshaug
Simon Hauk Vold
Frederik Toverød
Sindre Andreas Johansen Melgaard
About the client
Our Project employers are Jotne Eiendom AS and Selvaag Bolig ASA. The main goal of the collaboration between our project group and the project employers is to look at opportunities to improve the model warehouse building that stands on FMV-Vest’s site. Jotne Eiendom AS is the main developer of FMV-Vest. When it comes to the construction and selling part of the homes it’s a 50-50% collaboration between the companies.
Jotne Eiendom AS is a part of Jotne Gruppen that was invented in 1982 originally as a consulting company. Today the company consists of a wide range of companies within industry, IT and property. Their biggest development project is the FMV site at Kråkerøy in Fredrikstad.
Selvaag Bolig ASA is a housing development Company founded on Selvaag’s 70-year history and experience. The company was invented by the young engineer Olav Selvaag because he believed that strict building requirements needed to be changed, and that more homes could be built faster and at a much lower price. The company manages the entire value chain from the purchase of land to the sale of completed homes.
Supervisor
Susana Garcia Sanfelix, Østfold University College