Advanced Civil Engineering Materials Research Laboratory
The Advanced Civil Engineering Materials Research Laboratory (ACE-MRL) is a leader in materials technology - including the ultra ductile, micromechanics-based Engineered Cementitious Composites (500 times the ductility of normal concrete in tension!). The ACE-MRL extends its impact on the quality of life via interdisciplinary research collaborations with partners specializing in polymer chemistry, rheology, fiber processing, structural and construction engineering, and building and manufacturing technology.
- Laboratory Organization and Approach
- Education through Research
- Interdisciplinary Research
- Combined Analytical and Experimental Approach
- Performance Driven Design Approach
- Partnership with Industry
- National and International Collaborations
- Research Thrusts
- Construction productivity
- Sustainable infrastructure
- Environmental protection
- Hazard mitigation
- Repair and retrofit
- Structural safety and reliability
- Service life enhancement
- Smart structures
- Research Partners
ACE-MRL brings together a broad range of supporting industries, including basic-materials suppliers, product manufacturers and end users in the building, construction and transportation industries. Partners have included: University of Tokyo, the Michigan Department of Transportation, Conoco, Kajima Corporation, Eternit, Kuraray, Rocla, W.R. Grace, USG and the National Science Foundation.
- Industry Participation & Interactions
- Sponsored research - $75,000 - $100,000 per year for one to three years
- Employee training - A qualified employee is placed under the supervision of the ACE-MRL Lab Director. Lab fees are $25,000 per year
- Fee based consulting
For more information contact:
Victor C. Li, Director
Advanced Civil Engineering Materials Research Laboratory
University of Michigan
2326 G.G. Brown
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2125
(734) 764-3368 phone
(734) 764-4292 fax
vcli@engin.umich.edu
