Optimising Energy Efficiency in Radiant Heat Curing of Prestressed Concrete Bridge Beams through Data Analytics
Campus Plus is excited to announce the commencement of an Australian Government Department of Education National Industry PhD Project, which brings together the Victoria University and NVC Precast (North-Vic Constructions Pty Ltd). This partnership leverages academic expertise and industry insights to drive innovation and deliver impactful real-world outcomes.
The project, titled ” Optimising Energy Efficiency in Radiant Heat Curing of Prestressed Concrete Bridge Beams through Data Analytics” aims to investigate how artificial intelligence and machine learning can be used to predict the optimal curing duration and reduce gas consumption in the precast concrete radiant heat curing process, while maintaining the quality and structural integrity of the product.
In this collaboration, Dr. Omid Ameri Sianaki, a Mechanical Engineer and Data Scientist from Victoria University’s Business School, brings a diverse skill set and extensive expertise to address this interdisciplinary research challenge.
Steve Reilly from NVC Precast contributes his extensive expertise in prestressed and precast concrete products and the translation of research into practical applications.
From NVC Precast’s perspective, this project represents an opportunity to enhance our production efficiency and sustainability. By integrating cutting-edge AI solutions, we aim to set new industry standards in energy conservation and quality assurance.
For Victoria University, this project underscores our commitment to sustainability and the practical application of research. It aligns with our goals to advance industry practices, contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals, and demonstrate the tangible impacts of academic-industry partnerships.
From the perspective of the Industry Researcher Amanda Cole, this project offers a unique chance to engage with real-world applications of AI in engineering. It provides an invaluable learning experience and the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research that could redefine industry standards.
Thank you to Pauline Opie for her support and facilitation.