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Program 5

Prototype demonstration and socio-technical transformation

Program 5 is set to demonstrate and validate the innovative methodologies and tools developed in the previous programs through real-world infrastructure projects. This program will conduct detailed prototype demonstrations, such as a carbon-neutral water pipeline network and a road bridge, to showcase the application of advanced theories, methods, algorithms, and visualization software. Additionally, it will delve into the socio-technical transformations necessary for the widespread adoption of carbon-neutral infrastructure, exploring the interplay of social, technological, and economic factors. Through these demonstrations and explorations, Program 5 aims to develop a comprehensive design and management manual, enhance social awareness, and facilitate the acceptance of whole-life carbon-neutral infrastructure design principles, ultimately contributing to a sustainable and resilient future.

Chun Qing Li
Program Lead:
Professor Chun-Qing Li
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Co-Lead:
Professor Jian Zuo

Project 1

Project lead: Prof Chun-Qing Li (RMIT University)

Prototype demonstration on whole life design of carbon neutral infrastructure

The project objectives include developing:

  • Skills and capability to monitor the real-time performance of pipelines, e.g. operation parameters, carbon neutrality and safety, and associated cost.
  • A technical manual for design or management of a pipeline network as well as a digital twin to be installed in PO’s network.

Project 2

Project lead: Prof Jian Zuo (The University of Adelaide)

Carbon emission reduction in infrastructure projects: technologies, procurement strategies, attitude and behaviour

The project objectives include:

  • Understanding the attitude and behaviour of various stakeholders of infrastructure projects on emission reduction approaches.
  • Examining the material stock of typical type of infrastructure projects (e.g. water or roads), current policies and practices of material bank and their effectiveness.
  • The trade-off of embodied and operational emissions associated with the infrastructure projects.
  • Examining the sustainable procurement strategies for emission reduction with focus on value chain.
  • Investigating the circularity of specific materials in infrastructure.