The project focuses on lightweight constructions made of textile-reinforced concrete. The
mechanical properties at ambient and elevated temperatures are analysed, and a proposal for
structural fire design and the fire resistance assessment will be developed. The material
combines the advantages of high-performance concrete and non-corrosive carbon
reinforcement. Thus, the cross-section of elements can be minimised, associated with reduced
used materials and less environmental impact. The saving of natural resources and climate
protection are the main challenges for the future of the building construction industry. The
project combines the manufacturing and structural design expertise of CTU UCEEB and BAM
knowledge about fire testing and high temperature material optimisation. Currently, the use of
TRC is limited to applications at ambient temperature because several questions concerning
the fire resistance of structural TRC elements need to be answered: e.g. faster heating of the
cross section, spalling of HPC and temperature related degradation of the textile reinforcement.