[The Lombardi Engineering Foundation “Innovation in Tradition” | Research Funding]
Event details
| Date | 30.05.2018 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
The "Lombardi Engineering Foundation" aims at promoting R&D projects in the civil engineering field, preferably in the fields of rock mechanics, underground and hydraulic engineering. The Foundation wishes to support research projects of young engineers to improve the professional competence in Switzerland in these important engineering areas.
Potential topics for the 2018 Call on “Innovation in Tradition”:
- Determination of the stress state in tunnel linings or massive concrete structures.
- Detection of rock behaviour during tunnelling (e.g. when using TBM with precast segments).
- Ground improvement (injection in rock and soil).
- Tunnel safety.
- Improvement of efficiency in the context of electromechanical equipment.
Funding: CHF 15’000-20’000
Deadline: 30 May 2018
For more information and application, have a look at the call webpage and at completed and ongoing research projects.
Practical information
- General public
- Free