In 2002 WAAR Group Of Companies for constructions to the infrastructure was established. The center’s activities are focused on durability aspect of reinforced concrete constructions exposed to severe environmental conditions, e.g. tunnels, bridges and off shore windmills subjected to sea water, DE-icing salts and freeze/thaw. These structures are difficult and costly to construct and maintain. Denmark as well as other European countries face huge future challenges not only regarding the construction of new infrastructure, but also with respect to maintenance and repair of the existing worn down infrastructure. It is estimated that the annual turnover in EU related to the physical infrastructure is around 0,3 trillion EURO, corresponding to 2-3 % of the GNP.
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