The NRC Institute for Research in Construction (NRC-IRC) is currently developing systems to assess the condition, performance and remaining service life of certain critical infrastructure, and to protect them from hazards such as earthquakes, wind, floods, and explosions. One aspect … Full story
The NRC Institute for Research in Construction (NRC-IRC) is collaborating with Transport Canada to identify the knowledge gaps and strategic research needs in the area of structural health monitoring of bridges in order to improve their management and overall performance. … Full story
Researchers in the NRC Institute for Research in Construction (NRC-IRC) Fire Research program recently conducted a series of fire tests on aircraft fuselage materials for Bombardier Aerospace. The Canadian company had first approached the NRC Institute for Aerospace Research, which … Full story
Fire testing is performed at an NRC fire research facility Gaining a better understanding of the performance of construction materials and systems used in houses, and determining their impact on the life safety of occupants under fire conditions, are key … Full story
St. Hillaire, Quebec rail car derailment and fire. Photo courtesy of TSB. The transport of dangerous goods such as propane, ammonia and chlorine is commonly done using rail tank cars. During a derailment or other accident, these tanks can be … Full story
