Wedoany.com Report on Feb 24th, The Port Authority of Castellón and the Polytechnic University of Valencia have recently launched a collaborative research project focused on developing innovative materials suitable for marine environments. This R&D and sustainability project aims to test new marine mix concrete for manufacturing urban furniture capable of withstanding the harsh conditions of port areas.

As part of the experimental research, the project team has installed two concrete prototypes in the semi-submerged intertidal zone of the southern dock at the Port of Castellón. This location was selected as a testing area because its environmental conditions can simulate exposure to marine chlorides, aiding in the evaluation of the material's performance under real-world use.

During the trial, university technicians monitor the behavior of the concrete prototypes in the marine port environment through regular inspections, specific measurements, and analysis of environmental and structural parameters. These activities aim to assess the material's resistance and durability, providing data support for subsequent improvements.

The concrete R&D project plans to compare the results obtained after approximately one month of exposure with reference values from laboratory materials to evaluate the concrete's resistance and durability. Subsequently, the data will be recorded and analyzed, including environmental parameters as well as structural or surface observations, and compiled into a joint report containing main conclusions. This report will discuss potential improvements for concrete in port environments or future application directions. Finally, the research findings will be disseminated within the project framework.

This trial is part of the MU-COAST project (Urban Furniture with High Resistance to Marine Environments and Aesthetic Finishes). This concrete R&D project aims to create a new urban furniture concept specifically designed for harsh marine environments.