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A catalyst for global collaboration on the use of nonmetallic building and construction materials
Nonmetallic polymer-based materials are being increasingly deployed across multiple industries and offer new possibilities for construction. NEx was established to accelerate the use of nonmetallic materials and products in the building and construction sector. Due to excellent properties of nonmetallic materials, their use is growing rapidly in the construction sector. As corrosion is one of the major deterioration mechanisms, noncorrosive properties of nonmetallic materials make them an ideal solution to minimize or eliminate frequent maintenance and repair activities. In addition, as the global trend to support environment-friendly materials and design is receiving attention, incorporation of nonmetallic materials and products in the built environment may contribute to improved sustainability, durability, and resilience of structures. With more industries such as oil and gas, construction, automotive, packaging, and renewables beginning to explore nonmetallic materials, NEx focuses on global collaboration to drive education, awareness, research, and technology adoption of nonmetallic building and construction materials. Nowadays, nonmetallic construction materials cover vast aspects of applications including, but not limited to, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement, polymer concrete, FRP pultruded structural members, construction chemicals, building components and systems, soil...