Composite Construction Laboratory

The Laboratory of Composite Construction (CCLab) at EPFL focuses on developing innovative high-performance infrastructure systems through research on composite or hybrid solutions at material, component, and structural system levels. Research areas include sandwich structures, adhesive joints, fire endurance, and fatigue and fracture of advanced composite materials. CCLab collaborates with industry partners to develop load-transfer products and structural components composed of fiber-reinforced polymers, such as GFRP-balsa sandwich bridge decks and multifunctional balcony connectors. The lab also investigates the fire endurance of composite structures and the fatigue behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer structures, particularly their connections. Research outcomes are applied in real projects, such as the Avancon bridge and Novartis Campus entrance building, to evaluate the long-term performance of new materials and technologies under real loading and environmental conditions.