Research – LTE Structures

Advanced Research Project

Development of next generation precast concrete building cores and advanced design procedures for lateral actions

LTE Structures is currently undertaking a three-year advanced research project with Swinburne University and Optimised Engineering Solutions to develop the next generation of precast building core system and an advanced design procedure for lateral actions. Our core system is the ‘post tensioned precast cube system’ (PTPCS), the PTPCS is a revolutionary concept that will fundamentally change the construction methodology of reinforced concrete building cores, which provide the lateral stability to multi-storey buildings.

Industry-led Research Funding Partner

“The technology developed by LTE Structures was noted as a transformative innovation with great potential to positively impact the industry.”

– Clare Tubolets CEO SmartCrete CRC

Working with manufacturers, architects, engineers, developers, asset owners and government, SmartCrete invests $21m of Commonwealth funding in university-delivered R&D projects that spur sustainable design, use and management of concrete.

With additional support and funding from SmartCrete CRC, the total investment in this project reaches $1 million. This funding covers comprehensive full-scale destructive testing and supports full-time PhD study. SmartCrete is an independent, for-impact Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) that empowers innovation collaborations to transition concrete for a sustainable Australia. This research project will extend the global understanding and knowledge base to inform emerging construction methodologies and standards and is poised to make significant contributions to the academia and industry.

Our Research Team

Dr Scott Menegon

Swinburne University of Technology
Project Lead

Leading the overall research direction; Leading the experimental program; Primary author of the design guide; Principal Supervisor of the PhD Student. Scott is also the President of Australian Earthquake Engineering Society (AEES)

Jason Treasure

LTE Structures QLD
Industry Lead

General Manager of LTE Structures QLD and Lead Industry Advisor (manufacturing); Manufacturer of the precast components with over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry and 10 years of specialist precast knowledge

Andreas Gustafson

Optimised Engineering Solutions
Industry Subject Matter Expert

Director of OES and Lead Industry Advisor (engineering); End user of the proposed design guide and design models.Andreas has over 20 years Structural Engineering experience with expertise in earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, non-linear analysis.

Advanced Research Project​