Research Profile
The research is focussed on digital design, digital manufacturing and digital assembling (D3DMA). Digital design is studied on three subsequent levels. On a macro level, the structures of buildings and (small) civil structures like pedestrian bridges are designed using both parametric and generic design tools. Optimisation algorithms, like form finding and topology optimisation are incorporated to safe on natural resources and explore new shapes, always bearing the construction technology in mind. On a meso level concrete components like slabs and walls are studied numerically. Parametric design tools are being developed, based on strut and tie analysis, yield lines and the stringer panel methods. Finally, on a micro scale, discrete FEM analyses are used to study e.g. the pull-out behaviour of reinforcement and fibres. All types of analyses are supported with fundamental experimental research for matters of verification. Finally, digital manufacturing is treated in the certificate program on construction technology.
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Recent Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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A study of the effects of MWCNTs on the fresh and hardened state properties of 3D printable concrete
Case Studies in Construction Materials (2024) -
Crack width and crack spacing in reinforced and prestressed concrete elements
Data in Brief (2024) -
Cyclic shear testing of artificially corroded reinforced concrete short circular piers
Structures (2024) -
3D printing lightweight mortars with cork to improve thermal efficiency in buildings
Construction and Building Materials (2024) -
Categorization of formulas for calculation of crack width and spacing in reinforced concrete elements
Structural Concrete (2024)
Education
Contact
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Secretarysecretariaat.sd@ tue.nl