Projects
Fracture Characterization of Masonry in Compression with Acoustic Emission Analysis and Numerical Modeling KU Leuven
Masonry under compression exhibits complex structural interactions among brick units and mortar joints which remains a true challenge to understand.
Its structural response is related to the relative mechanical properties of the bricks/blocks, the mortar and their interface. In this research, experimental and numerical analysis will be applied to deduce information on the fracture progress in masonry under compression. An extensive ...
Micro-mechanical characterization of fatigue fracture in brittle construction materials KU Leuven
During their lifetime, structures are commonly subjected to cyclic loading such as traffic loads, wind and wave loading, or thermal loading. For brittle construction materials like masonry, concrete, or mortars, cyclic loading can give rise to a fatigue-induced fracture process. The fatigue behavior of brittle construction materials will become increasingly important as structural engineers design structures for optimal durability and ...
Valorization of nondestructive testing and related materials characterization KU Leuven
The IOF mandate supports valorisation activities in non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring, technologies applied range from ultrasonics to optics. A focal point here is the exploitation of so-called percolation sensors. Technologies already implemented mainly target the detection of wetness in engineering structure in aeronautics and chemical industry to prevent "corrosion under isolation (CUI)". Further successful ...
Treatment of wastewater from the Cuban petrochemical industry based on activated carbon adsoption technology: improved acoustic emission method for textural analysis and adsorption performance of used carbons. Hasselt University
Development of bio-metamaterial with optimized thermal and acoustic properties KU Leuven
Growing environmental concerns have motivated researchers to find alternatives to traditional synthetic or polymer-based materials. A group of materials that have gained recent interest are mycelium-based foams and composites, due to their sustainable nature and application potential. Mycelium results from the vegetative growth of filamentous fungi, binding (waste) organic matter through a network of hyphal micro-filaments in a natural ...
Fabrication of nanocrystalline diamond-based acoustic devices for (bio-)sensing purposes. Hasselt University
New Formulations of Fast Boundary Element Methods and Acoustic Applications KU Leuven
Acoustics, functioning either positively or negatively, is considered an important aspect of products in automotive, aerospace, smart electronics, home appliances, etc. With the rapid development of computer-aided engineering (CAE), acoustics simulations have become essential for product design, analysis, and optimization. A robust and efficient acoustics simulation software can significantly reduce the time-to-market thus improving the ...
Reconstruction of Wave Forms for Parameter Correction and Pattern Recognition for Acoustic Emission Testing on Pressure Vessels KU Leuven
The aim of this project is to improve the analysis of acoustic emission testing on cylindrical pressure vessels. The analysis of acoustic emission tests on pressure vessels is currently based on signal parameters. Those signal parameters are extracted from the wave form as it is measured by the sensor which is the closest to the source. This approach comes with the drawback that changes to the wave form occurring prior to arrival of the wave ...
Exploration of the use of biomaterials for heat storage and comfort applications in buildings. Bio-based PCMs and composite materials. KU Leuven
Europe finds itself a major player in the largest flow, in terms of quantity, of special construction and demolition (C&D) waste. The management of waste from the construction sector affects atmospheric emissions, which is why the global climate challenge and the goal of moving ever closer to the ecological transition extends to the European level. In addition, global warming is leading to increasing energy consumption for cooling our ...