Projects
DigiBatt : DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOR ACCELERATED BATTERY TESTING Vrije Universiteit Brussel
battery cell requires a wide variety of both destructive and non-destructive tests, some of which can last for months or years. A new
paradigm for battery testing is needed that takes full advantage of the latest advances in automation, data science, and modelling to bring
battery development ...
Nanoscale testing of polishing-induced surface changes in metals KU Leuven
Mechanical polishing is commonly used for both surface finishing and metallographic sample preparation for a broad range of materials. In metals, however, polishing leads to the formation of a modified surface layer due to plastic deformation, which also induces subsurface residual stress. This has an impact on many material properties and on characterization techniques that rely on surface measurements. In this FWO-funded project, the Ph.D. ...
Inverse characterization of metals through information-rich material testing KU Leuven
BITuminous Mortars: an Accelerated testing APproach (BITMA²P). University of Antwerp
Filament wound composite tanks for pressurized hydrogen storage: Novel predictive simulation models and testing methods. Ghent University
Safe storage of hydrogen gas in composite pressure vessels is an essential step in the transition towards a hydrogen economy which is believed to play a significant role in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Considering the required working pressure of about 700 bar for hydrogen gas storage, a solid understanding of the mechanical behaviour of filament wound composite tanks under different load cases is crucial. Hence, an analytical ...
Condition assessment of reinforced concrete slab: air permeability testing University of Antwerp
Condition assessment - air permeability testing University of Antwerp
Novel methods and 4D-XCT tools for in situ characterisation of materials and their microstructural changes during functional testing. University of Antwerp
Laser ultrasonic testing methods for crack detection and plastic deformation monitoring under dynamic loading stress KU Leuven
The possibility to generate and detect guided acoustic waves in plates, plate-like or tube, cylinder-like structures for the detection of defects such as cracks and delaminations is well recognized in the field of non-destructive testing (NDT). Timely detection of defects in an early stage prevents them to grow to a level on which they cause failure of components, which can go along with great human and economic loss. NDT is becoming more ...