Projects
Quantifying the impact of climate and tectonic gradients on landscape evolution across timescales: Explicit integration of cosmogenic radio nuclide and thermochronometric data in numerical landscape evolution models. KU Leuven
The evolution of the earth surface holds clues on the interaction between uplift and climate. Uplift builds topography and climate mediates erosion processes that break topography down. However, reconstructing earth surface evolution is far from evident given the large spatial and temporal timescales at play. Technological innovations now allow to measure erosion rates at different timescales. Nonetheless, these observations are typically ...
Integration of the bond behaviour into the numerical modelling and the design of mixed cement composite – concrete structures. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
concrete structures. The non-corroding reinforcement can solve the often occurring durability
issues in aggressive environments. This rising technology can also avoid the demolition and
new construction of existing concrete structures by strengthening and/or protecting them, or
even lead to the design of new lightweight concrete ...
Geometric structures and applications to control theory and numerical integration. University of Antwerp
Integrating numerical modeling and artificial intelligence for decision support systems to mitigate climate change in the Scheldt estuary Ghent University
Mutual interactions between estuaries and climate change (CC) have recently been recognized. While CC can strongly affect the water quality and hydraulic processes of estuaries, the water bodies play a major role in carbon storage and emissions. In the case of the Scheldt, numerous projects have been conducted to develop means for CC prevention and adaptation but little attention has been paid to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ...
The CO-simulation of UNsTeady aERodynamics (COUNTER) Integrating wind tunnel experiments and numerical simulations to a deeper level: A novel methodology using structured data-driven models Vrije Universiteit Brussel
turbines is the accurate prediction of the unsteady aerodynamic and
hydrodynamic loads on the turbine rotor and the tower. Where before
wind tunnel experiments were used to determine the aerodynamics
of turbine rotors, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations
have largely overtaken that key role in the last few decades.
Sometimes both ...
Investigation of shock-turbulence-chemistry interaction in detonation phenomena: enhancement of numerical modelling Vrije Universiteit Brussel
In recent years, detonation combustion concepts were investigated aiming to augment the thermal efficiency and reduce emissions production. Rotating Detonation Engines show great promise in this regard, thanks to the quasi-steady thrust, lighter structure and easier scalability. Experience, however, shows that there ...
The numerical solution of large scale dynamic soil-structure interaction problems. KU Leuven
It is common practice in civil engineering to use computational models in order to understand and predict the behaviour of a wide variety of structural systems. The dynamic interaction between structures and the soil often plays a crucial role and should be accounted for in numerical models, for example for the assessment of damage to structures caused by earthquakes, the evaluation of annoyance in buildings due to vibrations originating from ...
Fundamental Research on the Interaction of Sprinklers and Water Mist Systems with Natural Roof Venting in Enclosure Fires using Numerical Simulations Ghent University
Fire safety science is essential for improving fire safety designs. Different fire safety measures can be considered for enclosures, e.g. sprinklers and vents. Their interaction is to date poorly understood. The present study targets a substantial increase of fundamental understanding of the fluid mechanics and heat transfer phenomena involved.
Patient specific fluid structure interaction modelling of aortic coarctation. Pre- and post-operative numerical study of biomechanical loads and ultrasonic imaging of the pathological aorta. Ghent University
Aortic coarctation is a congenital narrowing of the descending aorta. As it obstructs blood flow, it needs to be treated as soon as possible (shortly after birth). The aim of this project is to find an optimal (patient-specific) treatment based on biomechanical loads calculated through fluid structure interaction. This project also focuses on quantifying wave reflections and imaging techniques such as MRI and 3D Ultrasound.