Projects
Optimal design of mitigation measures for railway induced vibration in buildings using model order reduction techniques KU Leuven
The study of traffic induced vibration in the built environment resulted in the development of coupled finite element (FE-BE) models that account for the dynamic soil-structure interaction. These models are for example used to design vibration mitigation measures. Parametric studies, performance optimisation and stochastic analysis increase the dimension of the problem and necessitate faster and more efficient calculations. In this PhD ...
Multi-analysis of fretting fatigue using physical and virtual experiments Ghent University
This is a mutli-disciplinary project where each partner provides expertise in a different discipline; UGent-Belgium in fretting fatigue, UL-Luxemburg in advanced discretisation methods for fracture and JSI-Slovenia in parallel computing. The collaboration between the three partners, within the Project Lead Agency programmes FWO/FNR and FWO/ARRS, aims to further develop the understanding of fretting fatigue problem.
Understanding forest growth dynamics using novel 3D measurements and modelling approaches Ghent University
Forest ecosystems are an essential terrestrial carbon sink, and deforestation and forest degradation account for about 12% of global anthropogenic carbon emissions. However, estimates of the global distribution of terrestrial carbon sinks and sources are highly uncertain. Constraining the inaccuracy of carbon estimates is essential to support effective forest management and future climate mitigation. A better understanding of forest growth ...
Development of a methodology for predicting the acousticperformance of built-up wall and floor systems at high frequencies KU Leuven
Lightweight systems such as cross-laminated timber elements, sandwich panels, gypsum board walls,... are emerging in building construction. Because of their relatively low weight and complex vibro-acoustic behaviour, achieving a sufficient level of sound insulation with such systems is however challenging. The aim of this research is to develop a sound transmission loss prediction method, which exhibits similar accuracy as a comparable ...
Influence of dynamic soil-structure interaction on the building response to ground vibration KU Leuven
In the built environment, ground-borne vibration is produced by environmental sources such as road and railway traffic or construction and industrial activities. These vibrations may lead to malfunctioning of sensitive equipment, discomfort to people, and, at very high levels, structural damage. Dynamic soil-structure interaction plays a crucial role in the prediction of the response of structures to ground-borne vibration. This PhD thesis ...
A new fast approach for crack prediction based on Machine and Deep Learning Ghent University
The identification of crack in plate structures is a critical element in the management of maintenance and quality assurance processes in mechanical and civil engineering constructions. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques based on a wide range of physical principles have been developed and are used in common practice for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM). Furthermore, NDT techniques are usually limited in their ability to predict the ...
Model Order Reduction of coupled vibro-acoustic systems KU Leuven
This PhD focuses on efficient model order reduction schemes for one-way coupled and fully coupled vibro-acoustic analysis where the acoustic domain is described using a boundary discretisation. Where efficient model order reduction of unbounded and bounded vibro-acoustic systems is well-established using finite element and (in)finite elements for the structural and acoustic part of the problem, the combination of finite elements for the ...
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 ...