Projects
The constitutive behaviour of granular soils under repeated dynamic loading KU Leuven
The constituive behaviour of granular soils under repeated dynamic loading Ghent University
The aim of the project is to develop an advanced numerical method for the calculation of the dynamic behaviour of granular soils under repeated small amplitude dynamic loading. As opposed to phenomenological models, a micro-mechanical approach to the analysis of granular soils is followed. Furthermore, a homogenization approach is followed, allowing to tackle foundation settlement problems at the macro scale. The development of these ...
The identification and adjustment of biomechanical risk factors for lower limb overuse injuries after landing in jump related sports KU Leuven
Lower extremity overuse injuries are common in athletes participating in sports with repeated bouts of landing. Biomechanical alterations during landing may be associated with these type of injuries. Our recent systematic review with meta-analysis shows that a stiffer landing pattern and more compensatory movements during landing are potential risk factors for developing overuse injuries. To gain more insight in the risk factors of overuse ...
Intersection Modelling and Marginal Simulation in Macroscopic Dynamic Network Loading KU Leuven
Structural behaviour of partly precast concrete members subjected to static, repetitive and accidental loading KU Leuven
Research into the structural behaviour of concrete structures concentrates mainly on structures cast in situ (according to Scopus 87%, with only 13% dedicated to precast). Therefore, in regulations there are often phrases such as: precast should behave like a structure poured on site. On the other hand, it has been shown repeatedly that the stability of concrete but also of steel-concrete structures, subjected to fluctuating and extreme ...
Strength and Reliability Characterization of Multi-Level Back-End-of-Line under Chip Package Interaction Loading KU Leuven
With the ever increasing demands for improved performance of ICs, new reliability challenges are arising with the increasing complexity of the interconnect layer, which consists not only of reduction of dimensions, but also the introduction of new materials. One of the main goals of the semiconductor industry is to increase the speed of ICs (both Front-End-Of-Line and Back-End-Of-Line), by reducing the RC delay. While the downscaling ...
Motor control therapy in haemodynamic, structural and activation -based phenotypes for people with non-specific low back pain. KU Leuven
Low back pain (LBP) is very prevalent, affecting more than 510 million people worldwide. Moreover, LBP is the leading cause of years lived with disability, and it is responsible for major socio-economic costs. In most people, LBP is non-specific, meaning that a pathological cause, such as trauma, cannot be determined. Since the underlying mechanisms of non-specific LBP remain poorly understood, it is a major challenge to provide personalized ...
Automated Magnetic Control Design for Optimal Power Exhaust in Divertor Tokamak Reactors KU Leuven
A key challenge to obtain a clean and sustainable power supply by controlled nuclear fusion is dealing with the high heat load that impinges on the plasma-facing components of tokamak fusion devices. In ITER (Latin for 'the way'), the plasma-facing components will consist of so-called 'monoblocks', which are tungsten (W) blocks mounted on a copper-chromium-zirconium (CuCrZr) cooling tube with a copper (Cu) interlayer. However, it is expected ...
Consistency between time dependent travel costs and activity patterns: New theory development with validation through mobile data collection methods. KU Leuven
The contributions of this research are situated on three main (individual) components and on the synergy that emerges when they are considered together.
Dynamic network loading
The contributions of this part are mainly the development of an iterative link transmission model scheme. Firstly, this semi-analytical simulation scheme allows a modeller to define a time resolution that is fit for the accuracy level required by ...