Research Profile
The research is focussed on digital design, digital manufacturing and digital assembling (D3DMA). Digital design is studied on three subsequent levels. On a macro level, the structures of buildings and (small) civil structures like pedestrian bridges are designed using both parametric and generic design tools. Optimisation algorithms, like form finding and topology optimisation are incorporated to safe on natural resources and explore new shapes, always bearing the construction technology in mind. On a meso level concrete components like slabs and walls are studied numerically. Parametric design tools are being developed, based on strut and tie analysis, yield lines and the stringer panel methods. Finally, on a micro scale, discrete FEM analyses are used to study e.g. the pull-out behaviour of reinforcement and fibres. All types of analyses are supported with fundamental experimental research for matters of verification. Finally, digital manufacturing is treated in the certificate program on construction technology.
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Recent Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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Experimental characterisation of hygrothermal properties of a 3D printed cementitious mortar
Case Studies in Construction Materials (2023) -
Application potential of combining strain hardening cementitious composites and helical reinforcement for 3D concrete printed structures
Journal of Building Engineering (2023) -
3D printing of an iron-rich slag based hybrid mortar
Cement and Concrete Composites (2023) -
Calculation of Steel Stresses in Cracked Reinforced Rectangular Concrete Elements Loaded in Bending
(2023) -
Limes with Hydraulic Properties for 3D Printing Mortars
(2023)
Education
Contact
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SecretaryPepijn GroenBoerring5645KR Oosteindsecretariaat.sd@ tue.nl