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Introduction / mission
The rapid evolution of the built environment involves a growing complexity of structural design activities, including aspects of material-efficiency and sustainability, durability, retrofitting of buildings, structural safety and reliability, and structural optimization. The research program Structural Engineering and Design (SED) has included these aspects in its research portfolio through the definition of corresponding research directions for its chairs, which are Innovative Structural Design (chair group ISD), Applied Mechanics (chair group AM), Steel Structures, Aluminium Structures (together forming chair group SAS), Concrete Structures, and Sustainment of Concrete Structures (together chair group CMS).
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Forefront research on the mechanical behaviour, optimisation, and design of structural systems, elements, and materials, ensures a safe, functional, aesthetic and sustainable built environment.
Organisational profile
SED contributes to the forefront of challenging technological developments. For the chair of Innovative Structural Design this applies to its research on lightweight, adaptive, or otherwise innovative structures. Examples are the computational parametric modelling and form-finding of textile structures and the design and actual construction of reinforced ice structures. In addition, the work on bio-based structural materials is worth mentioning. Further on the activities include the evaluation of the potential to transform existing buildings towards a circular economy. The chair of Applied Mechanics has a strong international reputation in the modelling of failure (plasticity, fracture, damage, phase transformations) and deformation of advanced engineering materials. The coupled modelling of the mechanical behaviour of materials with other physical processes finds relevant applications within collaborative PhD research projects on the chemical degradation of concrete sewer systems, the damage development of historical museum objects under varying climate conditions, the optimization and durability of wind turbines, and the thermal resistance of steel structures. In addition, multi-disciplinary optimization of buildings is researched via a combination of conceptual design process simulation and computing science optimisation. The research in the chairs Steel Structures and Aluminium Structures encompasses the structural behaviour and fatigue of building components and structures made from steel, aluminium, and glass. In the chair of Concrete Structures, one of the highlights is the advanced research in 3D-printing of concrete structures, besides research on the sustainable concrete and masonry structures. The research within the program has led to a substantial number of articles in high-quality scientific journals and refereed conference proceedings. The impact of the used journals is 1.41 times higher than the world average in the field. Also more than 50% of the publications have been co-authored with members from other organisations.
An important goal of the program is the valorisation of its research results towards relevant engineering applications, thereby contributing to the practical understanding of structures, structural design processes, and building materials. In addition, high-quality laboratory research performed with external funding provides applicable knowledge to the building industry and engineering consultancy firms, acting as a cradle for novel solutions to complex design problems. Of strong societal value is also the participation of staff members in the development of the European building codes, the Eurocodes (EC's). Additionally, SED participates in the Research School Integral Design of Structures, the Graduate School on Engineering Mechanics, and the Eindhoven Multiscale Institute. The program is also involved in the 3TU.Bouw Centre of Excellence for the Built Environment.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Hossein Abdollahiparsa
- Built Environment, Innovative Structural Design - Postgraduate Design Engineer
Person: TOIO : PDEng-trainee
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Zeeshan Y. Ahmed
- Built Environment, 3D Concrete Printing
- Built Environment, Concrete Structures - Former Doctoral Candidate
- Built Environment, Architectural Design and Engineering - Former Doctoral Candidate
Person: Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD), Prom. : doctoral candidate (PhD)
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Gabi Bertram
- Built Environment, Concrete Structures - University Lecturer
Person: OWP : University Teacher / Researcher
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High Performance 3D Concrete Printing - Systematic Development of a Printable Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composite for Structural Purposes.
Bos, F. P., Nefs, K., Chaves Figueiredo, S., van Overmeir, A. L., Salet, T. A. M., Suiker, A. S. J., Savija, B., Schlangen, E. & Lamers, H. M.
1/10/19 → 30/09/23
Project: Research direct
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SCB: Smart Circular Bridge for pedestrians and cyclists in a circular built environment NWE993
Blok, R., Teuffel, P. M., Moonen, S. P. G. (., Blok, R., Manconi, M., Shahmirzaloo, A., Habraken, A. P. H. W., Pronk, A. D. C., van den Hurk, B. & van Dorst, K.
26/09/19 → 31/12/23
Project: Research direct
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Living lab: structural health in Biobased constructions
Blok, R., Moonen, S. P. G. (., Habraken, A. P. H. W., Teuffel, P. M., Tzimoulidis, E., Looymans, A., Abdollahiparsa, H. & Hannurkar, S.
13/03/19 → 31/12/22
Project: Research direct
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3D printing in the construction industry - A systematic review of the thermal performance in buildings
Pessoa, S., Guimarães, A. S., Lucas, S. S. & Simões, N., 1 May 2021, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 141, 13 p., 110794.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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A cohesive XFEM model for simulating fatigue crack growth under various load conditions
Dekker, R., van der Meer, F. P., Maljaars, J. & Sluys, L. J., 1 May 2021, In: Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 248, 15 p., 107688.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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A level set model for stress-dependent corrosion pit propagation
Dekker, R., van der Meer, F. P., Maljaars, J. & Sluys, L. J., 30 Apr 2021, In: International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering. 122, 8, p. 2057-2074 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Equipment
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Structural Research Laboratory
H.M. Lamers (Manager)
Laboratory for SEDFacility/equipment: Research lab
Prizes
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1st prize International Design Competition for a Center for Contemporary Art
Gerald Lindner (Recipient), 24 Apr 2010
Prize: Other › Discipline related › Professional
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4TU Lighthouse project, Terra Ink
Pronk, Arno D.C. (Recipient), Turrin, M. (Recipient) & Venturini, T. (Recipient), 5 Jan 2017
Prize: Other › Fellowships & memberships › Scientific
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55th TU/e Anniversary Award, theme Energy
Khayrullina, Adelya A. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: TU/e › Other › Scientific
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Automation in Construction (Journal)
Herm Hofmeyer (Peer reviewer)
22 Jun 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
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Structures (Journal)
Herm Hofmeyer (Peer reviewer)
21 Jun 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
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Thin-Walled Structures (Journal)
Herm Hofmeyer (Peer reviewer)
17 Jun 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
Press/Media
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Challenging Glass Conference - 23 & 24 June 2022 - Call for Abstracts
21/06/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Eindhoven University of Technology: Prefab Concrete From Paviljoen Building Reused
29/05/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Student theses
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3D concrete printing: research and development of a structural reinforcement system for 3D printing with concrete
Author: Jutinov, E., 31 Oct 2017Supervisor: Salet, T. (Supervisor 1), Bos, F. (Supervisor 2) & Ahmed, Z. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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3D concrete printing in architecture: a research on the potential benefits of 3D concrete printing in the construction of residential buildings in the Netherlands
Author: Marijnissen, M., 31 Aug 2016Supervisor: de Vries, B. (Supervisor 1), van der Zee, A. (Supervisor 2) & Willems, M. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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3D printing of concrete structures
Author: Wolfs, R., 2015Supervisor: Salet, T. (Supervisor 1), Beetz, J. (Supervisor 2), Zimmermann, G. (External person) (External coach) & Hendriks, L. (External person) (External coach)
Student thesis: Master
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