Cross-Sectional Analysis Of The Mechanical And Physical Properties Of Spruce Foundation Piles: An investigative analysis of moisture content, density, compressive strength, and modulus of elasticity across the cross-section of spruce foundation piles, with an emphasis on the predictive proficiency of micro-drilling methods

Summary<br/><br/>Numerous ancient historical constructions worldwide depend primarily on an extensive array of wooden foundation piles, as they are subject to loading conditions governed by the superstructure above. Wooden foundations transfer loads through a combination of compression and lateral resistance. The inherent strength of wood...

The environmental impact of structural elements made of concrete compared to timber: A case study of terraced housing in the Netherlands

This research tries to answer the question which construction material, concrete or timber, is best to use during the construction of terraced housing in the Netherlands, based on the environmental performance. Existing studies often do not take all aspects of a design for the comparison into account, or have a bias toward one material. In order...

Physical modelling of a sheetpile-vegetation system

A study carried out to understand the effects on including vegetation as an additional reinforcement to improve streambank stability.

Living Trees as Structural Elements for Vertical Forest Engineering

The application of vertical forests in the building industry is a popular development with promising advantages regarding sustainability. However, placing trees along a façade gives additional loads which often results in extra material use. This is undesired concerning building design, costs, and the environment. To mitigate these adverse...

The remaining capacity of the timber foundation of a historical quay wall with relieving platform: With the Maaskade as a case study

The increased loading and decreasing strength of historical quay walls calls for remedyand has drawn the attention of many Dutch municipalities, Rotterdam being oneof those. In order to set up proper assessment methods that result in an economicaland ecological policy for renovation or replacement of these structures the Port of Rotterdamhas...

Observing through the water surface with a green-wavelength terrestrial laser scanner: An engineering approach

Laser scanning technique is an upcoming technique for many engineering purposes. Terrestrial laser scanners have become widely accessible for companies, universities and research centres in the last decade. A green-wavelength terrestrial laser scanning device is available for scan projects at the Delft University of Technology. Green-wavelength...

The design of a modular, amphibious structure for a flood and typhoon-prone municipality: Hagonoy, the Philippines

Introduction The daily life of inhabitants of Hagonoy, the Philippines, is affected by tidal and fluvial floods. Ground subsidence is the main cause of a worsening trend of these floods. Excessive uncontrolled groundwater subtraction creates a ground level decrease up to 5 cm per year. In combination with yearly six to nine typhoons raging over...

An economical prefabricated residence for Hagonoy, a typhoon prone municipality in the Philippines: Analysis, design and implementation

This thesis aims to improve housing quality in Hagonoy, a typhoon prone municipality of the Philippines, by designing an affordable typhoon resilient and prefabricated home with a floating foundation for the lower income class. This thesis was written in collaboration with the company, Finch Buildings. Three months of preliminary field research...

Structural assessment of existing timber roof structures for green roofs in Rotterdam

Green roofs, also known as vegetation roofs, are becoming very popular for residents of houses or apartments and for good reasons. Vegetation on rooftops have many benefits on global and local level. Expectations show that the climate change will lead to heavier storms and causes the sewers in Rotterdam to overflow. Hence, the municipality of...

Structural assessment of existing timber roof structures for green roofs in Rotterdam

Green roofs, also known as vegetation roofs, are becoming very popular for residents of houses or apartments and for good reasons. Vegetation on rooftops have many benefits on global and local level. Expectations show that the climate change will lead to heavier storms and causes the sewers in Rotterdam to overflow. Hence, the municipality of...

Design of a Climate Adaptive Façade System using Bamboo for Urban India

Indoor climate and human comfort is attaining increasing interest in large urbanized areas. While for the user this is mainly as a result of increasing operational costs associated with the devices for heating and cooling, the bigger concern for environmentally conscious engineers and designers lies in reducing the emission of green house gases....

Fire safety engineering of high rise timber buildings

During this MSc thesis it has been carried out an extensive literature review on fire safety engineering, on timber behaviour on fire and on fire safety regulations in different countries. A preliminary design for a high rise cross laminated timber building (CLT) has been carried out in order to obtain a minimum thickness of the structural...

A timber bearing structure for 'Concept House': A design to solve bottlenecks

This research focus on the solving of important bottlenecks which hinder a timber bearing structure for the new appartment building system of concept house.