Redesign of bridges Twentekanaal in Ultra-High Performance Concrete

Within the Dutch infrastructure there is the challenge of having to replace or strengthen a large number of existing structures within the upcoming years. This challenge also provides the opportunity to develop new concepts. The promising concept described in this report involves the application of UHPC to redesign the decks of existing concrete...

Application of UHPC in Long Span Bridge Design

In the last few decades great progression has been made in the research and development of a fairly new type of concrete called ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC). This high-tech material has excellent material properties compared to conventional concrete and has the potential to make more slender and lighter structures. However the material...

Actively Bent Compact Reinforced Composite Plates

The thesis assess the feasibility of active bending method with regard to Compact Reinofrced Composite plates and provide guidelines for application of such plates in bridge engineering.

Ultra High Performance Concrete in Large Span Shell Structures

The report contains a research on UHCP and the theory of thin shell structures. The combination of these aspects is used for a complete structural design for a dome structure with a span of 150m. The conclusion and recommendations which where found were then applied for a preliminary design for 'Fiere Terp', a architectural design for a sports...

The elevated metro structure in concrete, UHPC and composite

In some large cities, the infrastructure is elevated high above the ground. An elevated metro system has the advantage that its construction is cheaper compared to an underground metro system. The construction time is relative limited and the physical barrier is small. The large elevation has a positive influence on the visual hindrance of an...