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Tsetas, A. (author), Tsouvalas, A. (author), Metrikine, A. (author)This paper presents a computationally efficient model for vibratory pile installation. A semi-analytical finite element (SAFE) model for thin cylindrical shells is derived to represent the pile. The linear dynamic response of the soil medium is described by means of Green's functions via the Thin-Layer Method (TLM) coupled with Perfectly...journal article 2023
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Tsetas, A. (author), Tsouvalas, A. (author), Metrikine, A. (author)Gentle Driving of Piles (GDP) is a new vibratory installation technology for tubular (mono)piles. It is characterized by the simultaneous application of low-frequency axial and high-frequency torsional vibrations, envisaged to achieve both high installation performance and reduced underwater noise emissions. The concept of GDP has been...journal article 2023
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Wen, J. (author), Abeel, T.E.P.M.F. (author), de Weerdt, M.M. (author)Global soft fruit supply chains rely on trustworthy descriptions of product quality. However, crucial criteria such as sweetness and firmness cannot be accurately established without destroying the fruit. Since traditional alternatives are subjective assessments by human experts, it is desirable to obtain quality estimations in a consistent and...journal article 2023
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Soni, Shubham (author), Reddy, N. (author), Tsapi, Anastasia (author), van Arem, B. (author), Farah, H. (author)Advancements in technology are bringing automated vehicles (AVs) closer to wider deployment. However, in the early phases of their deployment, AVs will coexist and frequently interact with human-driven vehicles (HDVs). These interactions might lead to changes in the driving behavior of HDVs. A field test was conducted in the Netherlands with...journal article 2022
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Koelewijn, André R. (author), Rikkert, S.J.H. (author), Peeters, P. (author), Depreiter, Davy (author), van Damme, Myron (author), Zomer, Wouter (author)In regions with a temperate climate, a well-maintained grass sod on a clay layer is considered a reliable protection for dams and dikes. In the Living Lab Hedwige-Prosperpolder, on the left bank of the Scheldt river straddling the border between Belgium and the Netherlands, a series of 27 overflow tests with a purpose-built overflow generator...journal article 2022
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Duffy, K. (author), Gavin, Kenneth (author), Askarinejad, A. (author), Korff, M. (author), de Lange, D.A. (author), Roubos, A.A. (author)Large areas of the Netherlands are dominated by deep, soft soil deposits, posing a challenge to engineers with respect to the design of axially loaded foundations. The design of these foundations is primarily based on methods which use cone penetration test (CPT) parameters, such as that outlined in the Dutch national standard NEN 9997-1. A...conference paper 2022
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Chrysochoidis-Antsos, N. (author), van Bussel, G.J.W. (author), Bozelie, Jan (author), Mertens, Sander M. (author), van Wijk, A.J.M. (author)Micro wind turbines can be structurally integrated on top of the solid base of noise barriers near highways. A number of performance factors were assessed with holistic experiments in wind tunnel and in the field. The wind turbines underperformed when exposed in yawed flow conditions. The theoretical cosθ theories for yaw misalignment did not...journal article 2021
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Alampalli, Sreenivas (author), Frangopol, Dan M. (author), Grimson, Jesse (author), Halling, Marvin W. (author), Kosnik, David E. (author), Lantsoght, E.O.L. (author), Yang, David (author), Zhou, Y. Edward (author)Bridge load testing can answer a variety of questions about bridge behavior that cannot be answered otherwise. The current governing codes and guidelines for bridge load testing in the United States are the 1998 NCHRP Manual for Bridge Rating through Load Testing and Chapter 8 of the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation. Over the last two...review 2021
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Shi, Can (author), Zhao, Chunfa (author), Zhang, Xu (author), Guo, Y. (author)This paper presents a multi-layer railway ballast track and substructure model, where a coupled discrete and continuous method is used for macro-meso dynamic behaviour analysis under moving wheel loads. In this coupled model, the discrete element method (DEM) is utilised to build the superstructure of the ballast track (i.e. rail, fastener,...journal article 2020
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Farah, H. (author), Bhusari, Shubham (author), van Gent, P. (author), Mullakkal-Babu, F.A. (author), Morsink, Peter (author), Happee, R. (author), van Arem, B. (author)Lower levels of automation are designed to work in specific conditions referred to as the Operational Design Domain (ODD). Beyond these conditions, the human driver is expected to take control. A mismatch between a driver's understanding and expectations of the automated vehicle capabilities and its actual capabilities as prescribed in the...journal article 2020
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Reddy, N. (author), Farah, H. (author), Huang, Yilin (author), Dekker, Thijs (author), van Arem, B. (author)There is a pressing need for road authorities to take a proactive role in the deployment of automated vehicles on the existing road network. This requires a comprehensive understanding of the driving environment characteristics that affect the performance of automated vehicles. In this context, a field test with Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and...journal article 2020
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de Gast, T. (author), Vardon, P.J. (author), Hicks, M.A. (author)Measuring soil variability has many challenges. One of the challenges is soil deformation, which can change the spatial correlation structure arising from the original geological processes. In particular, this is important in the assessment of existing structures. In this paper, the effect of existing structures on the horizontal spatial...conference paper 2019
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Lantsoght, E.O.L. (author), Yang, Y. (author), van der Veen, C. (author), Hordijk, D.A. (author), de Boer, A (author)Existing bridges with large uncertainties can be assessed with a proof load test. In a proof load test, a load representative of the factored live load is applied to the bridge at the critical position. If the bridge can carry this load without distress, the proof load test shows experimentally that the bridge fulfills the requirements of the...journal article 2019
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Lantsoght, E.O.L. (author), De Boer, Ane (author), van der Veen, C. (author), Hordijk, D.A. (author)Proof load testing of existing reinforced concrete bridges is becoming increasingly important as the current bridge stock is aging. In a proof load test, a load that corresponds to the factored live load is applied to a bridge structure, to directly demonstrate that a bridge fulfills the code requirements. To optimize the procedures used in...journal article 2019
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Lantsoght, E.O.L. (author), van der Veen, C. (author), de Boer, A. (author)Proof loading of existing bridges is an option to study the capacity when crucial information about the structure is lacking. To define the loading criteria for proof load testing, a review of the literature has been made, finite element models of existing viaducts have been made, and on these viaducts, proof loading tests have been carried out....conference paper 2017
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Lantsoght, E.O.L. (author), van der Veen, C. (author), de Boer, A. (author), Hordijk, D.A. (author)Proof load testing is part of the engineering practice, and can be particularly useful for the rating of existing bridges. This paper addresses how reliability-based concepts can be used in combination with proof load testing, and discusses how this approach differs from the current practice for proof load testing. Whereas the calculation...journal article 2017
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Lantsoght, E.O.L. (author), van der Veen, C. (author), Hordijk, D.A. (author), de Boer, A. (author)As the bridge stock in the Netherlands and Europe is ageing, various methods to analyze existing bridges are being studied. Proof load testing of bridges is an option to experimentally demonstrate that a given bridge can carry the prescribed live loads. Based on extensive research on proof load testing of reinforced concrete slab bridges carried...journal article 2017
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Lantsoght, E.O.L. (author), van der Veen, C. (author), de Boer, A (author), Hordijk, D.A. (author)In the Netherlands, the shear capacity of a large number of existing reinforced concrete solid slab bridges is subject to discussion, as initial assessments indicated that their capacity was insufficient. In certain cases, the deterministic value of the moment capacity is larger than the deterministic value of the shear capacity. However, when...journal article 2016
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Lantsoght, E.O.L. (author), van der Veen, C. (author), Boer, A. de (author)In August 2014, the Ruytenschildt Bridge, a reinforced concrete solid slab bridge (reinforced with plain bars) in the Friesland province in the Netherlands was tested until failure. One of the goals of proof loading and testing this bridge to failure, was to study the failure mode of existing slab bridges. The combination of smaller shear...conference paper 2016
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Lantsoght, E.O.L. (author), van der Veen, C. (author), de Boer, A (author), Hordijk, D.A. (author)A large number of existing reinforced concrete solid slab bridges in the Netherlands are found to be insufficient for shear upon assessment. However, research has shown additional sources of capacity in slab bridges, increasing their total capacity and possibly changing their failure mode. Previous testing was limited to half-scale slab...journal article 2016
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