Implicit Surface Construction for Geological Modeling

In geological models, 3D surfaces are used for representing subsurface structures and the interfaces between stratigraphic layers. Simulations based on this data require the surfaces to accurately describe how geological layers are connected in order to produce valuable results. Due to the process through which this data is acquired and...

Kinetic Thin Glass Façade: A study on the feasibility of a water- and airtight kinetic façade with a bending-active thin glass element

With the rapid development of research and production techniques, the construction industry shifts increasingly towards more demanding and ambitious projects. As a consequence, new types of use for traditional building materials emerge to create more prestigious buildings. As a relatively new product, ultra-thin glass constitutes a promising...

Under the Sea: An underwater habitat for the human exploration and research of our oceans

The Great Barrier Reef is in danger of polution and the changing climate. In order to protect this UNESCO world heritage site we need to know more about it. Diving from the surface to the reef to conduct research is expensive and time consuming. This project is about the design of an underwater habitat capable of facilitating underwater research...

Development of self-healing granules having semi-capsulation effect by using cement compound, chemical/mineral admixtures & its watertight performance through crack

Granulation technique, introducing the self-healing ability to concrete, was developed by Koide, 2010 [1] based on the capsulation technology in the food/medicine industry. In this research, self-healing granules, containing cement compounds, chemical and mineral admixtures, were fabricated by a proposed granulation process and the capability of...

Performance Modelling of Timber Facade Elements

Windows and doors are essential elements of buildings. These seemingly simple components have become increasingly complex over the last decades. They have to fulfil an increased number of functions which ask for contradictory solutions and need to comply with more and more severe requirements. Windows and doors need to be transparent to allow...

Watertightness of concrete tunnel structures

The Netherlands are situated in the delta. of the rivers Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt. Therefore the ground mainly consists.of sediments, such as sand, clay and silt. In certain regions peat layers of varying thickness are found. The high permeability of some of these materials and the fact that the groundwater table is generally only 1 m below...