Research clusters
Structural Engineering
The Structural Engineering cluster performs experimental, numerical and analytical research on the mechanical behaviour and structural safety of load-bearing building components, connections and systems.
- Computational structural analysis
- Concrete structures
- Digital fabrication / 3D concrete printing
- Glass structures
- Repair and strengthening / Assessment of existing structures
- Special structures
- Structural / Civil engineering applications of FRP
- Sustainable structures
Contact:
Prof. Jan Belis / Prof. Robby Caspeele / Prof. Wouter De Corte / Prof. Stijn Matthys / Prof. Frank Vandedrinck / Prof. Roman Wan-Wendner
Building Materials
The Building Materials cluster focuses on the characterisation, optimisation and sustainability of materials used in the built environment, with a particular emphasis on concrete.
- Adhesives
- Concrete and environment
- Concrete technology
- Digital fabrication / 3D concrete printing
- Glass structures
- Rheology
- Structural / Civil engineering applications of FRP
- Sustainable structures
Contact:
Prof. Veerle Boel / Prof. Nele De Belie / Prof. Geert De Schutter / Prof. Kim Van Tittelboom
Fire Safety Science and Engineering
The Fire Safety Science and Engineering cluster is actively investigating compartment fire dynamics, multi-phase aspects in fire and structural fire engineering.
- Compartment dynamics
- Multi-phase aspects in fire
- Structural fire engineering
Contact: