A5004839180- Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts
- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Structural Analysis of Composite Materials
- Architecture and Art History Studies
- Building materials and conservation
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Civil and Structural Engineering Research
- Historical Architecture and Urbanism
- Architecture, Modernity, and Design
- Historical Education Studies Worldwide
- Architecture and Computational Design
- Geophysical Methods and Applications
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation
- Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels
- Metal Forming Simulation Techniques
- Concrete Corrosion and Durability
- Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
- Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
- Historical Education and Society
- Comparative and International Law Studies
- Engineering Structural Analysis Methods
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Economic Analysis and Policy
- Urban Development and Cultural Heritage
University of Antwerp
2015-2019
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
2007-2012
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2012
Riveting was one of the major joining techniques used for assembly iron and steel structures.Being widely since 1860, today most existing riveted structures need maintenance possibly strengthening.This research aims to improve knowledge on this type fasteners in order stimulate less intrusive interventions during renovation, respecting historical character these structures.To reach goal, a multidisciplinary literature study is carried out, dealing with three related topics: analysis...
In 2015, the ROAD_IT project initiated development and demonstration of an integrated coherent IT process control system for Flemish asphalt sector in order to modernize existing paving technologies obtain real-time data monitor pavement behavior. One test tracks is CyPaTs, construction a bicycle path built September 2017, using innovative (www.uantwerpen.be/cypats). Five are described this contribution. An solar collector (PSC) with piping was installed directly asphalt. Cold water during...
In this paper, the influence of construction details on overall thermal insulation and energy demand in Belgian houses is examined. The research was carried out for 12 archetypal single family houses. For each house, nine typical were selected. Flemish EPBD method used an performance simulation before after refurbishment. It can be concluded from that window joints refurbishment has a bigger impact than any other joint Another observation reduction consumption due to not linked length.
Pouvant être considérés comme l’une des plus importantes techniques d’assemblage structures en fer et acier datant de la période 1840–1940, les assemblages rivetés étaient utilisés pour joindre éléments porteurs structurels ainsi que fabrication profilés reconstitués. La technique du rivetage connut multiples évolutions majeures au fil temps – théorie, installation conception ingénieurs architectes actuels sont directement confrontés à cette complexité lors projets rénovation ces...
Glass was used since the Roman age in building envelope, but it became widely applied together with iron 19th century. Belgium a major producer of window glass during nineteenth century and majority produced exported all over world. Investigating literature on development Belgian production is therefore internationally relevant. In 17th century, wood replaced as fuel by coal. regenerative tank furnace gas continuous process. The advantages were clean production, more constant higher...
Abstract Putty has been used for ages to seal the connection between glass plates and glazing bars in window frames or iron roofs. Nowadays, putty can be replaced by adhesive, make two materials structurally work together. To gain insight structural behaviour, this article examines magnitude of stresses that transmitted panels historic which are bonded with modern adhesive. Experiments on single‐lap joints were carried out determine influence parameters, specific renovation, shear strength....
To celebrate 50 years of independence, King Leopold II Belgium conceived a jubilee park in 1880, which was later used for national and international exhibitions. The large-span exhibition hall that built 1888 on the site is still use at present – after having experienced several architectural functional mutations over time reflects successful design. structure consists series three-bay wrought-iron portal frames part evolution an emblematic type building world fairs, galerie des machines...
The internationally acknowledged Art Nouveau architect Victor Horta built remarkable artifacts of public iron architecture in Brussels. His projects display an innovative philosophy based on apparent frameworks used a very efficient manner. As supplement to the ample historical and architectural studies Belgium’s most famous architect, this paper puts Horta’s structural practice into picture. To reach goal, analysis four interesting is carried out, going following topics: conceptual...
From 1830 onwards state education was one of the priorities new Belgian monarchy.In 1875 Ligue de l'Enseingement and architect E. Hendrickx put forward École Modèle as a school building typology where préau -a spacious central covered courtyard -organized entire happening.This prototype served guideline for over 55 schools built by famous architects in every community Brussels between 1920.To span préau, numerous metal roof trusses, varying from simple industrial Polonceau trusses to richly...
Many of the glass-covered iron and steel frames from nineteenth twentieth centuries now require renovation. During rehabilitation, question arises how to preserve built heritage while fulfilling modern standards on safety structural integrity. In a traditional recalculation, glass panels are considered be dead load frame, leading conclusion that original frame requires strengthening. This paper presents calculation takes contribution plates into account assessing historical coverings. The...
After the first rehabilitation of runway 07R/25L in 2015, 01/19 was reconstructed summer 2016, as part a cycle where all pavements at Brussels airport are completely renovated each thirty years. The top layer is Marshall asphalt with polymer modified bitumen. To optimize water drainage central (47 m wide) grooved instead applying an anti-skid layer. In this paper focus on durability Two different mixtures maximum granulate size (10 mm or 14 mm) compared, both laboratory and full-scale trial....