Institute of Research and Development in Structures and Construction

Time evolution of corrosion-induced cracking in reinforced concrete under chloride exposure

The time-dependent initiation and propagation of corrosion-induced cracking in reinforced concrete (RC) was investigated, considering key material and geometric parameters. Accelerated corrosion tests were conducted on RC pull-out specimens with varying concrete compressive stren...

Sub-minute fatigue monitoring for enhanced lifetime assessment of wind turbines

Abstract. Accurate fatigue damage estimation is a critical step for managing and extending the life of wind turbine fleets, and the basis on which operators decide whether an ageing asset can be kept in service beyond the end of design life. The most accurate estimation relies on...

Regional-Scale Multi-Hazard Assessment of Earthquake-Induced Road Network Disruption

Recent earthquakes have shown that earthquake-induced landslides and liquefaction can severely disrupt transportation systems and generate significant direct and indirect losses. Still, these secondary hazards are rarely incorporated into regional road-network disruption assessme...