About CERG
The Construction Engineering Research Group (CERG) focuses on the analytical, numerical, and experimental research to assess the technical design of both structures and road infrastructure. In doing so, CERG wants to facilitate the transfer from fundamental research towards practical applications and into practice.
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Preface
The Construction Engineering Research Group (CERG) was founded in 2014 as a part of the Faculty of Engineering Technology. Its research domains focus on the analytical and numerical modelling as well as experimental testing of mechanical behaviour of structural systems and the general design of road infrastructure. The research group strives towards applying fundamental research into intelligent and practical applications that meet the current trends and needs of the construction sector and society.
The synergy between the fundamental and application-oriented research allows CERG to investigate, model and simulate failure modes in structures in pro- and interactive ways across the scales. CERG thus aims at bridging fundamental and application-oriented structural mechanical research. In this regard, the research group is committed to:
- Contribute to the international state of the art as an accelerator of growth and innovation within the sector and society.
- Support the regional companies by working together and developing efficient tools for the optimization of structural solutions.
- Provide continuous education and training of current and future engineers by disseminating and applying the research results both for students at the university and professionals.
Staff
Structural engineering | Road design |
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ZAP Prof. dr. ir. Hervé Degée | ZAP |
Post doc | |
Project engineers: | |
PhD: Ir. Elif Tuba Appavuravther Sumichrast | PhD: |
Lab engineer: | |
Lab Technicians: |
Research methods
Analytical modelling
Assessment of the mechanical behaviour of structures and structural elements using relatively simple design models available in the current standards and state of the art.
Numerical modelling
The structural response beyond the scope of the available standards and under extensive loading configurations can also be modelled in more detail using advanced numerical models.
Experimental testing
Full-scale evaluation of the mechanical properties, failure modes, and structural response of structural components or systems are possible at our structural lab, the AC³.