Computational Investigation of Shear Failure in Geomaterials

This project focuses on understanding how concrete and similar building materials behave as they age, crack, and deteriorate. Material modeling is a way of using computer simulations to predict how a structure will react to forces such as weight, weather, and damage over time. By improving these simulations, engineers can better evaluate the safety of old bridges, columns, and even historical masonry buildings. The internship at TU Delft, one of the world’s leading universities in concrete modeling, will help adapt and refine Concordia University’s existing material models by comparing them with Delft’s well-established approaches. Through this collaboration, both institutions will gain deeper insight into how damage in small parts of a structure can influence the behaviour of the whole system. The project strengthens research ties between the two universities and contributes to safer and more reliable infrastructure worldwide.

Faculty Supervisor:

Emre Erkmen

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Partner:

Delft University of Technology

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Concordia University

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