The proposed research aims to optimize soil model parameters through inverse analysis of deep excavations. Soil properties and their engineering behavior are the fundamental uncertainties among the many influential factors involved in deep excavations. Even though geotechnical investigations are usually conducted, the risks are still high due to the limited amount of soil samples extracted […]

En partenariat avec Synapse C, ce projet vise le développement d’une communauté de mutualisation de données du secteur culturel pour favoriser une co-opétition saine et l’accessibilité à des données utiles et porteuses de sens pour l’entrepreneur- artiste. En s’appuyant sur la littérature portant le partage de données en innovation ouverte, l’entrepreneuriat culturel et la mesure […]

Nowadays, wearable devices attract a lot of attention, especially in the healthcare field. But translating all devices to wearable devices always comes with challenges. Some of the challenges are lack of knowledge about the application of different materials in smart textiles, limitation of developed smart textiles in practical application, no significant dedication in designing clothing […]

To reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, significant efforts have been made to increase the efficiency of gas turbines. Likewise, the use of hydrogen is suggested to replace hydro-carbon-based fuels. To achieve these goals, it is mandatory to use advanced manufacturing techniques to produce the key components of turbines. Laser power bed fusion additive manufacturing […]

Nilex has developed a tool to enable customers to evaluate sustainability of using geotextiles in road reinforcement. The calculator is designed to quantify the environmental and economic benefit of using geosynthetic materials in civil, resource and environmental construction projects. Focus of the existing calculator is on roadway construction and erosion control. The scope is to […]

The seismic performance of structural systems has a significant impact on the level of safety of building infrastructure as they constitute a substantial portion of national wealth all across Canada. This study presents novel hybrid timber archetypes to overcome the drawbacks of their traditional frames. Accordingly, the timber braced frame will be equipped with various […]

Les fibres naturelles (FN) sont utilisées comme granulat et comme renfort dans les bétons. Cependant, leur emploi présente plusieurs inconvénients : (1) variabilité des propriétés et variation de la qualité du béton, (2) lacunes des méthodes de mélange et (3) outils de prédiction des performances mécaniques inadéquates. Ce projet en partenariat avec l’entreprise DUCHANVRE comporte […]

Drowsiness is considered the foremost cause of accidents in the mining industry. Studies estimate that up to 65% of annual accidents in mines are related to drowsiness. The total loss to the company’s assets is around $22.6 billion, and operator lives are not replaceable. The lack of real-time drowsiness monitoring and prognosis in the mining […]

The project plans to develop and optimize functional interfaces in two unique sustainable energy systems, that of biomass combustion as well as CO2 electroreduction. For the biomass combustion part of the project, a large limitation of of biomass combustors is the buildup of soot which in turn impacts heat transfer. The research goals are to […]

Corrosion under insulation (CUI) a prominent material damage mechanisms in the process industries and pipelines which has reportedly caused countless failure events. Absorbed moisture in thermal insulation is the key reason behind CUI which also causes heat dissipation thereby posing the increased carbon footprint and reduced thermal efficiencies. The soaked thermal insulations have always been […]

In the move towards a sustainable built environment, timber structures are experiencing a renaissance in the building industry. Mass timber panels, primarily cross-laminated timber (CLT), are gaining increasing interest from builders and designers due to their lightweight, great dimensional stability, prefabrication, and aesthetic appeal. The CLT floor system resists both gravity loads such as dead […]

Reinforced concrete (RC) is widely used due to its ease of construction, accessibility of raw materials, and excellent integrity. However, severe breakdown of RC structures due to mechanical and environmental loads may result in the need for strengthening to increase functionality and extend the service life of such structures. The use of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) […]