On January 25th 2019, Benoit Charbonneau and a team of volunteers attempted to construct a three-dimensional shadow of the omnitruncated dodecaplex, a four-dimensional geometric shape, built using Zometool pieces. Over the course of 14 hours, volunteers built and supported the prototype structure, which was ultimately disassembled as it could not support its own weight. Building […]

This project focuses on investigating the behavior of a typical Colombian asphalt, which has been modified to enhance its properties, under short and long-term aging conditions. The primary objective is to evaluate how these modifications influence the asphalt’s strength and durability, critical factors affecting its lifespan in road pavement. The overarching goal is to develop […]

Le projet de recherche s’inscrit dans le cadre de la gestion des projets dans le domaine de la construction. L’attribution des projets aux chefs de projets est essentielle dans l’industrie de la construction moderne. Cette affectation doit être exécutée de manière structurée et tenir compte des besoins du projet et des compétences et disponibilités des […]

Dans la perspective de préserver les ressources naturelles non renouvelables et de contribuer concrètement à un développement durable, l’entreprise Bauval travaille assidument à la valorisation de résidus industriels, les scories d’aciérie, comme source de granulat dans la production d’enrobés spéciaux ultra-performants. Quatre (4) enrobés à chaud spéciaux de hautes technologies incorporant des scories sont actuellement […]

The project will sponsor an intern’s visit to UNL. The intern is a Concordia student co-supervised by her Canadian supervisor (Concordia) and her American supervisor (UNL). The topic is an integrated part of the intern’s PhD study, which synthesizes, analyzes, and evaluates economic incentives (e.g., tax breaks, subsidies) required by sustainable energy transitions of Quebec […]

The proposed research project addresses the critical issue of the ground responses of frozen soils in cold regions, specifically focusing on the thermo-hydro-mechanical behavior of frozen soils during freeze-thaw actions. During the ground freezing process, the freezing front penetrates progressively downward in soils and frost heave can be generated. Frost heave is a common cause […]

The research project aims to make pipelines in the Arctic safer and more cost-effective. It’s like finding the best way to protect a vital lifeline underwater from ice bumps. By studying how the ice, the seabed, and the pipeline interact, we’ll figure out the smartest way to bury the pipeline and the material to put […]

The main objective of this research project is to contribute to construct a theory of urban land value, which accounts for the multiplicity of factors that affect the way land is valued in the city. To achieve the main objective, the different proposed theories of value will be compared from anthropology with contemporary theories about […]

Building envelopes are essential for structural integrity, moisture control, and air management in a building. Damage to a building envelope could result in safety concerns for building occupants, reductions in operational efficiency, or ingress moisture leading to long-term degradation. This project is focused on the development of an autonomous building envelope inspection system using an […]

The research project aims to study how the current dynamics of spatial production determine the pattern of global inequality, how the urban “way of life” is shaping the appropriation of natural spaces and what elements can configure a theory of justice that contributes to a positive redefinition of territorial policies. Faced with a context and, […]

The need for more sustainable buildings has driven demand for tall mass timber structures in Canada. However, these structures must be designed to prevent structural collapse and protect human life in the event of a large earthquake. As a result, it is crucial that the structural members and their connections be designed to have sufficient […]

The investigation of the behaviour of cross-laminated timber connections under extreme force combinations is crucial for assessment of the safety of tall timber structures under unexpected circumstances, such as an explosion or loss of structural elements due to fire. Previously gathered laboratory data proved that the novel, more cost-, material-, and time-efficient method is a […]