Structural Mechanics Section
The Structural Mechanics Section of KU Leuven performs research in structural dynamics with a wide range of applications including vibrations in buildings due to traffic and construction activities, vibration-based structural health monitoring, vehicle-bridge interaction and wind-structure interaction. Other research topics include structural optimization, finite element model updating and dynamic force identification.
Research
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The Structural Mechanics Section performs research on vibrations in the built environment and system identification and model updating. |
Education
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Several courses are taught by prof. De Roeck, prof. Degrande and prof. Lombaert. |
Consulting
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The Structural Mechanics Section frequently applies its research expertise in projects involving challenging problems in structural mechanics. |
People
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The Structural Mechanics Section currently consists of 3 faculty members, a number of post-doctoral researchers and PhD students and has some additional vacancies. |
