• Nonlinear FEM Simulation of Structural Performance of CorrodedRC Columns subjected to Axial Compression 

      Li, Jiabin; Markeset, Gro; Kioumarsi, Mahdi (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      This paper presents a numerical model for predicting the behaviour of reinforced concrete (RC) columns with corroded reinforcing steel subjected to axial compression. The influence of the steel corrosion on the mechanical ...
    • A new energy-based structural design optimization concept under seismic actions 

      Papazafeiropoulos, George; Plevris, Vagelis; Papadrakakis, Manolis (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      A new optimization concept is introduced which involves the optimization of non-linear planar shear buildings by using gradients based on equivalent linear structures, instead of the traditional practice of calculating the ...
    • Assessment and monitoring of aesthetic appearance of building biomaterials during the service life 

      Sandak, Anna; Sandak, Jakub; Dimitriou, Athanasios; Burud, Ingunn; Thiis, Thomas Kringlebotn; Gobakken, Lone; Ormondroyd, Graham Alan; Kraniotis, Dimitrios (WIT Transactions on Ecology and The Environment;Volume 226; Sustainable Development and Planning IX, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Bio-based building materials offer a wide range of outlooks, from traditional rustic to modern design products. Recent development in the science of materials significantly improves their functional performance. However, ...
    • Critical review of implementation of sustainability in higher education 

      Hjelseth, Eilif (Peer reviewed; Chapter, 2017)
      Sustainability is a widely used term in titles and descriptions of courses in higher education within design and product development. There is a general agreement in the society about the importance of sustainability, and ...
    • Inefficiencies in Norwegian Small-scale Construction, or the Problem of too Long Trucks? 

      Eivindson, Espen; Innvær, Berner Elias; Kolberg, Elisabeth; Merschbrock, Christoph; Rolfsen, Christian Nordahl (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      “When the truck arrived at the construction site it could not unload the material because it [the truck] was too long, we had to send it away […], this happens all the time in Oslo where we have to build on very small ...
    • Effect of pit distance on failure probability of corroded RC beam 

      Kioumarsi, Mahdi; Markeset, Gro; Hooshmandi, Sheida (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)
      The present paper studies effect of the variation of pit distance on structural reliability of a reinforced concrete (RC) beam, with particular emphasis on the interference of localized corrosion on adjacent tensile rebars. ...
    • Changing Areas, Spaces and Places in Kindergartens for More Playing, Learning and Exploration 

      Fønnebø, Bente; Rolfsen, Christian Nordahl (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      The opportunities for exploration, playing and learning is essential for children in the kindergartens. Urban kindergartens have limited spaces available. This article discusses and analyzes various aspects of the possibility ...
    • Challenges related to structural modelling and assessment of concrete structures affected by alkali-silica reactions 

      Kongshaug, Simen Sørgaard; Kanstad, Terje; Hendriks, Max; Kioumarsi, Mahdi; Markeset, Gro (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) in concrete is a chemical process between dissolved alkali and hydroxyl ions from pore solutions in the cement paste, and reactive (amorphous) silica within the aggregates. The product of the ...
    • Effect of span length on behavior of MRF accompanied with CBF and MBF systems 

      Kioumarsi, Benyamin; Kheyroddin, Ali; Gholhaki, Majid; Kioumarsi, Mahdi; Hooshmandi, Sheida (Journal article; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)
      The main objective of this study is to quantify effects of variations of aspect ratio (ratio of span length to story height) and lateral resisting system on response of high-rise steel structures. In the present research ...
    • Reasons to the low use of self-consolidating concrete in Norway 

      Fremmergård, Øyvind; Fjærestrand, Mats; Hjelseth, Simen Michael Dilling; Lassen, Ann Karina; Kioumarsi, Mahdi (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      According to several research papers, self-consolidating concrete (SCC) should be able to offer advantages over conventional vibrated concrete (CVC) [1 - 3 ] . Nevertheless, in Norway SCC has a relatively low market ...
    • Design and innovation with problem based learning methods: An engineering perspective 

      Mirtaheri, Peyman; Sponheim, Nils (Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Of the many diverse and fascinating challenges we face today, the most intense and important is how to understand and shape the new technology revolution. We are at the beginning of a revolution that is fundamentally ...
    • Årsaker til den lave bruken av selvkomprimerende betong i Norge 

      Fjærestrand, Mats; Hjelseth, Simen M. D.; Fremmergård, Øyvind (Bachelor thesis, 2017)
      SAMMENDRAG I følge flere forskningsartikler skal bruk av selvkomprimerende betong (SKB) kunne gi flere fordeler som tradisjonell betong ikke kan tilby. Likevel har SKB en relativt lav markedsandel i Norge, og bruken er ...
    • Hoffsparsellen - En alternativ trasé for Fornebubanen gjennom Skøyen 

      Gundersen, Aksel; Holager, Eivind; Nymo, Sander (Bachelor thesis, 2017)
      SAMMENDRAG Ruter har i samarbeid med Norconsult som konsulent utarbeidet et planforslag for Fornebubanen, en metrostrekning mellom Fornebu i Bærum og Majorstuen i Oslo. Bærum kommune og Oslo kommune har store ambisjoner ...
    • Bygningsfysikk, klimagassregnskap og byggeprosess ved bruk av massivtre i to skolebygninger 

      Skeide, Mathilde; Thøgersen, Sophie Ness; Sveindal, Jonas Bertelsen (Bachelor thesis, 2017)
      Sammendrag Interessen for bruk av massivtre er økende, men flere er skeptiske til massivtre som byggemateriale i store bygninger. I denne rapporten var fokuset på hvordan massivtre ble brukt i byggingen av to skoler og ...
    • En vurdering for valg av jernbanetrasé basert på et nytt konsept i Norge, med fokus på lønnsomhet og samfunnsnytte 

      Baksaas, Sebastian Horn; Hvassing, Joakim (Bachelor thesis, 2017)
      Med en forventet befolkningsvekst er det nødvendig å videreutvikle pendlermulighetene, slik at regional utvikling sikres. Dette skal i østlandsregionen, i henhold til Nasjonal transportplan, løses gjennom en jernbaneutbygging ...
    • Where the Gaps Lie: Ten Years of Research into Collaboration on BIM-Enabled Construction Projects 

      Oraee, Mehran; Hosseini, Reza; Namini, Saeed; Merschbrock, Christoph (Construction Economics and Building;Vol. 17, No. 1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-03)
      A BIM-enabled Construction Project (BIMCP) refers to a project involving relevant BIM tools to generate, exchange and manage project data between project participants. Success in delivering BIMCPs largely relies on how ...
    • Utbredelse og adopsjon av Blågrønn faktor 

      Nes, Mariann; Trommer, Malin (Bachelor thesis, 2017-05)
      I denne oppgaven ønsket forfatterne å beskrive hvordan utbredelsen av Blågrønn faktor (BGF) i Norge ser ut i dag og undersøke hvilke fordeler og ulemper kommunene opplever ved bruk av BGF. Data for å beskrive utbredelsen ...
    • Large-eddy simulation of a spatially-evolving supersonic turbulent boundary layer at M∞= 2 

      Shadloo, Mostafa Safdari; Hadjadj, Abdellah; Chaudhuri, A; Ben-Nasr, Ouissem (European Journal of Mechanics - B/Fluids;Volume 67, January–February, Journal article; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-09-20)
      The ability of large-eddy simulation (LES) to resolve the most energetic coherent structures of a spatially-evolving supersonic turbulent boundary layer over a flat plate at M∞ =2 and Reθ ≈ 6000 is analyzed using three types ...
    • The impact of the weather data file on the energy performance certificate, the case of Norway 

      Gonzalez Caceres, Alex; Zenginis, Dimitrios; Vik, Tor Arvid (Proceedings of The 59th Conference on Simulation and Modelling (SIMS 59);, Chapter; Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Energy Performance Building Directive (EPBD) ask the Member of States to develop a mandatory energy labelling scheme for new and existing buildings, which should include a label rating of the energy efficiency of the ...
    • Enhancing learning outcomes by introducing BIM in civil engineering studies – experiences from a university college in Norway 

      Lassen, Ann Karina; Hjelseth, Eilif; Tollnes, Tor (International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning;Volume 13, Issue 1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      It is a challenge to introduce building information modeling (BIM), as demanded from the industry, in an already packed curriculum for higher engineering education. There is therefore a need for alternative ways to include ...