1. Delft Infrastructures & Mobility
Initiative
Sustainable solutions from a multidisciplinary approach
Profile and activities 2010-2011
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2. Societal
related
Current themes
Projects Engineering
& challenges
collabora-
tions
Strategic
Plans
profile Organi-
2011 sation
Activities
& results Approach
2010
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3. Strategic profile
• Mission
- sustainable solutions for complex, societal issues;
- new concepts, technologies & graduates (MSc,PhD);
- integrated and scientific approach;
- close interaction with societal actors, public and
private.
• Main ambition
- to contribute to sustainable solutions;
- to become a (inter)nationally respected
platform on infrastructures and mobility.
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4. • Objectives
- enhancing synergy and inspiration,
scientifically and socially;
- increasing financial leverage for
external programmes;
- strengthening the profile on infrastructures and mobility;
- positioning design and relating it with engineering,
research and education.
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5. Societal related themes
Design Engineering Research
Themes & aspects
(synthesis: designs) (construction: prototypes) (analysis: models)
Governance, decision making,
scenario’s, policy & evaluation City’s
Strategy, management & Heartbeat
organization, implementation
Metro-
Societal domains & politan Living in
Sustainable
Economic sectors Parks/ the
Urban Mainports
Delta
Land- & Hubs
Ur
scapes
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Physical structures & technical
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systems
Mega-Structures
D
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Morphology, spatial planning &
ta
s
built environment
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6. Engineering challenges
Concepts & solutions for:
• a sustainable balance of flood safety, urbanization,
economic development and environmental quality for
Delta-, Coastal- and Reclaimed areas worldwide;
• flexible Port infrastructures & logistics for sustainable
economic growth;
• integrated Airport and hub design & operations for
internationally, competitive airports;
• Future mobility to accommodate sustainable growth, with
reduced environmental impact, enhanced safety, improved
accessibility of densely populated cities, improved efficiency
and quality of travel & transport by all modes of transport.
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7. Organisation
Board
DIMI
Overall positioning Organisation scheme
within the TUD DIMI
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8. Sections/
Groups
Fields/
courses
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9. Approach
• An agenda as framework for further development and
collaboration = dynamic open system.
• Agenda and themes related to major societal issues for
coordination and communication purposes.
• Integrating (new) subjects within the working agenda
(including Governance, ICT, Geo-Information, Remote sensing, other DRI’s).
• Connecting existing centres, networks & communities.
• Theme holder acts as broker and promoter.
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10. Activities & results 2010
• Rebuilding New Orleans –
Dutch Dialogues workshops
(Han Meyer, Maurits de Hoog)
• First International Air
Transport & Operations-
symposium, ATOS-2010
(Ricky Curran, Sicco
Santema)
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11. • Publication of the book Delta Urbanism,
well received by the US-press, -scientists &
-professionals (authors: Han Meyer, Maurits
de Hoog, Marcel Stive, Han Vrijling et.)
• Port Infrastructures-
seminar (Han Ligteringen,
Tiedo Vellinga)
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12. • Elsevier technology-debates (Bert van Wee, Han Vrijling, Cees de Bont)
• Rhine Estuary ‘Closable but Open’ -
seminars (Matthijs Kok, Ties Rijcken)
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13. • DIEMIGO/ theGROUNDS : future scenario electrical transport
Schiphol 2030 (Sacha Sylvester, Stephan van Dijk, Cees de Bont)
• Master classes –Convenant
Min.I&E – TUD (Marcel Stive,
• Cool and Sustainable- Dirk Sijmons, Bert van Wee,
symposium for Energy- Bart van Arem, Cees de Bont)
Hydraulic Engineering
(Han Vrijling)
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14. • Publication ‘De Kust in Ontwikkeling’
(Dorrith Dijkzeul, Maurits de Hoog)
• Delta- & Coastal-symposium
World-Expo 2010, Shanghai
(Han Vrijling, Marcel Stive,
Han Meyer, Serge Hoogendoorn, et.)
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15. • Co-sponsor & advisorship Bosatlas (DIMI & DENVI)
• Several webcasts on transportation, infrastructures, etc.
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16. • Co-sponsor design competition
Delta City of the Future as part
of the international conference
Deltas in Times of Climate
Change - Rotterdam 2010
• Sponsor student competition and delegation for an international
congres about the development of favela’s and a workshop for the
design of a new waterfront and housing area in Porto Alegre, Brazil
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17. Plans 2011
• Start of the Advisory Board:
- Erik Oostwegel – Chairman Executive Board Royal Haskoning;
- Yttje Feddes - Rijksadviseur voor het Landschap;
- Hans Leeflang – Dir.Strategy,Knowledge & Innovation, Min.I&E;
- vacancy for candicate from Aerospace/Logistics;
- Theo Toonen – Dean TBM;
- Han Vrijling – Chairman DIMI.
• Follow ups & projects, e.g.:
- Rhine Estuary ‘Closable but open’;
- Vietnam-Sea dikes, China-Delta & Coastal development;
- Transport@TUDelft: strategic plan & organizational synergy;
- Inventory of education on Infrastructures & Environment;
- Continuation current projects, seminars and workshops.
- Work in progress -
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18. Current projects & collaborations
Theme/project Theme holder Collaboration
Prof. Bart van Arem
City’s Heartbeat Civil Engineering and
Geosciences,
Planning & Transport
- Future Mobility Prof. Bart van Arem TUD: CiTG, TBM, 3mE, IO,
OTB, TRAIL, LR
Development of scenario’s
for clean, safe & efficient Project 1: Reinforcement of
mobility and accessible research on transport and
cities. First phase in networks related to Port of
developing a TUD research- Rotterdam.
& education agenda and
creating more synergy Project 2: Formulating sub-
within TUD. plans for the transport field
within TUD.
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19. Theme/project Theme holder Collaboration
City’s Heartbeat
(cont.)
- STT-Exploration of Ultra Prof. Bart van Arem External: Stichting Toekomst-
Smart Vehicles beeld der Techniek, Connekt,
TNO, TUE, Min.V&W, etc.
Exploratory study for ultra
smart vehicles of the future
in cooperation with leading
experts, companies and
ministeries.
- Accessibility of cities & Prof. Maurits de Hoog TUD: Bk, CiTG, OTB
regions (Prof. Joost Schrijnen)
External: Stichting
Developing strategies for Architecture/Urbanism, Randstadmetropool
better use of existing City & Region
transportation networks. Preparation for next phase.
- E-mobility Prof. Cees de Bont TUD: IO, OTB, Bk, TNW,
(Dr. Sacha Sylvester) Valorisation Centre
Research and designs for
E-mobility concepts & Industrial Design, External: TNO, Schiphol-The
solutions on vehicles and Personal Mobility Grounds (DIEMIGO), D-Incert,
infrastructures. Stadshavens-Rotterdam, Clean
Tech Delta
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20. Theme/project Theme holder Collaboration
Mainports & Hubs
- Port of the Future: Prof. Han Ligteringen, TUD: CiTG, 3mE, TBM, Bk, IO
Port Vision 2030 Prof Tiedo Vellinga
External: Port Research
Co-development by Civil Engineering and Centre (PRC), Port Autority
scientists and professionals Geosciences, Rotterdam, Next Generation
for a new port vision for the Hydraulic Engineering/ Infrastructures
Port of Rotterdam. Ports and Waterways
Backcast scenario’s developed,
in next phase assessment of
measures for scenario’s.
- Airport of the Future: Prof. Richard Curran & TUD: LR, IO, TBM
Prof. Sicco Santema
Training course industrial External: COMAC-China
professionals
Aerospace/
Setting up a customized Air transport & operations
course to train aerospace
professionals from industry
on several air transport &
operations topics.
Business plan PDEng External: IATA, aerospace
industry
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21. Theme/project Theme holder Collaboration
Prof. Han Vrijling
Civil Engineering and
Living in the Delta Geosciences,
Hydraulic Engineering/
Flood Risk Management &
Hydraulic Structures
- Rhine Estuary Matthijs Kok/Ties Rijcken TUD: CiTG, BK, TBM
Closable but Open
Civil Engineering and External:: Kennis voor Klimaat,
Study of flood risk and Geosciences, HKV, INBO, RIVM.
measures for water safety Hydraulic Engineering/
in case of sea level rise Flood Risk Management &
and larger river discharges. Hydraulic Structures Preparation for next phase
Based upon climate with focus on development of
scenario’s for the Rotterdam hydraulic-spatial model and
and Drecht cities area. serious game.
- Adaptive strategies Prof. Han Meyer TUD: Bk, CiTG, TBM
Study and development of Architecture/Urbanism, External: Kennis voor Klimaat,
strategies, measures and Theory & Methods Arcadis, Deltares, INBO, Dura
criteria for building outside Vermeer, Gemeente Rotterdam
the dikes projected on
different climate scenario’s
for the Rotterdam area.
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22. Theme/project Theme holder Collaboration
Living in the Delta
(cont.)
- Haringvliet Prof. Han Meyer TUD: Bk, CiTG
Preliminary study for the External: Welstandscommissie
impact and development of Zuid-Holland en Zeeland.
criteria and measures to
integrate dike improve-
ments along the Haringvliet Still in preparation phase.
with urban and landscape
qualities respecting the
ecological and economical
dynamics of the region.
- Delta Link Delft Ties Rijcken & TUD: CiTG, TBM
Jos Timmermans
Inventory of Delta-related External: Delta-commissioner,
studies and research to Technology, Policy and directors sub-programs
map on the Dutch Delta- Management/ Delta-program
program for opportunities Multi Actor Systems.
of new (sub-themes, stu- Recent visit of commissioner
dies, research and training. and all directors at TUD.
- Sea Dikes - Vietnam Prof. Han Vrijling TUD: CiTG
External: Royal Dutch
Research & knowledge Embassy - Hanoi, Water
development and design Recource University, Hanoi
guidelines for Vietnamese
sea dikes. Pre-feasibility study flood
protection Ho Chi Min City.
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23. Theme/project Theme holder Collaboration
Prof. Jan Rots
Civil Engineering and
Mega-structures Geosciences,
Building Technology/
Construction mechanics
- Highway of the Future Nicole Kringos TUD: CiTG.
Several projects on the Civil Engineering and External: Rijkswaterstaat, TNO,
reduction of noise-pollution, Geosciences, InfraQuest (Competence Centre
improvement of safety Building Technology/ for Roads & Structures)
(SKIDSAFE) and sustaina- Construction mechanics
bility of asphalt roads; EU-KP7: SKIDSAFE consor-
minimizing energy use, CO2 tium (Netherlands, Spain,
emission and traffic delays United Kingdom, Greece)
by the construction and
maintenance of roads.
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24. Theme/project Theme holder Collaboration
Urbanizing Deltas Prof. Han Meyer
- Delta Interventions Prof. Han Meyer, Prof. Maurits TUD: Bk, CiTG
de Hoog & Prof. Han Vrijling
Interdisciplinary design External: Royal Haskoning,
studio for Master students Coordinated Rijkswaterstaat, HKV, DHV,
from architecture, urbanism By Anne Loes Dura Vermeer. DE.FAC.TO
and civil engineering to Nilesen
graduate on Delta related
issues and aspects.
- Delta-scenarios Prof. Han Meyer TUD: Bk
Study for urban External : Stadshavens-
development-scenario’s Rotterdam, Clean Tech Delta,
related to climate- & water TNO
level scenario’s for
Rotterdam.
- Cities in the Delta Prof. Han Meyer TUD: Bk, CiTG
Minor for Ba students (Bk, Coordinated by Eveline Brandes
CiTG, TBM, IO, external) to
develop knowledge and
design competences on
urbanism in relation to
water issues.
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25. Theme/project Theme holder Collaboration
Metropolitan Prof. Maurits de Hoog
Landscapes
- Studio The Coast Prof. Maurits de Hoog TUD: Bk, CiTG, TBM
Studio for research and External: Stimuleringsfonds
design by scientists, Architectuur, Rijksbouwmees-
professionals & students of ter voor het Landschap,
challenges and issues Provincie Noord- en Zuid-
around the improvement of Holland Gemeente Den Haag,
economy, tourism, safety, Deel-programma De Kust v.h.
living, transport & Delta-programma, H+N+S
infrastructures for Dutch Landschapsarchitecten
coastal cities in respect with
the environmental impact Starting grant recently received
and ecological systems. from Stimuleringsfonds.
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