Graduation Internship: Reliability of Quay Wall Capacity Delft • Haskoning

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This graduation research builds on recent studies into the reliability of existing quay walls. The previous research focused on understanding the actual capacity of quay walls by using an innovative approach that utilises deformation data and Bayesian Updating, supported by surrogate modelling. This approach aims to accurately quantify the strength and stiffness parameters of the influential soil layers surrounding the quay, leading to an improved understanding of the quay wall’s reliability.

The aim of this graduation research is to further develop the current approach by maturing the existing modules, as well as adding multiple failure mechanisms. These failure mechanisms include wall buckling, anchor capacity, and overall stability. By expanding the model, it can provide a comprehensive insight of the reliability of existing quay walls. Key knowledge fields in the graduation research are probabilistic design of quay walls, Bayesian statistics, geotechnical FE-modelling, surrogate modelling and scripting in Python.

The research will contribute to a better understanding of the actual capacity of existing quay walls, which enables lifespan extension and repurposing of these structures without unnecessary strengthening measures or replacement. This ultimately prevents unnecessary CO2 emissions and use of natural resources.

You are an MSc student in the field of civil engineering (e.g. hydraulic engineering, geotechnical engineering) who has skill and strong affinity with probabilistic design, numerical modelling and scripting. Moreover, you are keen to experience the working environment in an engineering consultancy firm.

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

You will become part of the Advisory Group Maritime & Renewables the Netherlands. This team consists of around 180 colleagues and is based in the Netherlands across three offices (Delft, Amersfoort and Nijmegen). As a team we excel in a wide variety of services and skills in the fields of Climate Resilience and Maritime developments. We provide our clients, both private and (semi)governmental, with a range of services throughout the various phases of a project: from inception, through master planning, feasibility, design all the way to construction supervision. We have a strong foothold in the Netherlands but we operate worldwide.

We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible. The application process then consists of an interview and a possibly assessment. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!

For more information, you can always contact Jurgen Cools, associate director, at via de button "Solliciteer nu" op deze pagina. or Camille Habets, internship supervisor at via de button "Solliciteer nu" op deze pagina.. For more information on the application process, please contact Eva Sciarone, Recruiter, at via de button "Solliciteer nu" op deze pagina..

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