Adam Bezuijen
Physical modelling in geotechnics, tunnelling and geotextiles
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adam.bezuijen@deltares.nlAs a specialist in physical modelling in geotechnics, tunnelling and geotextiles, Adam Bezuijen wrote and edited in 6 books and published over 100 scientific publications and many reports. He was assigned to appealing research projects in the Netherlands and abroad (in the fields of coastal engineering, dredging, physical modelling and tunnelling). Adam is guest lecturer at Delft University and Senior lecturer and director of the Laboratory of Geotechnics at Ghent University.
He was chairman of the normalisation committee CEN/TC 189 “Geosynthetics” and is now chairman of ISSMGE TC204 “Underground construction in soft ground” and executive member of ISSMGE TC104 “Physical modelling in geotechnics”.
He presented many lectures, amongst these keynote lectures on tunnelling (TC28 conference Shanghai, 2008) and Geotextiles (Portuguese Conference 2011).
He received a certificate of appreciation for “patriotic civilian service” from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for his contribution in fact finding and model tests for the New-Orleans levee system after the Katrina hurricane. He was co-author of the paper that won the Keverling Buisman prize in 2011.
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Working experience
2012 | Ghent University | Senior Lecturer/director Laboratory of Geotechnics. |
2008 - present | Deltares | Member Knowledge team ‘Geo’ at Deltares. |
2006 - 2008 | GeoDelft | Member of the Scientific Board - GeoDelft. |
1991 - 2012 | GeoDelft / Deltares | Scientific Coördinator Centrifuge. |
1991 - 1995 | GeoDelft | (Sen.) Consultant. |
1984 - 1991 | Soil Mechanics Delft | Project specialist. |
1981 - 1984 | Soil Mechanics Delft | Project leader Laboratory. |
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Piping research
2009 – 2012
Advisor/project supervisor. Supervisor of PhD student.
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Research on piled embankments
2008 – 2012
Advisor/project supervisor
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Incheon Bridge
Seoul, South Korea, 2005 - 2006
2005 – 2006 Incheon Bridge: Ship impact test in the geotechnical centrifuge, dolphins, Project supervisor, overall reporting and interpretation of the results.
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Research on placed block revetments.
The Netherlands, 1984 – 1992
Research on placed block revetments. Numerical modeling, analyzing small and large scale model tests. Project leader.
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Stonecutters Bridge
Hong Kong, 2000 - 2001
2000 – 2001 Stonecutters Bridge: Ship impact tests in the geotechnical centrifuge, rip-rap revetment. Project leader, design of the setup, interpretation of the results.
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Research on dredging
The Netherlands, 1986 – 1994
Research on dredging. Hydraulic fill, breaching, jetting in sand, suction dredging. Analysing the results of model tests.
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Pre-feasibility study of possible closure
Gulf of Cambay India, 1996
Pre-feasibility study of possible closure. Geotechnical calculations, definition of field research, evaluation of borings. Geotechnical specialist.
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Predictions and evaluations of results of measurements for the 2nd Heinenoord tunnel (
The Netherlands, 1994 - 1997
Predictions and evaluations of results of measurements for the 2nd Heinenoord tunnel (The Netherlands). Prediction of the excess pore pressure measured in front of the tunnel, evaluation of the consequences for the stability of the tunnel face, evaluation of the blow-out.
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Botlek rail tunnel
The Netherlands, 2000 - 2002
Botlek rail tunnel (The Netherlands). Comparing results of field measurements on the foam used in the EPB-shield with results of model tests. Description of the influence of the permeability of the soil on the pressure distribution. Explanation of various phenomena.
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Research on grout
The Netherlands, 2001 - 2009
Research on grout (The Netherlands). Model for the pressure distribution in tail void grout around the lining, model for the bending moments in the lining due to the buoyancy of the lining in the grout. Model for the influence of the soil and grout properties.
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Model experiments on piled Embankments
2012
Model experiments on piled Embankments, Part 1 & Part II Van Eekelen, S.J.M., Bezuijen, A., Lodder, H.J., Van Tol, A.F. Journal Geotextiles and Geomembranes, accepted proof, in press (IF=2.59; R=2/30)
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Analytical model for the beam action of a tunnel lining during Construction
2012
Analytical model for the beam action of a tunnel lining during Construction Talmon, A.M., Bezuijen, A. International Journal for numerical and analytical methods in geomechanics, accepted proof, in press. (IF=1.167; R=10/30)
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Analysis and modification of the British Standard BS8006 for the design of piled embankments
2012
Analysis and modification of the British Standard BS8006 for the design of piled embankments Van Eekelen, S.J.M., Bezuijen, A., Van Tol, A.F. Journal Geotextiles and Geomembranes, (Vol.29, Issue3), pp. 345-359 (IF=2.59; R=2/30) (Article won the Keverling Buisman price for beast scientific article in the field of geotechnics in the Netherlands in 2011) -
Foam used during EPB tunneling in saturated sand, parameters determining foam consumption
2012
Foam used during EPB tunneling in saturated sand, parameters determining foam consumption Bezuijen, A. In Phienwej, N., Boonyatee, T., (Eds), Proceeding of World Tunnel Congress 2012, Tunnelling and Underground Space for a Global Society, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 267-269, ISBN 978 974719778 5
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An analytical model for fracture grouting in sand
2011
An analytical model for fracture grouting in sand Bezuijen, A., Grotenhuis, R. te, Van Tol, A.F., Bosch, J.W., Haasnoot, J. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (Vol.137, Issue 6), pp. 611-621, (IF=0.687; R=20/30).
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The use of geotextiles in coastal and hydraulic engineering, revetments and sand filled structures
2011
The use of geotextiles in coastal and hydraulic engineering, revetments and sand filled structures Bezuijen, A. Proceeding 4th Portuguese Seminar on Geosynthetics, Aveiro, Portugal, 22 - 23. November 2011.
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Compensation grouting in sand, experiments, field experiences and mechanisms
2010
Compensation grouting in sand, experiments, field experiences and mechanisms Bezuijen, A., PhD Thesis, Promotor, A.F. Van Tol (TU Delft), 2010
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Parameters that influence the pressure filtration characteristics of bentonite grouts
2009
Parameters that influence the pressure filtration characteristics of bentonite grouts Bezuijen, A., Sanders, M.P.M., Den Hamer, D., Journal Géotechnique, (Vol. 59, Issue 8), pp. 717-721, (IF=0.920; R=14/30)
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Influence of oblique wave attack on stability of placed block revetments
2009
Influence of oblique wave attack on stability of placed block revetments Breteler, M.K., Bezuijen, A., Provoost, Y. In McKee Smith J. (Ed), Proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2008, Hamburg, Germany, pp. 3032-44, ISBN 978 98142773 6
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Processes around a TBM
2008
Influence of oblique wave attack on stability of placed block revetments Breteler, M.K., Bezuijen, A., Provoost, Y. In McKee Smith J. (Ed), Proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2008, Hamburg, Germany, pp. 3032-44, ISBN 978 98142773 6
Activities
2011 - present | Chairman | Chairman TC 204 ISSMGE. |
2010 - present | Task Group leader | Task Group leader TC 104 ISSMGE. |
2008 - present | Board member | Board member Redaction Geokunst. |
2010 - 2011 | Vice chair | Vice chair TC 204 ISSMGE. |
2006 - 2010 | Member | Member TC 2 ISSMGE. |
2003 - 2010 | Core Member | Core Member TC 28 ISSMGE |
2000 - 2010 | Chairman | Chairman CEN/TC 189 |