International interest in university ice research

Many people are interested in the ice research conducted at the Luleå University of Technology, both within the research community and the society. In February, a German TV delegation from the TV company NDR visited Sweden to follow and take part in some of the many winter activities taking place in...

Magdalena Rajczakowska did her doctorate in building materials

Stimulated autogenous self-healing of mechanically and thermally cracked cementitious materials

In the media: The ice situation in Norrbotten is developing at a rapid pace

The ice situation is changing rapidly in Norrbotten right now. After a longer period of constant cold, says researcher Vasiola Zhaka at Luleå University of Technology.

Ilda Tole is defended her dissertation in building materials

Revalorization of poorly reactive sources by mechanochemical activation: An alternative approach for sustainable cementitious binders.

In the media: Let the materials speak!

Andrzej Cwirzen from Luleå University of Technology presented a development project focused on using sensors in concrete structures - SmartCem. The background is that the higher the service life of a concrete structure, the lower the environmental impact.

In the media: Luleå University of Technology wants to charge electric cars with smart asphalt

Along the E20 between Hallsberg and Örebro, Sweden's first permanent electric road will be completed in 2025.

In the media: Charge the electric car while you drive - research in Luleå on "smart" asphalt

At Luleå University of Technology, LTU, concrete and asphalt are currently being mixed to the full to find the optimal mix that will make the future vision a reality: the project around smart asphalt has just started.

In the media: Hybrit and H2GS may be delayed due to the Cementa crisis

The large industrial establishments in Norrbotten such as Hybrit and H2GS can be delayed if Cementa has to stop mining limestone on Gotland, believes Professor Andrzej Cwirzen at Luleå University of Technology, who is researching alternative materials as a replacement for cement.

New book about nanomaterials in concrete

Professor Andrzej Cwirzen, active in the subject of building materials at Luleå University of Technology, has written a new book, "Carbon Nanotubes and Carbon Nanofibers in Concrete — Advantages and Potential Risks".

Icebreaker FREJ as a research platform for building materials group from LTU

Icebreaker FREJ is a known sight for Luleå especially in the summer. During winter, this vessel is out in the Bothnia bay helping ships to go through the ice, day and night regardless of the weather conditions. Professor Andrzej Cwirzen from the group of building materials from LTU embarked the FREJ...

New project to prevent cracks in concrete

So-called plastic shrinkage cracks affect the load-bearing capacity and function of a concrete structure. In a new project, researchers at Luleå University of Technology in close collaboration with companies in the industry will try to find a solution to the problem.

Award to Professor Andrzej Cwirzen

Luleå University of Technology's Professor Andrzej Cwirzen has been named Concrete Researcher of the Year.

Sven Thysell has passed away

One of Luleå University of Technology's great patrons has gone out of time. Sven Thysell, born in 1916, passed away May 27, 2020. He has through Elsa and Sven Thysell's foundation donated large sums to the university over the years.

New concrete methods can save 50 million a year

The need for environmentally friendly and strong concrete is increasing in Sweden. Several major infrastructure projects are currently underway, such as Förbifart Stockholm, and tunnels and bridges for the Götaälv and Mälarbanan. Sweden's leading concrete lab at Luleå University of Technology has n...

In the media: The building materials of the future - waiting for climate neutral concrete

Mats Emborg, professor in Building Materials at Luleå University of Technology and head of research at Betongindustri AB.

In the media: Smart material on the agenda

In early December, the first international conference on smart materials for sustainable construction projects was held in Luleå. The conference brought together representatives from both academia and industry to take part in new research in the field.

Unique ice research in laboratory

Researchers within the research groups building materials and geotechnical engineering are currently conducting a completely unique ice research where natural crushed ice from Luleå harbor has been collected for testing in a lab environment. They want to investigate which forces and movements are mo...

Outstanding Paper 2019 Award

Outstanding Paper 2019 Award for the paper Effect of water film thickness on the flow inconventional mortars and concrete. Mater Struct (2019) 52: 62. Tidskrift: Materials and Structures

Lic. seminar Magdalena Rajczakowska - Building Materials

Selfhealing concrete

Lic. seminar Ilda Tole - Building Materials

Mechanical activation of clay – a novel route to sustainable cementitious binders

Dissertation Abeer Humad - Building materials

Shrinkage and Related Properties of Alkali-Activated Binders Based on High MgO Blast Furnace Slag

Free participation at SMASCO for students at LTU

Open Call for undergraduate and PhD students at LTU to participate at SMASCO 2019 !!

In the media: SMASCO19 focusing on smart materials

The first international conference on smart materials for sustainable construction projects will be held at Luleå University of Technology on December 10-12.

New technical doctor in fire engineering

Joakim Sandström defended his thesis, The life safety objective in structural fire safety design, and completed his doctorate on Thursday, June 13 at Luleå University of Technology

Nordic meeting for fire engineers 2019

Nordic meeting is a forum for fire engineers training in the Nordic countries. Here, representatives, experts, teachers and students, from the various educational institutions and stakeholders, will meet to create contacts and exchange ideas.

Dissertation Joakim Sandström - Steel Structures

The life safety objective in structural fire safety design

Girls at the University - IGE Day 2019

IGEday stands for Introduce a Girl to Engineering day and is an annual initiative from Womengineer to increase interest in technology and engineering among girls. Companies, organizations and universities around Sweden are encouraged to attend this day, where they will be able to invite girls for a ...

Published:7 March 2019
Updated: 23 March 2023
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