Circuit Project

🤝 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: ANAS SpA   🛣 🇮🇹 Anas is the company within the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. Italian Group that is specializing in #road infrastructure. Anas is currently managing an impressive network that spans over 32,313 km, including state roads, motorways, interchanges, and service roads. ⚡ 💡 In Circuit, ANAS  is pilot 5 (Italy) owner and they will lead the #energy pillar, coordinate and validate the design of the FAI lighting systems and of the renewable energy generators. Furthermore, Anas will provide test sites, oversee contracting and work supervision for the Italian pilot, and offer technical support during the final testing phase of the implemented solutions. 💭 𝘗𝘚: 𝘊𝘐𝘙𝘊𝘜𝘐𝘛 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘈𝘕𝘈𝘚 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳. 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘥! 👀✨

📊 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 - 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬  🛤️♻️ 👉 We need your insights! The CIRCUIT team is conducting a survey to identify the motivations, barriers, and gaps in implementing circularity principles in transport infrastructures. 🔄 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Circularity principles should ensure: 🌿 𝐄𝐜𝐨-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: Use raw and secondary materials with a low environmental footprint 📉 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Minimize the use of virgin raw materials ⚡ 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 & 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Reduce embodied energy and water consumption ♻️ 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞: Ensure construction works can be reused or recycled ❔ 📗 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩: 📋 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲: https://lnkd.in/e69wk-YY 🗓 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: Open until July 18th Optionally, you can provide your contact details to get involved further or simply indicate your country of residence. Instituto Español del Cemento y sus Aplicaciones (IECA) FEHRL Infra Plan consulting ACCIONA

  🌍 CIRCUIT partners will be presenting groundbreaking insights at EUROENGEO 2024, taking place in Dubrovnik from October 8 to 12, 2024. 📜 Our paper, titled "Characterisation of Embankment on Soft Ground in the Netherlands," has been authored by Ken Gavin (INGEO), Tom de Gast (Waterschap Hollandse Delta), Mario Bacic, Sasa Meho Kovacevic (Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb)   📍 The case study focuses on the "Oostmolendijk" area, located between Ridderkerk and Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, along the river Noord in Zuid-Holland. This segment of the dyke ring IJssel-monde, also known as dijkring 17, faces continuous ground settlement and road surface cracking, leading to ongoing maintenance challenges.   🔍 Our paper details the comprehensive site investigation aimed at characterizing these Holocene deposits to assess the long-term performance of the embankment and explore potential stabilization methods, including soil improvement. This includes: - **Geophysical Techniques**: MASW and ERT - **Geotechnical Methods**: Additional CPTs and boreholes for soil sampling - **Focus**: Vertical and horizontal fluctuation scales of soil layers and correlation between geophysical and geotechnical measurements.   We are thrilled to share our findings and discuss innovative solutions for embankment stabilization. Join us in Dubrovnik! More info here : https://lnkd.in/egFS46yx   🌱💧 #GeotechnicalEngineering #SoilImprovement #Sustainability #ClimateAdaptation #CIRCUITProject 

🌍 The climate is changing. People and nature ensure that this continues to change. But how does this affect the way people live and work in the Netherlands 🇳🇱? Our project was featured in a podcast offering a comprehensive look at how we can adapt and thrive in the face of these challenges.   🎙️ The podcast is available in dutch only on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44Nx58B In this episode, Henri van der Meijden and Tom de Gast from the Waterschap Hollandse Delta board discuss how WSHD is exploring innovative methods to fortify our assets for a sustainable future. The conversation also includes insights from Milan van Gaal of Emmaus College and weatherman Stefan van der Gijze from RTV Rijnmond, providing diverse perspectives on climate adaptation. 🌱💧 #ClimateChange #Sustainability #wearecircular

🌍🚧 Last week, we had the opportunity to visit a fascinating test site at Lopik, just 25 km from our Oostmolendijk pilot 3 site! Here, GEOSAFE's impressive trencher is being utilized for mixed-in-place technology, achieving soil mixing depths of 15 meters.   The CIRCUIT partners, the Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb and INGEO explored the potential for implementing this technology at the Oostmolendijk site, with a keen focus on sustainable soil improvement.   The extensive monitoring program set up at the Lopik site promises to provide us with invaluable data on this innovative approach to soil enhancement.   🌱🔧 #SustainableEngineering #SoilImprovement #Innovation #wearecircular

🔄🌍♻️𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞!   🔄 ♻️In our first draft report we propose a holistic #circularity framework, with integrated methodology for #resilience, economy, circularity, and environment impact assessment. 📚The holistic approach has been developed on the basis of an extensive literature review (previous research project, CEN workshops, hEN and EU legal and strategic workshop etc.) as well as the expertise of our project partners and networks. 📊As part of our holistic approach we propose quantifiable KPIs metrics, covering four aspects, social incl. resilience, economy, environment, and circularity, with digitalization as an additional aspect. The assessment of social performance differs from the assessment of economic and environmental aspects because it requires both quantitative and descriptive approaches. CIRCUIT framework covers the whole life cycle, from performance-based design, over construction, maintenance, and operation, to decommissioning and end-of-life of the transport infrastructure. 🏗️👷♂️📏The applicability and the capabilities of the developed holistic circularity framework will be demonstrated through the pilot projects. Infra Plan consulting Universidad de Cantabria ACCIONA Instituto Español del Cemento y sus Aplicaciones (IECA) DigitalTwin Technology GmbH FEHRL 🔍 Read full report here:  https://lnkd.in/eCW_qWJ2   #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Infrastructure #DigitalTransformation #Construction #Innovation #Resilience

🚧 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 - 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 2 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐚 (𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 🚧 😊 Excited to share some updates on the pilot 2 activities for the CIRCUIT Project, aimed at reducing energy consumption in tunnels. Recently, our team visited the Hoz Tunnel on the A-8 Motorway, one of the major corridors in northern Spain, owned and managed by the Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible (MITMAS - Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility). 🔸 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: 🔧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬: The Ministry is upgrading the tunnel installations, providing an excellent opportunity to integrate CIRCUIT technologies. This integration aims to significantly reduce energy consumption for both lighting and ventilation systems, seamlessly working with the existing tunnel control systems. 🌀 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬:  We agreed to install advanced controllers and develop new algorithms to control fan speed and activation sequences, ensuring efficient ventilation throughout the tunnel. 💡 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: In parallel, we will implement luminance measurement and remote-control systems to transform the new lighting installation into a Full Adaptive Lighting System. This system will adjust energy use based on ambient conditions such as weather ☀ , traffic 🚗 , and luminance 💡 , further reducing energy consumption. ACCIONA Instituto Español del Cemento y sus Aplicaciones (IECA) Universidad de Cantabria Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible #TunnelTechnology #EnergyEfficiency #Innovation #Sustainability #Infrastructure 

𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 4 🌍🇸🇮 One of the pilot sites for the CIRCUIT project will be located in Slovenia, specifically in the municipality of Črna na Koroškem. ⛈🌧️Črna experienced severe flooding in August 2023, causing extensive damage to the infrastructure and highlighting the need for more resilient systems. 🌉 Many bridges were severely damaged during the floodings. As part of the CIRCUIT project, our team will focus on one of these bridges: the selected bridge superstructure was lifted off its bearings carried downstream 10 m by the Meža River. It was put back in place only as a temporary measure. We plan to use GRS (Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil) abutments to enhance the bridge’s flood resilience. ♻ Additionally, the floods left behind a significant amount of river debris and construction waste. Our team is exploring the use of this debris as GRS infill material, showcasing how waste generated by natural disasters can be repurposed for resilient infrastructure development. Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije - Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute CUDV Crna na Koroskem Beton-Lučko d.o.o. #Infrastructure #Resilience #Sustainability #Innovation #wearecircular #Slovenia 🇸🇮

🚧 Site Investigation Update: CIRCUIT Project - Pilot 3 at Oostmolendijk 🚧 🇳🇱 🛤️We are thrilled to share an update on our extensive site investigation at the Oostmolendijk in the Netherlands: This site has been selected as Pilot 3 because the area is experiencing significant ongoing subsidence, which is impacting the stability of both the embankment and the road built on it. This persistent settlement makes it a critical site for studying and developing sustainable soil improvement techniques. 🛠️ 👩🔬 👨🚒 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 🔸 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Conducted by the Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb, using electrical tomography and multichannel analysis of surface waves to determine soil layering and identify the presence of peat soils. 🔸 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬: Coordinated by Waterschap Hollandse Delta to provide essential data on soil properties. 🔸 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Retrieved soil samples are being analyzed in Zagreb's geotechnical laboratory. Various industrial by-products are being tested to find the optimum mixture for peat soil improvement. This collaborative effort will see the involvement of  Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb, Ingeo , Waterschap Hollandse Delta and Infra Plan consulting with the aim to tackle the challenges of #sustainable soil improvement in soft peat soils, ensuring the stability and longevity of the Oostmolendijk embankment. 🔍 Stay tuned for preliminary results of our investigations!

🌍 Update from Slovenia! 🇸🇮 Our circuit team just concluded a productive week in Slovenia, one of the pilot countries of our project. 🏢 Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije - Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute hosted the first two days where partners gathered to exchange progress updates and brainstorm on the next steps. 🔬 At ZAG, we also visited three of their different labs (Geology and geomechanics, Construction, and Materials, including 3D printing) learning about innovative uses of green materials like clays in construction amongst other things. 🌊 At day 3 we met with the Črna municipality Mayor Mrs. Romana Lesjak and visited the pilot location, a municipality heavily affected by last August's flooding. The mayor did a great job leading her community through days when they were completely cut off and later on during cleaning and ongoing reconstruction. For her efforts, she received the “Slovenian of the Year” award from the leading Slovenian newspaper 🏆https://lnkd.in/e3N7iXS3 🌉 Thanks to Circuit, the bridge pictured will be rebuilt using materials salvaged from the flood-damaged infrastructure. 🙏 Special thanks to Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije - Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute and Črna for their hospitality and for organising everything (even the activities to strengthen the team collaboration!) Aljoša Šajna Lucija Hanzic 📌 Stay tuned for more insights from our visits! #Innovation #SustainableDevelopment #CircuitProject #recycle 🌱👷♂️👷♀️