Sustainable and reliable macro steel infrastructures
We strive to increase the reliability and circularity of large steel infrastructures and to develop governance recommendations that operationalize the technical knowledge.
SUBLIME stands for SUstainaBle and reLIable Macro stEel infrastructures. It is a collaborative research project aimed at developing solutions how to increase the reliability and circularity of these infrastructures. The project was granted by the Dutch national funding agency NWO in 2022 under project number KICH1.ST01.20.008.
About the project
Large steel infrastructures (bridges, sheet piles, lock doors) degrade in time through corrosion and fatigue. The goals of this project are to increase the reliability and circularity of these infrastructures and to develop governance recommendations that operationalize the technical knowledge. Predictive digital twins will be developed that integrate structural health monitoring and prediction models. This enables a much longer – but safe – use of these infrastructures. The consequent socioeconomic and environmental benefits will be assessed as well and this unique combination of scientific expertise will result in specific technical and governance recommendations to achieve sustainable and reliable steel infrastructures.
News and Updates
SUBLIME Annual Meeting Showcases Progress, Collaboration, and Real-World Impact
On 27 March, the SUBLIME consortium gathered for its annual user committee meeting, hosted by ProRail in a unique and inspiring setting at the Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht. The meeting brought together academic researchers, industry partners, and infrastructure stakeholders to exchange insights, review progress, and strengthen collaboration across the project.