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An International Directory of Building Research Organizations (1989) / Chapter Skim
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The Neatherlands
Pages 152-158

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... PRIMARY WORK: Provides work in building techniques including structures, materials, construction methods, building failures, city planning, environmental issues, business management problems on-site, organization, economics; transfer of knowledge to the building industry and the building educational and training centers. SOURCE OF FINANCES: Contractors and building industry research fund.
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From page 153...
... PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in model investigations, design of hydraulic structures river and coastal engineering; and consulting and advisory services. SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees from contracts.
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From page 154...
... PRIMARY WORK: Undertakes market development activities, promotes use of concrete, and collects and disseminates information on application of concrete. SOURCE OF FINANCES: Dutch cement manufactures.
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From page 155...
... PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in materials including masonry, timber, metals, and waste materials; civil engineering, including off-shore structures, fracture mechanics, development of new construction, innovations, and building re-use. SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government.
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From page 156...
... van Alem MISSION: Research and development for industries. PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on waste products, recycling of building materials, new utilizations for coal ash and grpsum, natural and artificial stones, metals corrosion, and environmental impact on building materials.
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From page 157...
... PRIMARY WORK Performs consultations in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering; project management; feasibility studies; managing, operating, and maintaining accommodations, and ad related support functions related to those tasks; developing and stimulating an effective environmental and energy policy; and planning and implementing communications policy, systems, and facilties. SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees for services.
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From page 158...
... PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in materials including precast concrete and connection details and develops codes of practice for precast concrete. SOURCE OF FINANCES: Annual member fees and research grants.
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Key Terms

  • specialty publications
  • performs research
  • civil engineering
  • building materials
  • building industry

  • building practices
  • managing director
  • precast concrete
  • quality declarations
  • improving building

  • professional journals
  • materials including
  • environmental engineering
  • market development
  • building research

  • engineering division
  • netherlands organization
  • provides work
  • industry research
  • training centers

  • building physics
  • dell university
  • risk analysis
  • spatial relationships
  • laboratory results

  • building design
  • product information
  • city planning
  • development leaflets
  • der velden


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