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"Nowadays, resource-efficient structural design plays a key role in the development of a sustainable built environment for our future"
Research profile
Patrick Teuffel is a Full Professor and Chair of Innovative Structural Design (ISD) at the Faculty of the Built Environment of the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Patrick’s vision for the research of ISD focuses on lightweight and adaptive structures, as well as the application of innovative materials, such as smart materials or bio-based materials.
In the context of lightweight and adaptive structures he is using numerical and experimental models to optimize the design and construction processes. In addition, he is conducting research for the development of 'smart skins' using textiles with integrated smart materials, which have variable properties in shape, stiffness, viscosity and transmission.. Based on this research, he is building a connection between structural design to building physics criteria such as light, acoustics and wind.
The research on bio-based materials focuses on innovative composite materials, based on hemp, flax or mycelium, in order to find new application in the built environment, such as the world-wide first pedestrian bio-based bridge, realised in Eindhoven in 2016.
Academic background
Patrick Teuffel studied civil engineering at the University of Stuttgart from 1991 to 1996 with a focus in Conceptual Structural Design. He began his career at Arup in London, where he was involved with the structural engineering of projects such as the Messehalle 3A in Frankfurt with Grimshaw Architects, Arnhem Central Station with UNStudio, IIT Student Campus in Chicago with OMA or the RAI in Amsterdam with Benthem Crouwel. From 1999-2003 he carried out his PhD, about the application of adaptive systems in architecture and engineering, at the University of Stuttgart.
In 2003 he founded Teuffel Engineering Consultants, an engineering consultancy with focus on building structures and façade as well as temporary and lightweight structures. Patrick has worked as a Senior Lecturer in Architectural Engineering at the University of Leeds and as Professor for Architectural Engineering at TU Delft, before he was appointed at TU/e in 2012.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SCB: Smart Circular Bridge for pedestrians and cyclists in a circular built environment NWE993
Blok, R., Teuffel, P. M., Moonen, S. P. G., Blok, R., Manconi, M., Shahmirzaloo, A., Habraken, A. P. H. W., Pronk, A. D. C., van den Hurk, B., van Dorst, K., Looymans, A. & Moonen, S. P. G.
26/09/19 → 31/12/23
Project: Research direct
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Living lab: structural health in Biobased constructions
Blok, R., Moonen, S. P. G., Habraken, A. P. H. W., Teuffel, P. M., Looymans, A., Hannurkar, S. & Mansourizadeh, K.
13/03/19 → 31/12/23
Project: Research direct
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Bio based composite materials in Pavilion and Canopy design
Schröder, T. W. A., Blok, R., Teuffel, P. M. & Kuit, B. C. I. M.
1/04/18 → 31/03/19
Project: Research direct
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An investigation of the effect of relative humidity on viscoelastic properties of flax fiber reinforced polymer by fractional-order viscoelastic model
Xu, B., Blok, R. & Teuffel, P., Jan 2023, In: Composites Communications. 37, 6 p., 101406.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Multi-scale experimental testing on variable stiffness and damping components for semi-active structural control
Wang, Q., Senatore, G., Jansen, K., Habraken, A. P. H. W. & Teuffel, P., 1 Feb 2022, In: Composite Structures. 281, 15 p., 114976.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Experimental testing on semi-active vibration control through adaptive structural joints
Wang, Q., Senatore, G., Jansen, K., Habraken, A. P. H. W. & Teuffel, P., 21 Jun 2021, (Accepted/In press) Proceedings of IASS Annual Symposia, IASS 2020/21 Surrey Symposium: Inspiring the next generation. International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) , p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Seismic control performance of a three-story frame prototype equipped with semi-active variable stiffness and damping structural joints
Wang, Q., Senatore, G., Jansen, K., Habraken, A. P. H. W. & Teuffel, P., 25 Oct 2021, In: Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics. 50, 13, p. 3379-3402 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Design and characterization of variable stiffness structural joints
Wang, Q., Senatore, G., Jansen, K., Habraken, A. & Teuffel, P., Feb 2020, In: Materials and Design. 187, 17 p., 108353.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open AccessFile8 Citations (Scopus)82 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Innovation Award "Biocomposite of the Year 2017", 3rd prize
Teuffel, Patrick M. (Recipient) & Blok, R. (Recipient), 6 Dec 2017
Prize: Other › Discipline related › Scientific
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Verein zur Förderung des Leichtbaus (External organisation)
Patrick M. Teuffel (Chair)
11 Dec 2020Activity: Membership types › Membership of jury › Scientific
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Circular Structural Design
Patrick M. Teuffel (Speaker)
10 Dec 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote talk › Scientific
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Innovative and Sustainable Structural Design
Patrick M. Teuffel (Speaker)
27 Aug 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote talk › Scientific
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Ressourcen-effizientes Entwerfen und Konstruieren von Tragwerken
Patrick M. Teuffel (Speaker)
5 Dec 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote talk › Professional
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Brücke aus bio-basiertem Verbundwerkstoff
Patrick M. Teuffel (Speaker)
10 Sep 2018Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote talk › Professional
Courses
Press / Media
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TU/e leads project for world’s first ‘Smart Circular Bridge’ in a city
3/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Circular Bridge Built with Flax Opens in Europe
2/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Smart Circular Bridge for a circular built environment
25/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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World’s first ‘Smart Circular Bridge’ in a city
13/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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