Dr. C Zwanenburg

Assistant Professor

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Biography

C. Zwanenburg is a researcher at Delft University of Technology within the Department of Civil Engineering. His work focuses on the behavior of clay materials, especially their shear strength, with a concentration on peat and layers of clays. Zwanenburg employs simple shear testing methods to analyze the strains within these materials. He is recognized for his contributions to understanding the mechanical properties of clays under various conditions. Zwanenburg's insights help improve modeling and prediction accuracy in geotechnical engineering practices. His expertise is critical for projects involving soft ground and interaction between different soil layers, facilitating safer and more efficient construction and infrastructure development.

Research Interests

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.