Suresh Seetharam

Research output

Research output per year 2009 2010 2011 2013 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

• 23 Article
• 20 In-proceedings paper
• 10 Third partyreport
• 5 ER - External report
• 3 More
  • 3 Chapter

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• 2025

  Effect of sodium occupancy and solute concentration on the swelling pressure and hydraulic conductivity of Boom Clay

  Al Mais, H., Cui, Y.-J., Li, X. L., Seetharam, S., Valcke, E., Wang, L., Georgieva, T. & Collin, F., 20 Feb 2025, In: Canadian Geotechnical Journal. 62, p. 1-17 17 p.

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• THM-modelling benchmark initiative on the effects of temperature on the disposal of heat-generating radioactive waste in clay formations

  Simo, E., de Lesquen, C., Leon-Vargas, R. P., Vu, M. N., Raude, S., El Tabbal, G., Dizier, A., Seetharam, S., Narkuniene, A., Collin, F., Song, H., Gens, A., Song, F., Tatomir, A. B., Nagel, T. & Buchwald, J., Apr 2025, In: Acta Geotechnica. 20, 4, p. 1621-1642 22 p., 105097.

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• 2024

  Modelling report on the effect of temperature on clay host rocks behaviour: EURAD-HITEC Deliverable 7.6

  de Lesquen, C., Vu, M.-N., Plua, C., Simo, G., Tatomir, A., Vargas, P. L., Bésuelle, P., Dal Pont, S., di Donna, A., Dal Pont, S., Zalamea, N., Raude, S., El Tabbal, G., Dizier, A., Seetharam, S., Narkuniene, A., Poskas, P., Collin, F., Song, H. & Rawat, A. & 2 others, Gens, A. & Song, F., 6 Jun 2024, EC - European Commission. 310 p. (EURAD Reports; no. D7.6)

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• Modelling tool to predict behaviour of reconditioned wastes: PREDIS Deliverable 6.7

  Seetharam, S., Vojtěch, G., Phung, Q. T., Sears, A., Frederickx, L. & Ferreira, E., 28 Aug 2024, PREDIS. 27 p. (PREDIS Reports; no. PREDIS-D7.5)

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• Model order reduction of nonlinear thermo-hydro-mechanical systems by means of elastic and plastic domain sub-structuring

  Larion, Y., Massart, T. J., Díez, P., Chen, G., Seetharam, S. & Zlotnik, S., 15 Oct 2024, In: Finite Elements in Analysis and Design. 239, 17 p., 104205.

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• Numerical Study of Potential Delayed Ettringite Formation in Cemented Nuclear Wasteforms

  Danfour, A., Perko, J., Seetharam, S., Phung, Q. T., Jacques, D. & Cizer, Ö., Jan 2024, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 16, 1, 22 p., 389.

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• Recent advances in immobilization of radioactive cesium and strontium-bearing wastes in alkali activated materials - A review

  Mukiza, E., Phung, Q. T., Seetharam, S., Nguyen, T. N., Bruggeman, C. & De Schutter, G., 1 Nov 2024, In: Journal of environmental management. 370, 8 p., 122746.

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• Report on micro scale chemo-mechanical modelling of leaching and carbonation and parameters upscaling: EURAD Deliverable 16.7 - MAGIC - T3

  Churakov, S., Dauzeres, A., Fischer, C., Mokos, A., Perko, J., Prasianakis, N. I., Seetharam, S., Phung, Q. T., Shao, J. & Xue, J., Jan 2024, EC - European Commission. 70 p. (EURAD Reports; no. D-16.7)

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• Report on the Digital Twin of a cemented wase package, geochemical evolution and mechanical integrity modelling: PREDIS Deliverable 7.5

  Miron, G.-D., Seetharam, S., Phung, Q. T., Laloy, E., Dekkers, G., Abbas, J., Unger, J. F., Idiart, A., Meeussen, J. C. L., Hu, G., Pfingsten, W. & Dähn, R., 27 Feb 2024, PREDIS. 66 p. (PREDIS Reports; no. D7.5)

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• 2023

  Benchmarking Standard and Micromechanical Models for Creep and Shrinkage of Concrete Relevant for Nuclear Power Plants

  Šmilauer, V., Dohnalová, L., Jirásek, M., Sanahuja, J., Seetharam, S. & Babaei, S., Oct 2023, In: Materials. 16, 20, 26 p., 6751.

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• Co-immobilization of cesium and strontium containing waste by metakaolin-based geopolymer - Microstructure, mineralogy and mechanical properties

  Mukiza, E., Phung, Q. T., Frederickx, L., Jacques, D., Seetharam, S. & De Schutter, G., 1 Nov 2023, In: Journal of Nuclear Materials. 585, 12 p., 154639.

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• Delayed strains of containment buildings in operational and accidental conditions - progress research in ACES project

  Adia, J.-L., Niepceron, J., Sanahuja, J., Koala, H., Smilauer, V., Havlasek, P., Imbert, C., Dewynter, V., Nahas, G., Seetharam, S., Phung, Q. T. & Le Pape, Y., Sep 2023, Transactions, SMiRT-26: Berlin/Potsdam, Germany, July 10-15, 2022, Division I. IASMiRT - International Assn for Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology, 7 p.

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• Immobilization of Cesium and Strontium-based waste by metakaolin geopolymer: Effect of waste loading and water-binder ratio on the properties of the host matrix

  Mukiza, E., Phung, Q. T., Seetharam, S., Frederickx, L. & De Schutter, G., 8 Feb 2023, Proceedings of the DuRSAAM 2023 Symposium on Advancing Alkali-Activated Materials. Matthys, S. & Proia, A. (eds.). UGent - Universiteit Gent, p. 36-39 4 p.

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• Penalising groundwater scenario: Detailed calculation report - update 2023

  Seetharam, S., Jacques, D., Perko, J., Leterme, B. & Govaerts, J., 26 Apr 2023, SCK CEN. 50 p. (SCK CEN Reports; no. ER-0373)

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• Revisiting shapesize effect formulation of EUROCODE 2 for structural concrete members

  Abdo, S., Wan-Wendner, R., Caspeele, R., Seetharam, S. & Phung, Q. T., 2 Jul 2023, Life-Cycle of Structures and Infrastructure Systems. 1st ed. Taylor & Francis (CRC), p. 3070-3077 8 p.

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• 2022

  Initial State of the Art on the chemo-mechanical evolution of cementitious materials in disposal conditions: EURAD - D 16.1

  Dauzeres, A., Helson, O., Churakov, S. V., Montoya, V., Zghondi, J., Neeft, E., Shao, J., Cherkouk, A., Mijnendonckx, K., Sellier, A., Deissmann, G., Arnold, T., Buffo-Lacarrière, L., Griffa, M., Vidal, T., Neji, M., Bourbon, X., Ibrahim, L., Seigneur, N. & Poyet, S. & 14 others, Bary, B., Linard, Y., Le Duc, T., Hlavackova, V., Pasteau, A., Jantschik, K., Middelhoff, M., Perko, J., Phung, Q. T., Seetharam, S., Shan, W., Singh, A., Lloyd, J. & Vilarrasa, V., 9 Nov 2022, EURAD - European Joint Programme on Radioactive Waste Management. 170 p. (EURAD Reports; no. EURAD - D 16.1)

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• MAGIC - T1 - Initial State of the Art on the chemo-mechanical evolution of cementitious materials in disposal conditions: EURAD D16.1

  Dauzeres, A., Helson, O., Churakov, S., Montoya, V., Zghondi, J., Neeft, E., Shao, J., Cherkouk, A., Mijnendonckx, K., Sellier, A., Deissmann, G., Arnold, T., Buffo-Lacarrière, L., Griffa, M., Vidal, T., Neji, M., Bourbon, X., Ibrahim, L., Seigneur, N. & Poyet, A. & 14 others, Bary, B., Linard, Y., Le Duc, T., Hlavackova, V., Pasteau, A., Jantschik, K., Middelhoff, M., Perko, J., Phung, Q. T., Seetharam, S., Shan, W., Singh, A., Lloyd, J. & Vilarrasa, V., 1 Nov 2022, EC - European Commission. 170 p. (EURAD reports; no. D16.1)

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• Selected experiments for assessing the evolution of concrete, their mechanical safety functions and performance targets: EURAD Deliverable 16.3

  Neeft, E., de Bruin, T., van Kleef, R., Phung, Q. T., Perko, J., Seetharam, S., Mijnendonckx, K., Li, X. L., Hausmannová, L., Vašíček, R., Večerník, P., Hlaváčková, V., Černá, K., Černoušek, T., Helson, O., Bourbon, X., Zghondi, J., Vidal, T., Sellier, A. & Shao, J. & 7 others, Rougelot, T., Jantschik, K., Kulenkampff, J., Deissmann, G., Griffa, M., Churakov, S. & Ma, B., 1 Jan 2022, EURAD - European Joint Programme on Radioactive Waste Management. 132 p.

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• Synergistic effects of ground granulated blast furnace slag and silica fume on the hydration and compressive strength of extremely low w/b ratio cement pastes

  Van Tuan, N., Phung, Q. T., Seetharam, S. & Cong Thang, N., 1 Dec 2022, In: Materials Today Communications. 33, December, p. 1-13 13 p., 104531.

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• Using reduced basis approximation for efficient surrogate‑based inverse identification of thermo‑hydro‑mechanical parameters from an in situ heating test

  Larion, Y., Chen, G., Zlotnik, S., Díez, P., Seetharam, S. & Massart, T. J., 1 Sep 2022, In: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 55, 9, p. 5739–5757 19 p.

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• 2021

  A Continuum Model for Carbonation Curing of Fiber-Cement Composites

  Phung, Q. T., Seetharam, S., Bundit, K., Maes, N. & Srinophakun, T., 29 Apr 2021, 4th International Rilem Conference on Microstructure Related Durability of Cementitious Composites. 2021 ed. TU Delft - Technische Universiteit Delft, p. 1-8 8 p.

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• A model for hydraulic conductivity of compacted bentonite – inclusion of microstructure effects under confined wetting

  Chen, T., Sedighi, M., Jivkov, A. & Seetharam, S., 1 Dec 2021, In: Géotechnique. 71, 12, p. 1071-1084 14 p.

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• An analytical framework for estimating drying shrinkage strain of OPC based hardened cement paste

  Babaei, S., Seetharam, S., Dizier, A., Steenackers, G. & Craeye, B., 1 Jan 2021, In: Cement and Concrete Composites. 115, p. 1-12 12 p., 103833.

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• An integrated approach to assess the alkali silica reaction of cemented wastes

  Phung, Q. T., Frederickx, L., Nguyen, T. N., Seetharam, S., Laloy, E., Verbeeck, J., Gybels, D., Huys, T. & Valgaeren, C., 30 Sep 2021, Proceedings of PREDIS May Workshop 2021: Date 30.9.2021 version Final. Oksa, M. & Holt, E. (eds.). EC - European Commission, p. 1-9 9 p.

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• A Phenomenological Model for Hydration Heat Evolution of a Cemented Waste Form

  Phung, Q. T., Seetharam, S., Ferreira, E., Govaerts, J., Hendrix, K. & Valcke, E., 29 Apr 2021, 4th International RILEM conference on Microstructure Related Durability of Cementitious Composites : (Microdurability2020) . TU Delft - Technische Universiteit Delft, p. 1-15 15 p.

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• Permeability of cementitious materials using a multiscale pore network model

  Babaei, S., Seetharam, S., Dizier, A., Steenackers, G. & Craeye, C., 20 Dec 2021, In: Construction and Building Materials. 312, p. 1-11 11 p., 125298.

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• State of the Art in packaging, storage, and monitoring of cemented wastes: PREDIS Deliverable 7.1

  Uras, S., Zovini, C., Paratore, A., Tits, J., Pfingsten, W., Dähn, R., Meeusen, H. & Seetharam, S., 23 Feb 2021, EC - European Commission. 77 p.

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• Towards a scientific-based assessment of long-term durability and performance of cementitious materials for radioactive waste conditioning and disposal

  Jacques, D., Phung, Q. T., Perko, J., Seetharam, S., Maes, N., Liu, S., Yu, L., Rogiers, B. & Laloy, E., 15 Dec 2021, In: Journal of Nuclear Materials. 557, p. 1-22 22 p., 153201.

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• Understanding hydration heat of mortars containing supplementary cementitious materials with potential to immobilize heavy metal containing waste

  Phung, Q. T., Ferreira, E., Seetharam, S., Govaerts, J., Valcke, E. & Van Tuan, N., 1 Jan 2021, In: Cement and Concrete Composites. 115, p. 1-15 15 p., 103859.

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• 2020

  A multiscale framework to estimate water sorption isotherms for OPC-based materials

  Babaei, S., Seetharam, S., Muehlich, U., Dizier, A., Steenackers, G. & Craeye, B., 1 Jan 2020, In: Cement and Concrete Composites. 105, p. 1-13 13 p., 103415.

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• 2019

  A mesoscale framework for analysis of corrosion induced damage of concrete

  Seetharam, S., Laloy, E., Jivkov, A., Yu, L., Phung, Q. T., Phuong Pham, N., Kursten, B. & Druyts, F., 20 Aug 2019, In: Construction and Building Materials. 216, p. 347-361 14 p.

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• Long-term performance of cementitious materials used in nuclear waste disposal-a case study at SCK•CEN

  Phung, Q. T., Seetharam, S., Perko, J., Maes, N., Jacques, D., Liu, S., Valcke, E., Seemann, T., Hoder, G., Lemmens, L., Varzina, A. & Patel, R. A., 2019, Life-Cycle Analysis and Assessment in Civil Engineering: Towards an Integrated Vision: Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE 2018), 28-31 October 2018, Ghent, Belgium. 2019 ed. Taylor & Francis (CRC), p. 619-627 9 p.

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• Pitfalls in the use and interpretation of TGA and MIP techniques for Ca-leached cementitious materials

  Phung, Q. T., Maes, N. & Seetharam, S., 15 Nov 2019, In: Materials and Design. 182, p. 1-12 12 p., 108041.

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• 2018

  Penalising groundwater scenario: Detailed calculation report

  Seetharam, S., Jacques, D., Perko, J., Leterme, B. & Govaerts, J., 1 Oct 2018, SCK CEN. 115 p. (SCK•CEN Reports; no. SCK•CEN ER-0373)

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• Quantification of leaching kinetics in OPC mortars via a mesoscale model

  Seetharam, S., Patel, R., Perko, J. & Jacques, D., 20 Aug 2018, In: Construction and Building Materials. 180, p. 614–628 15 p.

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• Selection of near field parameters for the Dessel near surface repository: Project near surface disposal of category A waste at Dessel

  Seetharam, S., Weetjens, E., Leterme, B. & Jacques, D., 30 Sep 2018, NIRAS/ONDRAF. 176 p.

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• 2017

  Data of water saturation states of concrete from field/laboratory measurements

  Seetharam, S. & Jacques, D., 1 Jun 2017, SCK CEN. 33 p. (SCK•CEN Reports; no. SCK•CEN ER-0371)

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• 2016

  Diffusivity of saturated ordinary Portland cement-based materials: A critical review of experimental and analytical modelling approaches

  Patel, R., Phung, Q. T., Seetharam, S., Perko, J., Jacques, D., Maes, N., De Schutter, G., Ye, G. & Van Breugel, K., 1 Dec 2016, In: Cement and Concrete Research. 90, p. 52–72

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• 2015

  Potential Degradation Processes of the Cementitious EBS Components, their Potential Implications on Safety Functions and Conceptual Models for Quantitative Assessment

  Seetharam, S. & Jacques, D., 1 Jul 2015, SCK CEN. 90 p. (SCK•CEN Reports; no. OPERA-PU-SCK514)

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• 2014

  A cement degradation model for evaluating the evolution of retardation factors in radionuclide leaching models

  Jacques, D., Perko, J., Seetharam, S. & Mallants, D., Oct 2014, In: Applied Geochemistry. 49, 10, p. 143-158

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• Influence of fracture networks on radionuclide transport fromsolidified waste forms

  Seetharam, S., Perko, J., Jacques, D. & Mallants, D., 15 Apr 2014, In: Nuclear Engineering and Design. 270, 15/04, p. 162-175

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• 2013

  A Consistent Approach for the Development of a Comprehensive Data Base of Time-dependent Parameters for Concrete Engineered Barriers

  Seetharam, S., Mallants, D., Perko, J., Jacques, D. & Weetjens, E. (Peer reviewer), Sep 2013, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management - ICEM2013 (on CD). United States, p. 1-8

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• Concrete in engineered barriers for radioactive waste disposal facilities – Phenomenological study and assessment of long term performance

  Jacques, D., Maes, N., Perko, J., Seetharam, S., Phung, Q. T., Patel, R., Soto Masip, A., Liu, S., Wang, L., De Schutter, G., Ye, G., van Breughel, K. & Druyts, F. (Peer reviewer), Sep 2013, Proceedings of the ASME 2013 15th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management. ICEM2013 (on CD). United States, p. 1-10

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• Developments in a Coupled Thermal-Hydraulic-Chemical-Geomechanical Model for Soil and Concrete

  Seetharam, S. & Jacques, D., Oct 2013, COMSOL Conference 2013 - only available online. Netherlands, p. 1-7

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• Influence of cracks in cementitious engineered barriers in a near-surface disposal system: assessment analysis of the Belgian case

  Perko, J., Seetharam, S., Jacques, D., Mallants, D., Cool, W., Vermariën, E. & Govaerts, J. (Peer reviewer), Sep 2013, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management - ICEM2013 (on CD). United States, p. 1-10

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• Modelling long-term evolution of cementitious materials used in waste disposal

  Jacques, D., Perko, J., Seetharam, S., Mallants, D. & Govaerts, J., Dec 2013, The Behaviours of Cementitious Materials in Long Term Storage and Disposal of Radioactive Waste : Results of a Coordinated Research Project. 1 ed. Vienna, Austria: IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency, p. 1-26 (IAEA Tecdoc; no. 1701).

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• 2012

  Evolution of sorption properties in large-scale concrete structures accounting for long-term physical-chemical concrete degradation

  Perko, J., Jacques, D., Mallants, D. & Seetharam, S., Feb 2012, Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management - ICEM2011. United States, p. 371-378 8 p.

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• 2011

  Chapter 18. Leaching of Contaminants to Groundwater

  Mallants, D., Van Genuchten, M. T., Simunek, J., Jacques, D. & Seetharam, S., Jan 2011, Dealing with Contaminated Sites. From theory to practical applications. 1 ed. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer, p. 787-850

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• Data collection forms for long-term safety assessment: Annex 1: Near field

  Seetharam, S., Labat, S., Mallants, D., Wang, L., Perko, J., Jacques, D. & Leterme, B., 22 Mar 2011, Brussels, Belgium: NIRAS/ONDRAF. 227 p.

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• Evaluating changes of transport properties of chemically degrading concrete using a coupled reactive transport model

  Jacques, D., Šimůnek, J., Mallants, D., Perko, J. & Seetharam, S., Oct 2011, Proceedings 1st International Symposium on Cement-based Materials for Nuclear Wasters. NUWCEM 2011. Marcoule, France, p. 1-12

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