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Dr Cristina De Nardi
Timau a rolau for Cristina De Nardi
Cymrawd Gyrfa Gynnar Ymddiriedolaeth Leverhulme
Trosolwyg
Rwy'n Gymrawd Gyrfa Gynnar Leverhulme, o fewn y RESCOM (Resilient Structures and Construction Materials). Rwyf wedi'i leoli yn yr Adran Peirianneg Sifil, Prifysgol Caerdydd.
Rwy'n Bensaer Siartredig ac mae gen i fwy na 15 mlynedd o brofiad fel rheolwr prosiect ar gyfer gweithrediadau adfer ac ôl-osod a goruchwylio safle ar gyfer gwaith adfer. Yn ystod y 5 mlynedd diwethaf, gweithiais ar ddatblygu ac ymchwilio arbrofol o ddeunyddiau adeiladu cynaliadwy, smentiog, biomimetig sydd â'r fantais o fwy o hirhoedledd gyda llai o effaith ar yr amgylchedd.
Mae fy ngweithgaredd ymchwil yn ymroddedig i astudio deunyddiau arloesol ar gyfer adfer adeiladau hanesyddol yn ogystal â deunyddiau smentiog cynaliadwy, wedi'u hysgogi gan leihau'r angen am atgyweirio a chynnal a chadw seilwaith peirianneg sifil. Mae tri llinyn allweddol fy ymchwil fel a ganlyn:
- Ymchwiliadau arbrofol ar ymddygiad hunan-iacháu morter calch ar gyfer adfer strwythurol adeiladau maen hanesyddol.
- Argraffu 3D ar gyfer technolegau hunan-iacháu
- Y defnydd o rwydweithiau fasgwlaidd bach mewn strwythurau concrit i roi ymateb hunan-iachau iddynt pan fyddant yn agored i ddifrod.
- Priodweddau ffisegol-cemegol a nodweddion mecanyddol asiantau hunan-iachau arloesol a'u rhyngweithio â'r matrics gwesteiwr.
Graddiais gydag anrhydedd mewn Hanes a Chadwraeth Treftadaeth Bensaernïol (2002), yna mewn Pensaernïaeth (2008) ym Mhrifysgol IUAV Fenis a thrwyddedais fel pensaer proffesiynol. Cefais PhD mewn Arloesi ar gyfer adeiladu a threftadaeth ddiwylliannol gyda'r traethawd ymchwil o'r enw Self-healing behaviour of lime mortars for structural restoration of historical masonry constructions (2018).
Roedd fy ymchwil PhD yn ystyried, trwy ymchwiliad labordy helaeth, ddylanwad ychwanegiadau wedi'u teilwra i morter wedi'i seilio ar galch gyda'r bwriad o wella'r gallu hunan-iachau. Astudiais isel cyfansoddiadol priodol i efelychu'r holl ddata arbrofol er mwyn cael cyfernodau yn hawdd, a oedd yn caniatáu rhagfynegi ymddygiad iachâd mewn perthynas ag oedran a lefel y difrod. Yn dilyn fy PhD, ers 2018 ymunais â'r prosiect RM4L (Resilient Material 4 Life) a ariennir gan EPSRC yn y Brifysgol gan weithio ar rwydweithiau mini-fasgwlaidd printiedig 3D ar gyfer strwythurau concrit hunan-iacháu. Fy mhrif feysydd arbenigedd yw Deunyddiau Adeiladu, Cadwraeth ac adfer Treftadaeth Ddiwylliannol, Technoleg Hunan-iacha, 3D.
Pensaer Siartredig | Rhif ARB 112964C| Aelod RIBA Rhif 20063248
Cyhoeddiad
2025
- Maravelaki, P., De Nardi, C., Kapetanaki, K. and Chaintouti, A. 2025. Calcined marl and clays as alternative materials for cement substitution. Circular Economy and Sustainability (10.1007/s43615-025-00557-9)
- De Nardi, C. and Giorgi, R. 2025. Mortar-mini -vascular networks filled with nanolimes: an innovative biomimetic approach for enhancing resilience in built heritage. Construction and Building Materials 472, article number: 140881. (10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.140881)
- De Nardi, C., Sayadi Moghadam, S., Mihai, I. and Jefferson, A. 2025. Simulation of autogenous self‐healing in lime‐based mortars. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics 49(1), pp. 359-375. (10.1002/nag.3870)
2024
- Balzano, B., Sharifi, S., Sweeney, J., Thompson, G., De Nardi, C. and Jefferson, A. 2024. Design of an electric activation system for the smart hybrid tendons crack-closure system in concrete beams. Developments in the Built Environment 18, article number: 100446. (10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100446)
- Cazzador, G., De Nardi, C., Ronchin, L. and Vavasrori, A. 2024. Influence of healing agents and concrete environment on PLA 3D printed mini-vascular networks for self-healing concrete structures. Presented at: Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023, Cardiff, UK, 12-14 July 2023 Presented at Spezi, E. and Bray, M. eds.Proceedings of the Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023. Cardiff: Cardiff University Press pp. 80-83., (10.18573/conf1.t)
- Stucchi, N., De Nardi, C., Franceschin, G., Ronchin, L., Vavasori, A. and Traviglia, A. 2024. Characterisation of innovative mortar formulations for the restoration of Roman mosaics. Presented at: Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023, Cardiff, UK, 12-14 July 2023 Presented at Spezi, E. and Bray, M. eds.Proceedings of the Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023. Cardiff: Cardiff University Press pp. 58-61., (10.18573/conf1.o)
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D. and Jefferson, A. 2024. 3D-printed mini-vascular networks for self-healing lime-based mortars. Presented at: Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023, Cardiff, UK, 12-14 July 2023 Presented at Spezi, E. and Bray, M. eds.Proceedings of the Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023. Cardiff: Cardiff University Press pp. 44-47., (10.18573/conf1.k)
- Shields, Y. et al. 2024. Non-destructive evaluation of ductile-porous versus brittle 3D printed vascular networks in self-healing concrete. Cement and Concrete Composites 145, article number: 105333. (10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.105333)
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D. and Jefferson, A. 2024. Biomimicry in built heritage: Mini vascular networks for self-healing lime-based mortars. Presented at: SUBLime Conference 2024, Madeira, Portugal, 11-12 November 2024 Presented at Lourenco, P., Azenha, M. and Pereira, J. eds.Towards the next generation of sustainable masonry systems: Mortars, renders, plasters and other challenges - Proceedings. Departamento de Engenharia Civil, Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães: Universidade do Minho
2023
- De Nardi, C., Freeman, B., Gardner, D. and Jefferson, T. 2023. Mechanical response and predictive modelling of vascular self-healing cementitious materials using novel healing agents. Cement and Concrete Composites 142, article number: 105143. (10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.105143)
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D., Cristofori, D., Ronchin, L., Vavasori, A. and Jefferson, A. 2023. Advanced 3D printed mini-vascular network for self- healing concrete. Materials & Design 230, article number: 111939. (10.1016/j.matdes.2023.111939)
- Gardner, D., Coopamootoo, K., De Nardi, C. and Jefferson, A. 2023. 3D-printed mini-vascular networks for crack-sealing in the concrete cover zone. Presented at: Self-Healing Materials ICSHM 2022, Milan, Italy, 20-22 June 2022.
- Freeman, B., De Nardi, C., Gardner, D. and Jefferson, A. 2023. Tailoring healing agents for self-healing cementitious materials using predictive modelling and physical testing. Presented at: Self-Healing Materials ICSHM 2022, Milan, Italy, 20-22 June 2022.
2022
- Sina, S., Cristina, D. N. and Tony, J. 2022. Enhanced micromechanical formulation for capturing permanent strain in lime materials. Presented at: UKACM 2022, Nottingham, 20-22 April 2022UK association for computational mechanics. Nottingham:
- Justo Reinoso, I., De Nardi, C., Reeksting, B., Gardner, D., Jefferson, A., Gebhard, S. and Paine, K. 2022. Use of 3D mini-vascular networks to protect and deliver bacterial spores in self-healing concretes. Presented at: 8th International Conference on Self-Healing Materials, Milan, Spain, 20-22 June 2022.
- Salman, S., De Nardi, C. and Gardner, D. 2022. A study of damage healing cycles in vascular networks containing silicate-based healing agents. Presented at: 8th International Conference on Self-Healing Materials, Milan, Spain, 20-22 June 2022.
2021
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D. and Jefferson, A. 2021. Advanced 3D printed mini-vascular network for self-healing concrete. Presented at: Resilient Materials 4 Life 2020 (RM4L2020) International Conference, Online/Cardiff, 20-22 Sept 2021 Presented at Maddalena, R. and Wright-Syed, M. eds.Proceedings Resilient Materials 4 Life 2020 (RM4L2020). Cardiff University pp. 292-296.
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D., Cazzador, G., Cristofori, D., Ronchin, L., Vavasori, A. and Jefferson, A. 2021. Experimental investigation of a novel formulation of a cyanoacrylate based adhesive for self-healing concrete technologies. Frontiers in Built Environment 7, article number: 660562. (10.3389/fbuil.2021.660562)
2020
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D. and Jefferson, A. D. 2020. Development of 3D printed networks in self-healing concrete. Materials 13(6), article number: 1328. (10.3390/ma13061328)
2019
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D., Jefferson, A., Selverajoo, T. and Evans, G. 2019. The development of mini-vascular networks for self-healing concrete. Presented at: Conference on Durable Concrete for Infrastructure under Severe Conditions, Ghent, 10 - 11 September 2019Proceedings of LORCENIS Conference: Durable Concrete for Infrastructure under Severe Conditions : Smart Admixtures, self-responsiveness and nano-additions. Ghent: Magnel Laboratory for Concrete Research pp. 19-23.
2017
- De Nardi, C., Cecchi, A., Ferrara, L., Benedetti, A. and Cristofori, D. 2017. Effect of age and level of damage on the autogenous healing of lime mortars. Composites Part B: Engineering 124, pp. 144-157. (10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.05.041)
- De Nardi, C., Bullo, S., Ferrara, L., Ronchin, L. and Vavasori, A. 2017. Effectiveness of crystalline admixtures and lime/cement coated granules in engineered self-healing capacity of lime mortars. Materials and Structures 50(4), article number: 191. (10.1617/s11527-017-1053-3)
Articles
- Maravelaki, P., De Nardi, C., Kapetanaki, K. and Chaintouti, A. 2025. Calcined marl and clays as alternative materials for cement substitution. Circular Economy and Sustainability (10.1007/s43615-025-00557-9)
- De Nardi, C. and Giorgi, R. 2025. Mortar-mini -vascular networks filled with nanolimes: an innovative biomimetic approach for enhancing resilience in built heritage. Construction and Building Materials 472, article number: 140881. (10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.140881)
- De Nardi, C., Sayadi Moghadam, S., Mihai, I. and Jefferson, A. 2025. Simulation of autogenous self‐healing in lime‐based mortars. International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics 49(1), pp. 359-375. (10.1002/nag.3870)
- Balzano, B., Sharifi, S., Sweeney, J., Thompson, G., De Nardi, C. and Jefferson, A. 2024. Design of an electric activation system for the smart hybrid tendons crack-closure system in concrete beams. Developments in the Built Environment 18, article number: 100446. (10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100446)
- Shields, Y. et al. 2024. Non-destructive evaluation of ductile-porous versus brittle 3D printed vascular networks in self-healing concrete. Cement and Concrete Composites 145, article number: 105333. (10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.105333)
- De Nardi, C., Freeman, B., Gardner, D. and Jefferson, T. 2023. Mechanical response and predictive modelling of vascular self-healing cementitious materials using novel healing agents. Cement and Concrete Composites 142, article number: 105143. (10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.105143)
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D., Cristofori, D., Ronchin, L., Vavasori, A. and Jefferson, A. 2023. Advanced 3D printed mini-vascular network for self- healing concrete. Materials & Design 230, article number: 111939. (10.1016/j.matdes.2023.111939)
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D., Cazzador, G., Cristofori, D., Ronchin, L., Vavasori, A. and Jefferson, A. 2021. Experimental investigation of a novel formulation of a cyanoacrylate based adhesive for self-healing concrete technologies. Frontiers in Built Environment 7, article number: 660562. (10.3389/fbuil.2021.660562)
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D. and Jefferson, A. D. 2020. Development of 3D printed networks in self-healing concrete. Materials 13(6), article number: 1328. (10.3390/ma13061328)
- De Nardi, C., Cecchi, A., Ferrara, L., Benedetti, A. and Cristofori, D. 2017. Effect of age and level of damage on the autogenous healing of lime mortars. Composites Part B: Engineering 124, pp. 144-157. (10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.05.041)
- De Nardi, C., Bullo, S., Ferrara, L., Ronchin, L. and Vavasori, A. 2017. Effectiveness of crystalline admixtures and lime/cement coated granules in engineered self-healing capacity of lime mortars. Materials and Structures 50(4), article number: 191. (10.1617/s11527-017-1053-3)
Conferences
- Cazzador, G., De Nardi, C., Ronchin, L. and Vavasrori, A. 2024. Influence of healing agents and concrete environment on PLA 3D printed mini-vascular networks for self-healing concrete structures. Presented at: Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023, Cardiff, UK, 12-14 July 2023 Presented at Spezi, E. and Bray, M. eds.Proceedings of the Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023. Cardiff: Cardiff University Press pp. 80-83., (10.18573/conf1.t)
- Stucchi, N., De Nardi, C., Franceschin, G., Ronchin, L., Vavasori, A. and Traviglia, A. 2024. Characterisation of innovative mortar formulations for the restoration of Roman mosaics. Presented at: Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023, Cardiff, UK, 12-14 July 2023 Presented at Spezi, E. and Bray, M. eds.Proceedings of the Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023. Cardiff: Cardiff University Press pp. 58-61., (10.18573/conf1.o)
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D. and Jefferson, A. 2024. 3D-printed mini-vascular networks for self-healing lime-based mortars. Presented at: Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023, Cardiff, UK, 12-14 July 2023 Presented at Spezi, E. and Bray, M. eds.Proceedings of the Cardiff University Engineering Research Conference 2023. Cardiff: Cardiff University Press pp. 44-47., (10.18573/conf1.k)
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D. and Jefferson, A. 2024. Biomimicry in built heritage: Mini vascular networks for self-healing lime-based mortars. Presented at: SUBLime Conference 2024, Madeira, Portugal, 11-12 November 2024 Presented at Lourenco, P., Azenha, M. and Pereira, J. eds.Towards the next generation of sustainable masonry systems: Mortars, renders, plasters and other challenges - Proceedings. Departamento de Engenharia Civil, Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães: Universidade do Minho
- Gardner, D., Coopamootoo, K., De Nardi, C. and Jefferson, A. 2023. 3D-printed mini-vascular networks for crack-sealing in the concrete cover zone. Presented at: Self-Healing Materials ICSHM 2022, Milan, Italy, 20-22 June 2022.
- Freeman, B., De Nardi, C., Gardner, D. and Jefferson, A. 2023. Tailoring healing agents for self-healing cementitious materials using predictive modelling and physical testing. Presented at: Self-Healing Materials ICSHM 2022, Milan, Italy, 20-22 June 2022.
- Sina, S., Cristina, D. N. and Tony, J. 2022. Enhanced micromechanical formulation for capturing permanent strain in lime materials. Presented at: UKACM 2022, Nottingham, 20-22 April 2022UK association for computational mechanics. Nottingham:
- Justo Reinoso, I., De Nardi, C., Reeksting, B., Gardner, D., Jefferson, A., Gebhard, S. and Paine, K. 2022. Use of 3D mini-vascular networks to protect and deliver bacterial spores in self-healing concretes. Presented at: 8th International Conference on Self-Healing Materials, Milan, Spain, 20-22 June 2022.
- Salman, S., De Nardi, C. and Gardner, D. 2022. A study of damage healing cycles in vascular networks containing silicate-based healing agents. Presented at: 8th International Conference on Self-Healing Materials, Milan, Spain, 20-22 June 2022.
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D. and Jefferson, A. 2021. Advanced 3D printed mini-vascular network for self-healing concrete. Presented at: Resilient Materials 4 Life 2020 (RM4L2020) International Conference, Online/Cardiff, 20-22 Sept 2021 Presented at Maddalena, R. and Wright-Syed, M. eds.Proceedings Resilient Materials 4 Life 2020 (RM4L2020). Cardiff University pp. 292-296.
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D., Jefferson, A., Selverajoo, T. and Evans, G. 2019. The development of mini-vascular networks for self-healing concrete. Presented at: Conference on Durable Concrete for Infrastructure under Severe Conditions, Ghent, 10 - 11 September 2019Proceedings of LORCENIS Conference: Durable Concrete for Infrastructure under Severe Conditions : Smart Admixtures, self-responsiveness and nano-additions. Ghent: Magnel Laboratory for Concrete Research pp. 19-23.
- De Nardi, C., Gardner, D. and Jefferson, A. D. 2020. Development of 3D printed networks in self-healing concrete. Materials 13(6), article number: 1328. (10.3390/ma13061328)
- De Nardi, C., Cecchi, A., Ferrara, L., Benedetti, A. and Cristofori, D. 2017. Effect of age and level of damage on the autogenous healing of lime mortars. Composites Part B: Engineering 124, pp. 144-157. (10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.05.041)
- De Nardi, C., Bullo, S., Ferrara, L., Ronchin, L. and Vavasori, A. 2017. Effectiveness of crystalline admixtures and lime/cement coated granules in engineered self-healing capacity of lime mortars. Materials and Structures 50(4), article number: 191. (10.1617/s11527-017-1053-3)
Ymchwil
Thema ymchwil: Deunyddiau Adeiladu, Cadwraeth ac adfer Treftadaeth Ddiwylliannol, Technoleg Hunan-iacháu, argraffu 3D.
Addysgu
2021 - Nawr: EN4574 / ENT700. Mecaneg Strwythurol Uwch. 4ydd flwyddyn MEng ac MSc. Modiwl ar ymddygiad mecanyddol gwaith maen.
Rwy'n Gymrawd o'r Academi Addysg Uwch (FHEA)
Bywgraffiad
Rhag 2017
PhD yn Ysgol Astudiaethau Doethuriaeth Prifysgol IUAV Fenis. Cylch XXX, gyda'r trac Arloesi ar gyfer adeiladu a threftadaeth ddiwylliannol. Teitl y traethawd hir: "Ymddygiad hunan-iacháu morter calch ar gyfer adfer strwythurol adeiladau maen hanesyddol".
Tachwedd 2008
MS mewn Pensaernïaeth ar gyfer Cadwraeth ym Mhrifysgol IUAV Fenis. Gradd: magna cum laude. Traethawd ymchwil ar weithrediadau ôl-ffitio, achos astudiaeth ar dreftadaeth bensaernïol.
Tachwedd 2002
MS mewn Cadwraeth Treftadaeth Bensaernïol ac Amgylcheddol ym Mhrifysgol IUAV Fenis.Gradd: magna cum laude. Traethawd ymchwil ar werthuso gwelliant strwythurol adeilad maen hanesyddol, gyda sylw i weithredoedd seismig.
Anrhydeddau a dyfarniadau
2003-2008
Roeddwn i'n aelod o dîm y prosiect ac yna o dîm goruchwylio'r safle ar safle'r adeilad, 'Bakery of Santa Marta in Verona a Silos di Ponente". Cyfanswm cost y gwaith: 50 milion ewro.
Derbyniodd y gwaith y Fedal Aur am Bensaernïaeth Eidalaidd 2015 (http://medagliadoro.org/en/finalistivincitori).
- Cyfraniad a gyhoeddwyd yn 'Un Restauro per Verona, la nuova sede universitaria di Santa Marta, Massimo Carmassi', a cura di M. Scimemi. Electa Architettura golygydd, Milano, 2010.
- Cyfraniad a gyhoeddwyd yn 'Conservazione e architettura, Progetto per il campus universitario di Verona, Massimo Carmassi', a cura di M Pastore e M. Spinelli, golygydd Marsilio, 2007
Aelodaethau proffesiynol
2025
Cofrestredig i ymarfer, Bardd Cofrestru Penseiri (ARB)
2012
Pensaer Siartredig: trwydded bensaernïol i ymarfer.
Pwyllgorau ac adolygu
- Sment a chyfansoddion concrit
- Deunyddiau Adeiladu ac Adeiladu
- Mecaneg Strwythurau Cerrig Cryfhau gyda Deunyddiau Cyfansawdd
- Datblygiadau mewn Peirianneg Sifil
Contact Details
DeNardiC@caerdydd.ac.uk
Adeiladau'r Frenhines -Adeilad y Gorllewin, Ystafell W. 2.34, 5 The Parade, Heol Casnewydd, Caerdydd, CF24 3AA
Adeiladau'r Frenhines -Adeilad y Gorllewin, Ystafell W. 2.34, 5 The Parade, Heol Casnewydd, Caerdydd, CF24 3AA