MUd Development for Innovative and Sustainable building

Every year, more than 100 million m³ of sediment are dredged from European ports and waterways to maintain navigability. Much of this dredged material is relocated to the sea as part of routine maintenance. However, dredged sediment also represents a potentially valuable resource that could contribute to more sustainable material cycles. In the Netherlands, this transition is already underway. Dredged sediment is increasingly being recognized as a resource rather than waste and is being reused in applications such as dike reinforcement, coastal protection, and construction materials. Building on this momentum, the MUDIS project aims to improve existing approaches for producing bricks from dredged mud and to advance the development of more sustainable brick solutions. The use of dredged sediment in brick production is not a new concept. Research by Cappuyns et al. (2015) demonstrated its technical feasibility, and beneficial reus

Penvoerder

Technische Universiteit Delft

Subsidiejaar

2025

Startdatum

2026-01-01

Einddatum

2026-12-31