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Head of Research Centre Terra

Pauli Kolisoja

Professor
Earth structures
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358405851025
pauli.kolisoja@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7709-180X

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TerraGeo

Tim Länsivaara

Professor
Vice Dean of Research
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358407658085
tim.lansivaara@tuni.fi

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Marco DIgnazio

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358504416862
marco.dignazio@tuni.fi

Mohammadsadegh Farhadi

Doctoral Researcher
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358504333321
mohammadsadegh.farhadi@tuni.fi

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Selected publications

Farhadi, M.S., Länsivaara T. (2021). Development of an integrated game theory-optimization subground stratification model using cone penetration test (CPT) measurements. Engineering with Computers. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-020-01243-0

Kherad, M.Kh., Vakili, A.H., Selamat, M.R.b., Salimi, M., Farhadi, M.S., Dezh, M. (2020). An experimental evaluation of electroosmosis treatment effect on the mechanical and chemical behavior of expansive soils. Arabian Journal of Geosciences. 10.1007/s12517-020-5266-3

Vakili, A.H., Shojaei, S.I., Salimi, M., Selamat, M.R.b., Farhadi, M.S. (2020). Contact erosional behaviour of foundation of pavement embankment constructed with nanosilica-treated dispersive soils. Soils and Foundations. 10.1016/j.sandf.2020.02.001.

Vakili, A.H., Narimousa, R., Salimi, M., Farhadi, M.S., Dezh, M. (2019). Effect of freeze-thaw cycles on characteristics of marl soils treated by electroosmosis application. Cold Regions Science and Technology. 102861. 10.1016/j.coldregions.2019.102861.

Khoshbakht, E., Vakili, A.H., Farhadi, M.S., Salimi, M. (2018). Reducing the negative impact of freezing and thawing cycles on marl by means of the electrokinetical injection of calcium chloride. Cold Regions Science and Technology. 157. 10.1016/j.coldregions.2018.10.010.

Vakili, A.H., Ghasemi, J., Razip Bin Selamat, M., Salimi, M., Farhadi, M.S. (2018). Internal erosional behaviour of dispersive clay stabilized with lignosulfonate and reinforced with polypropylene fiber. Construction and Building Materials. 193. 405-415. 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.10.213.

Farhadi, M.S., Zomorrodian, M.A. Heydarpour, M. Hoseini, A., Farhadi, S. (2013). The effect of electrokinetical injection of chemical solutions with different cation exchange capacities on load bearing of pile.

Farhadi, M.S., Zomorrodian, M.A. (2010). Improvement of dispersive clay through electrokinetical injection of chemical solutions.

Markus Haikola

University Instructor
maa- ja pohjarakenteet
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
markus.haikola@tuni.fi

Mika Knuuti

University Instructor
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358505240667
+358442610080
mika.knuuti@tuni.fi

Juho Mansikkamäki

University Instructor
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358408490956
juho.mansikkamaki@tuni.fi

TerraRoad

Pirjo Kuula

Project Manager
Research laboratory Geola
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358408490305
pirjo.kuula@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5395-0315

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About me

I work in the research centre Terra as project manager and teacher.

Responsibilities

My work consists of research work dealing rock aggregates, asphalt, circular economy and recycled materials. I am teaching e.g. geology of soils, circular economy of infrastructures and research methods of materials used in infrastructure construction.

Field of expertise

My main expertise is the quality and testing of rock aggregates. Recycled materials and asphalt are also very important part of my knowledge.

Research unit

Research centre Terra, TerraRoad, Geola and Gellab. Homepage https://research.tuni.fi/terra-en/.

Minna Leppänen

University Instructor
Research Centre Terra
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358401981733
minna.leppanen@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4952-4388

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Nuutti Vuorimies

Project Manager
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358407203050
nuutti.vuorimies@tuni.fi

Pauli Kolisoja

Professor
Earth structures
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358405851025
pauli.kolisoja@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7709-180X

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TerraRail

Heikki Luomala

Project Manager
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358405521490
heikki.luomala@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7113-3527

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About me

Research manager in TerraRail research group, Title of Docent in Railway Engineering.

Responsibilities

Head of TerraRail research group. Railway related research, education and development. Supervisor of Candidate and Master's thesis and Doctoral dissetations.

Field of expertise

Railway engineering, vehicle-track interaction, railway track structure components, materials, dimensioning, monitoring and service life.

Research unit

https://research.tuni.fi/terrarail-en/

Juha Latvala

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358445003585
juha.latvala@tuni.fi

Tiia Loponen

Doctoral Researcher
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358503013652
tiia.loponen@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7305-0178

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Research topics

Track superstructure

Multibody simulations

Railway vehicle models

Vehicle-track-interaction

Wheel-rail-contact

Research unit

Research Centre Terra, TerraRail

Project links

Selected publications

Own links

Latest publications

Rail side wear and its effect on train steering properties in curves

Loponen, T.-R. & Luomala, H., 26 lokak. 2023, Proceedings of the 12th International Heavy Haul Association Conference. Gräbe, P. J. (toim.). Virginia USA: International Heavy Haul Conference IHHA, s. 232-238 7 Sivumäärä 19. (Proceedings of the International Heavy Haul Association Conference).

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Tavaravaunun telityypin vaikutus rataan kohdistuviin kuormituksiin

Loponen, T.-R., Shaik, R., Luomala, H. & Varis, R., 17 lokak. 2023, Väylävirasto. 122 Sivumäärä (Väyläviraston julkaisuja; Vuosikerta 2023, nro 65)

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Vaihteiden kehitystyö

Varis, R., Luomala, H. & Loponen, T.-R., kesäk. 2023, Väylävirasto. 104 Sivumäärä (Väyläviraston julkaisuja; Vuosikerta 46/2023)

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Kiskon sivukuluminen - kuinka vaarallista se on?

Loponen, T.-R., 21 tammik. 2020, julkaisussa: Rautatietekniikka. 2020, 1, s. 42-43

Tutkimustuotos: Artikkeli › Ammatillinen

Kiskon sivukulumisen vaikutus kaluston suistumisriskiin

Loponen, T.-R., Sangi, I. & Luomala, H., 2020, Väylävirasto. 97 Sivumäärä (Väyläviraston julkaisuja; Vuosikerta 41/2020)

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Monikappaledynamiikkaan perustuvien kalustomallien verifiointi

Loponen, T.-R., Salmenperä, P., Sangi, I. & Nurmikolu, A., 2020, Väylävirasto. 71 Sivumäärä (Väyläviraston julkaisuja; nro 10/2020)

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Rautatiematkalla Yhdysvalloissa

Varis, R. & Loponen, T.-R., 2019, julkaisussa: Rautatietekniikka. 2019, 1, s. 38-41

Tutkimustuotos: Artikkeli › Ammatillinen

Studies of Snow-Dropping from a Train on a Turnout due to Dynamic Excitations

Loponen, T.-R., Salmenperä, P., Luomala, H. & Nurmikolu, A., 2 helmik. 2018, julkaisussa: JOURNAL OF COLD REGIONS ENGINEERING. 32, 2, 10 Sivumäärä, 04018003.

Tutkimustuotos: Artikkeli › Tieteellinen › vertaisarvioitu

Verification of railway multibody simulation models

Loponen, T.-R., 12 kesäk. 2018.

Tutkimustuotos: Abstrakti › Tieteellinen

Verification of railway vehicle models by stationary eigenmode analysis

Loponen, T.-R., Salmenperä, P. & Nurmikolu, A., 2018, Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Railway Technology. Civil-Comp Press

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Antti Pelho

Doctoral Researcher
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
antti.pelho@tuni.fi

Marko Peltomäki

Doctoral Researcher
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
marko.peltomaki@tuni.fi

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Tommi Rantala

Researcher
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358503015668
tommi.rantala@tuni.fi

Riku Varis

Project Manager
ratarakenteet
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358503008951
riku.varis@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8375-2950

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Konsta Karkimo

Research Assistant
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
konsta.karkimo@tuni.fi

TerraDigi

Kalle Vaismaa

Professor of Practice
Infrarakentamisen digitalisaatio
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358400567283
kalle.vaismaa@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4709-2876

Kaisu Laitinen

Researcher
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358504782381
kaisu.laitinen@tuni.fi

Maiju Örmä

Doctoral Researcher
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358504363366
maiju.orma@tuni.fi

GeoLa

Tero Porkka

Specialist
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358504479155
tero.porkka@tuni.fi

Antti Akkanen

Research Engineer
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358503765099
antti.akkanen@tuni.fi

Marko Happo

Laboratory Coordinator
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
marko.happo@tuni.fi

Leena Lehtinen

Senior Laboratory Technician
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358503182480
leena.m.lehtinen@tuni.fi

Eija Sappinen

Laboratory Assistant
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Tampere University
358503449648
eija.sappinen@tuni.fi

Ville Kinnunen

Laboratory Assistant
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358505273354
ville.kinnunen@tuni.fi

Nuutti Vuorimies

Project Manager
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358407203050
nuutti.vuorimies@tuni.fi

Pirjo Kuula

Project Manager
Research laboratory Geola
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358408490305
pirjo.kuula@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5395-0315

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About me

I work in the research centre Terra as project manager and teacher.

Responsibilities

My work consists of research work dealing rock aggregates, asphalt, circular economy and recycled materials. I am teaching e.g. geology of soils, circular economy of infrastructures and research methods of materials used in infrastructure construction.

Field of expertise

My main expertise is the quality and testing of rock aggregates. Recycled materials and asphalt are also very important part of my knowledge.

Research unit

Research centre Terra, TerraRoad, Geola and Gellab. Homepage https://research.tuni.fi/terra-en/.

Mirka Pietiläinen

Senior Laboratory Technician
Faculty of Built Environment
Tampere University
+358505930167
mirka.pietilainen@tuni.fi