Henrik Brøner JørgensenView profile
Associate Professor
Henrik Brøner Jørgensen is an Associate Professor in Structural Concrete at the Department of Technology and Innovation, SDU Civil and Architectural Engineering, University of Southern Denmark. He is also affiliated with the SDU Climate Cluster, reflecting his engagement in sustainable and resilient infrastructure. His work bridges experimental research and practical design applications in structural engineering. He earned his MSc and PhD from the University of Southern Denmark in 2011 and 2014, respectively. His research focuses on the load-carrying capacity of concrete structures, particularly through the development of mechanical models based on experimental studies and plasticity theory. Key contributions include models for U-bar loop connections in composite bridges (adopted in the draft Eurocode 2) and shear capacity models for looped wire rope connections used in Danish precast concrete wall elements. His research interests span shear behavior in reinforced and prestressed concrete, design of connections, 3D-printed concrete, strengthening of existing structures, and reuse of structural elements. Recent publications (2022–2024) emphasize experimental investigations into looped wire rope anchorage, shear in non-reinforced elements, and structural parameters in 3D-printed concrete, indicating a strong focus on innovation and sustainability in construction. His publications demonstrate consistent output in high-impact areas such as experimental structural engineering, plasticity-based modeling, and sustainable construction technologies. While no specific scientific awards are listed, the adoption of his models into national and European design standards underscores their significance and real-world impact. Henrik supervises academic work, with at least two supervised projects listed. He has also engaged in public outreach through 17 media contributions discussing sustainable construction and reuse of materials. He is active in research networks and collaborates internationally, particularly in the domains of precast concrete and shear behavior. He is involved in research groups focusing on innovative structural design, serviceability, and resilience of concrete structures, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical engineering solutions.














