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Zhai, X. (author), Wang, Weiming (author), Chen, Falai (author), Wu, J. (author)Recent years have seen a growing interest in topology optimization of functionally graded microstructures, characterized by an array of microstructures with varying volume fractions. However, microstructures optimized at slightly different volume fractions do not necessarily connect well when placed adjacently. Furthermore, optimization is...journal article 2024
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Valle Marchante, N. (author), Haverkort, J.W. (author)The high mass transfer to or from gas-evolving electrodes is an attractive feature of electrochemical reactors, which can be partly attributed to the large convective flows that arise due to the buoyancy of bubbles. We derive exact analytical expressions for mass transfer coefficients for the case of constant gas flux boundary conditions. For...journal article 2024
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Chen, J. (author), Dwarka, V.N.S.R. (author), Vuik, Cornelis (author)The Helmholtz equation is related to seismic exploration, sonar, antennas, and medical imaging applications. It is one of the most challenging problems to solve in terms of accuracy and convergence due to the scalability issues of the numerical solvers. For 3D large-scale applications, high-performance parallel solvers are also needed. In this...journal article 2024
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Bugeat, B. (author), Boldini, P.C. (author), Hasan, A.M. (author), Pecnik, Rene (author)This paper addresses the stability of plane Couette flow in the presence of strong density and viscosity stratifications. It demonstrates the existence of a generalised inflection point that satisfies the generalised Fjørtoft criterion of instability when a minimum of kinematic viscosity is present in the base flow. The characteristic scales...journal article 2024
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van Buuren, Michiel M.A. (author), Ahedi, Harbeer (author), Arbabi, Vahid (author), Arden, Nigel K. (author), Cicuttini, Flavia (author), Cootes, Timothy F. (author), Crossley, Kay (author), Felson, David (author), Kluzek, Stefan (author), Lane, Nancy E. (author), Lynch, John A. (author), Nelson, Amanda E. (author), Weinans, Harrie (author), Agricola, Rintje (author)Purpose Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of pain and disability worldwide. Lack of effective therapies may reflect poor knowledge on its aetiology and risk factors, and result in the management of end-stage hip OA with costly joint replacement. The Worldwide Collaboration on OsteoArthritis prediCtion for the Hip (World COACH)...journal article 2024
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Zhang, H. (author), Llombart, Nuria (author), Bueno Lopez, J. (author), Freni, Angelo (author)Photoconductive antennas (PCAs) are promising candidates for sensing and imaging applications. In recent years, our group has investigated their properties under pulsed laser illumination in transmission using a time-domain (TD) Norton equivalent circuit. Here, we extend this analysis to the link between a photoconductive source and a...journal article 2024
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Zhao, Jian (author), Kang, Jin (author), Cao, Xiaofeng (author), Bian, Rui (author), Liu, G. (author), Hu, Shengchao (author), Wu, Xinghua (author), Li, Chong (author), Wang, Dianchang (author), Qi, Weixiao (author), Huang, Cunrui (author), Liu, Huijuan (author), Qu, Jiuhui (author)The first pandemic wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) induced a considerable increase in several antivirals and antibiotics in surface water. The common symptoms of COVID-19 are viral and bacterial infections, while comorbidities (e.g., hypertension and diabetes) and mental shock (e.g., insomnia and anxiety) are nonnegligible....journal article 2024
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Rahimi, E. (author), Zhang, K. (author), Kosari, A. (author), Van den Steen, Nils (author), Homborg, A.M. (author), Terryn, H.A. (author), Mol, J.M.C. (author), Gonzalez Garcia, Y. (author)Utilizing a dedicated micro-sized three-electrode cell, this study systematically investigates early-stage electrochemical properties and corrosion behavior of pure iron under single droplets. Various volumes and NaCl concentrations were considered during the evaporation-driven shape and concentration evolution of single droplets. The...journal article 2024
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van Trigt, B. (author), Goethem, Jeffrey van (author), van den Bekerom, Michel (M P.J.). (author), Veeger, H.E.J. (author), Hoozemans, Marco (M J.M.). (author)Background: In baseball, repetitive pitching leads to medial elbow injuries, particularly to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). To prevent pitchers from UCL injuries, it is important to quantify the response to elbow stress. Repetitive elbow external valgus torque and muscular fatigue induced by repetitive pitching could affect markers of...journal article 2024
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Zhao, Z. (author), Huang, J. (author), Chen, Lydia Y. (author), Roos, S. (author)Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) are increasingly adopted by the industry to synthesize realistic images using competing generator and discriminator neural networks. Due to data not being centrally available, Multi-Discriminator (MD)-GANs training frameworks employ multiple discriminators that have direct access to the real data....conference paper 2024
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Andreadis, Georgios (author), Mulder, Joas I. (author), Bouter, P.A. (author), Bosman, P.A.N. (author), Alderliesten, T. (author)The transformation model is an essential component of any deformable image registration approach. It provides a representation of physical deformations between images, thereby defining the range and realism of registrations that can be found. Two types of transformation models have emerged as popular choices: B-spline models and mesh models....conference paper 2024
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Kuai, H. (author), Civera, M. (author), Coletta, G. (author), Chiaia, B. (author), Surace, C. (author)In structural engineering, offshore structures are undoubtedly among the most exposed to the effects of harsh environmental conditions. The external conditions of these semi-immersed systems involve complex combinations of wave and wind loads. The operating conditions are also unique because oil production platforms are subjected to repeated...journal article 2024
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Sun, Yubo (author), Mohan, Manu K. (author), Dai, Xiaodi (author), Zhang, Yiyuan (author), Ye, G. (author), De Schutter, Geert (author)The proper control of the rheological performance of silicate-based alkali-activated slag (AAS) mixtures is problematic, as the conventional superplasticizers become less effective in alkaline media. Nevertheless, several methods have been proposed to improve the workability of silicate-activated AAS, such as by extending the mixing time, and...journal article 2024
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Noh, Brayden (author), Wani, Omar (author), Dunne, K.B.J. (author), Lamb, Michael P. (author)Lateral migration of meandering rivers poses erosional risks to human settlements, roads, and infrastructure in alluvial floodplains. While there is a large body of scientific literature on the dominant mechanisms driving river migration, it is still not possible to accurately predict river meander evolution over multiple years. This is in part...journal article 2024
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Prakash, Suriya (author), Perrin, H.R.L. (author), Botto, L. (author)Particles trapped at a fluid-fluid interface by capillary forces can form a monolayer that jams and buckles when subject to uniaxial compression. Here we investigate experimentally the buckling mechanics of monolayers of millimeter-sized rigid plates trapped at a planar fluid-fluid interface subject to uniaxial compression in a Langmuir...journal article 2024
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Savoldi, F. (author)This article examines the increasingly conflictual relationship between ports and their surrounding communities at a time of wide-reaching infrastructural expansion. It highlights how the centralization of power and logistical gigantism produce deterritorializing frictions, decoupling inhabitants from their territories and creating the...journal article 2024
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Spriggs, A.M.S. (author), Mosselman, E. (author), Schielen, R.M.J. (author), Stancanelli, L.M. (author)Recent policy initiatives in Europe emphasize a movement towards nature-based solutions in flood management; however, a quantitative relationship between specific flood management measures and indicators of ecological health and biodiversity is difficult to establish (Penning et al., 2023). In the Netherlands, several studies have been conducted...abstract 2024
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Yuksel, O. (author), Caglar, Baris (author), Broggi, G.C. (author), Michaud, Véronique (author), Akkerman, Remko (author), Baran, Ismet (author)The transverse permeability of roving/tow-based fiber reinforcement is of great importance for accurate flow modeling in the pultrusion process. This study proposes an experimental approach to characterize the roving-based fiber beds' permeability under different compaction conditions. The experimental permeability results of thick roving...journal article 2024
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Leonetti, Leonardo (author), Verhelst, H.M. (author)The present study aims to develop an original solid-like shell element for large deformation analysis of hyperelastic shell structures in the context of isogeometric analysis (IGA). The presented model includes a new variable to describe the thickness change of the shell and allows for the application of unmodified three-dimensional...journal article 2024
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Mlecnik, E. (author), Qian, QK (author), Straub, A. (author), Ersoy, A. (author), Remøy, H.T. (author), Gruis, V.H. (author), Hobma, Fred (author), Rooij, R.M. (author), Vande Putte, H.J.M. (author), van Bortel, G.A. (author), Roeling, M.M. (author)It is recommended to integrate specific management competencies in academic education to support the transition towards environmentally sustainable practices, particularly in the construction and real estate sector. This paper explores how architectural management education can integrate environmental sustainability within its current university...book chapter 2024