Molecular dynamics simulation on bulk bitumen systems and its potential connections to macroscale performance: Review and discussion

Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation plays an effective role in predicting the critical properties and explaining the macroscale phenomenon at the nanoscale. This review summarized the application cases of MD simulations in various bitumen systems, considering aging, modification, and rejuvenation factors. Meanwhile, the potential relationships...

Reassess of the transition zones: Providing places in the Lodewijk van Deysselbuurt that enable the residents to appropriate, modify and participate in their built environment

This graduation arises from the urgent need to revitalize a problematic post-war neighbourhood in Amsterdam-West. There is a lack of places for residents to connect with each other and with their built environment. The zones between the private and public domain, the transition zones of the ‘General Expansion Plan’ aren’t enabling or encouraging...

Electron microscopy investigations of А356 alloy modified with nanoparticles

Two types of A356 alloy castings in initial and modified with nanoparticles condition produced by gravitational casting were studied. Samples, as-cut from the castings, were subjected to light optical microscopy (LM), thermal analyses, Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD) and Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) analyses....

Next Generation of Topside Lifting: The most cost effective modification to extend the platform capabilities of the Pioneering Spirit

In the last decades a lot of oil platforms have been built. According to Infield (Infield, 2015), there are over 800 oil platforms out in the ocean. These platforms need to be decommissioned at the end of their lifetime. The Pioneering Spirit (PS), is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose twin hull vessel with the capability to decommission and...

'Food For Thought'

The DGS will be transformed into a culinary educational center. This center is place for the school childern (and neighbors) to share their passion for farming and cooking with others. The culinary center will contribute to the awareness of pure and healthy food.