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Feng, Lichao (author), Yi, Shengjie (author), Zhao, Shuyuan (author), Zhong, Qiucheng (author), Ren, Feirong (author), Liu, C. (author), Zhang, Y. (author), Wang, Wenshou (author), Li, Zhenming (author)Recycling aluminosilicate-based solid wastes is imperative to realize the sustainable development of constructions. By using alkali activation technology, aluminosilicate-based solid wastes, such as furnace slag, fly ash, red mud, and most of the bio-ashes, can be turned into alternative binder materials to Portland cement to reduce the carbon...review 2024
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Couwenberg, Ruben (author)The Internet of Things (IoT) consists out of billions of devices. This vast size magnifies the security and efficiency challenges the IoT faces. Blockchain (BC) features like decentralisation, immutability and smart contracts can negate these IoT challenges. <br/>In this paper we discuss how BC based solutions can significantly increase the...bachelor thesis 2023
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van Nieuwburg, W.C.A.M. (author), van Spreuwel, B.J.J. (author), Tran, Minh Tâm Kevin (author), Yang, M.D. (author), Greidanus, A.J. (author), Mulder, G. (author), Tummers, M.J. (author), Westerweel, J. (author), Suijker, W. (author), van Wijk, R. (author)The principal aim of the work presented here is to investigate and demonstrate that a forward tilted rowing blade would result in a more efficient and effective motion of the blade through the water that would result in a higher boat speed when an equal input power is provided. A 1:5 scaled rowing boat is used to determine the performance of...journal article 2023
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Ortiz Lizcano, J.C. (author), Villa, Simona (author), Zhou, Y. (author), Frantzi, Georgia (author), Vattis, Kyriakos (author), Calcabrini, A. (author), Yang, G. (author), Zeman, M. (author), Isabella, O. (author)Herein, the application of a comprehensive modeling framework that can help optimize the design of multilayered optical filters for coloring photovoltaic (PV) modules is presented based on crystalline silicon solar cells. To overcome technical issues related to the implementation of color filters (CFs) on PV modules, like glare and color...journal article 2023
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Provó Kluit, Mark (author)Largescale machine learning frameworks can accelerate training of a neural network by per forming distributed training on a cluster using multiple GPUs per node and multiple nodes. Because distributed training on a cluster involves many nodes which need to communicate and load and exchange data, a machine learning framework may at certain...master thesis 2022
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Vader, Kevin (author)The housing market in the Netherlands faces two challenges which are the housing shortage and the climate crisis. Modular construction can help solve these challenges due to the many advantages that modular construction has over traditional construction. The advantages that are most related to solving these challenges are the reduced...master thesis 2022
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Rahimi, Serveh (author), Shooshtari, M. (author)Here we investigated a novel layer-based optimization technique to improve the performance of a CZTSe solar cell. By using this technique, the optical behavior and electrical properties of the proposed solar cell improved significantly as a result of the changes in the layer specifications and the layer materials. The structure of the cell...journal article 2022
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Leenen, A.J.R. (author), van Trigt, B. (author), Hoozemans, M. J.M. (author), Veeger, H.E.J. (author)Background: Baseball pitching performance can be mechanically explained by the summation of speed principle and the principle of optimal coordination of partial momenta. Impeding optimal energy generation or transfer by or between the pelvis and trunk segments could provide valuable insight into possible compensation or catch-up mechanisms...journal article 2022
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de Zeeuw, C.M. (author), Peeters, D.M.J. (author), Bergsma, O.K. (author), Benedictus, R. (author)For pick-and-place processes to become widely implemented in industry a consistent and acceptable product quality needs to be achieved. In the state of the art it is assumed that reinforcements will be in perfect condition at the start of forming or draping. In reality the handling process can already result in undesired deformations. The...journal article 2022
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Roelofsen, C.P.G. (author), Jansen, K.M.B. (author)In this study, using construction activities as an example, a proposal is made for the time-dependent prediction of the thermal sensation and the performance loss using a cooling vest, under transient conditions. The approach presented here can, mutatis mutandis, be used for any work activity and the use of a cooling vest, whether or not in a...journal article 2022
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Roelofsen, C.P.G. (author), Jansen, K.M.B. (author), Vink, P. (author)This paper has the objective to initiate a discussion on potential improvements or extension of the validity of the original equation of the Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PPD), according to (NEN-)EN-ISO 7730. This paper is to be regarded as a supplement to a paper on a re-derivation of the PMV equation in the Fanger model (Roelofsen,...journal article 2022
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Tušar, Marjan (author), Kakar, Muhammad Rafiq (author), Poulikakos, Lily D. (author), Pasquini, Emiliano (author), Baliello, Andrea (author), Pasetto, Marco (author), Porot, Laurent (author), Wang, Di (author), Lo Presti, Davide (author), Varveri, Aikaterini (author)Inter-laboratory experiments were designed to evaluate the impact of plastic waste blended directly in bitumen and to assess the properties, using conventional and advanced bituminous binder testing. The blends targeted 5% of plastic waste in 95% bitumen, using two types of polyethylene (PE) primary (pellets) and secondary (shreds) waste. The...journal article 2022
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PAPAEVANGELOU, ELENI (author)Refugee camps’ design raises unique challenges. The populations that move to exile, are exposed, and often traumatized. The period of an emergency can not be defined most of the times, as well as the funds are likely to be deficient, and the design must also operate under constraints of both an institutional and pragmatic nature. This imposes...student report 2021
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van Rijn, Vincent (author)Virtualization is the fundamental technology that enabled the widespread adoption of cloud computing. With the ever-increasing pervasiveness of the cloud computing paradigm, strong isolation guarantees and low performance overhead from isolation platforms are paramount. An ideal isolation platform offers both: an infallible isolation boundary...master thesis 2021
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Maričić, Marko (author)Despite its potential benefits of reduced traffic congestion and discounted trips, incorporating ride-pooling in a city comes with a set of challenges that require thorough analysis, optimisation, and planning. Even though, services like \textit{Uber} have existed in Amsterdam for over a decade, city wide ride-pooling has yet to be implemented....student report 2021
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Haddou, Assia (author)The environmental impact of aviation is a well-known issue scientists all around the world are desperate to tackle. The population that can afford air travel is growing and this demand is likely to double within the next 20 years. This increasing demand comes at a hefty price: the emissions of greenhouse gases cause climate change and local air...master thesis 2021
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Marin, L. (author), van Grunsven, J.B. (author), Stone, T.W. (author)The paper explores the potential for improvisational techniques used in ethics tutorials with the aim of fostering moral sensitivity. Recently there has been an increased interest in researching how performance-based techniques can foster certain ethical competencies. In ethics education for engineering, role-playing games have been an example...conference paper 2021
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Skodra, Julita (author), Connop, Stuart (author), Tacnet, Jean-Marc (author), Van Cauwenbergh, Nora (author), Almassy, D. (author), Baldacchini, C. (author), Basco Carrera, L. (author), Caitana, B. (author), Cardinali, M. (author)The Handbook aims to provide decision-makers with a comprehensive NBS impact assessment framework, and a robust set of indicators and methodologies to assess impacts of nature-based solutions across 12 societal challenge areas: Climate Resilience; Water Management; Natural and Climate Hazards; Green Space Management; Biodiversity; Air Quality;...book chapter 2021
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Chrysochoidis-Antsos, N. (author), van Bussel, G.J.W. (author), Bozelie, Jan (author), Mertens, Sander M. (author), van Wijk, A.J.M. (author)Micro wind turbines can be structurally integrated on top of the solid base of noise barriers near highways. A number of performance factors were assessed with holistic experiments in wind tunnel and in the field. The wind turbines underperformed when exposed in yawed flow conditions. The theoretical cosθ theories for yaw misalignment did not...journal article 2021
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Roelofsen, C.P.G. (author), Jansen, K.M.B. (author), Vink, P. (author)For sedentary activities, the PMV equation, derived by Fanger, is mainly based on the research of Nevins et al. (720 test subjects). Nevins' experiments were later on repeated by Fanger, but with 128 college-age Danish subjects and 128 elderly Danish subjects, instead of American subjects. Rohles did the research from Nevins et al. again, but...journal article 2021