Synchronization in Rowing: Thesis on the effect of crew synchronization on rowing performance

On all levels of rowing, a general rule is that you have to row together. Rowing together has no clear-cut definition. However, it is known that each rower has his or her own style, which can be registered in movement patterns and force curves. The big question is how to combine these individual styles such that the crew works together in the...

Gate Design For Large, High Head Locks: "The development of an innovative lock gate"

This master thesis researches the necessity and possibilities of new/innovative lock gate technologies for future large & high head locks, like the Panama Canal Expansion Project. A historical data analysis has been performed, contemplates over 220 of the worlds largest locks throughout time, analyzing the development and application of...