Design of new hand prosthesis with two modes: Realizing a proof-of-principle to validate feasibility of a hybrid hand prosthesis

Background<br/>An upper limb amputee currently has two choices for a body-powered prosthesis, a Voluntary Opening (VO) or Voluntary Closing (VC) hand prosthesis. Which type is best, depends on the task and the individual. Currently, there are no good options for VO and VC in one design. <br/>Objectives<br/>To design a proof-of-principle of a...

3D knitting for transformable, load-bearing structures

This research-through-design explores 3D knitting for load-bearing, transformable structures using a Material-Driven Design approach. 3D knitting is a low-waste textile production method that allows for highly adaptable designs and an iterative design process. Current literature is studied in various domains, exhibiting the knowledge gap on...

Performance analysis on joint mode and destination choice: a tour-based model of Limburg

Comparing the performance of distribution functions and a discrete choice model, on a mode &amp; destination choice in a tour-based model. An discrete choice model is composed for a tour-based model. Both choice models are implemented in a large-scale tour-based model and the performances are compared.

A Digital Platform for Information Systems in Dutch first-line healthcare: A study on Boundary Resources

This master thesis explores the boundary resources in Dutch first line healthcare that are required in order to increase the intent of Information Systems suppliers in to join a digital platform. This is researched, as information systems suppliers lack an ability to innovate. Innovation can be increased by an open digital platform for...

Reserve fleet capacity

Airline reserve fleet capacity is a wide spread phenomenon and is used to limit the impact of delays on the planned flight schedule. This paper focuses on reserve fleet capacity in the form of standby unscheduled air craft. By means of a Monte Carlo simulation on an existing flight schedule using a rule-based delay mitigation model the...

Designing an agent-based model to help determine what urban heat island mitigation solutions can best be implemented in existing urban areas

The Urban Heat Island effect increases the air temperature in cities compared to rural areas because cities have a lot more hardened surfaces than rural areas. As the amount of people living in cities increases and the global air temperatures rise, these negative effects will increase and mitigation action has to be taken. This research...

Development of a proposal work schedule forecasting method: For engineering work packages in custom trailing suction hopper shipbuilding projects at Royal IHC

An issue that arises during the execution of shipbuilding engineering projects at Royal IHC is an imbalance between the sum of all necessary engineering work, and all engineers that are employed who are available to execute the work. This research aims to develop a new method to help establish a proposal engineering work schedule forecast for...

Generalisation of Hydrography Networks for a Vario-scale Basemap

The vario-scale concept has proved an alternative for the well known discrete multi-scale solution. However the vario-scale concept is still ongoing research and requires further development e.g. on how to generate better content for vario-scale maps? This research does focus on how to incorporate hydrography networks in the vario-scale solution...

A place for ceramics in a city of stone

A design for a Centre for Ceramics with workshops and exhibition space in the historical centre of Maastricht.

Back to Shenzhen's future: Restructuring metabolism systems for megacities

A strategic, multi-scalar and multi-actor approach to revitalizing the existing water-, waste-. and food systems within the Shenzhen SEZ is assessed and modelled. Concordant local interventions are furthermore implemented, integrating local conditions into the overarching strategy. Furthermore, a phenomenological view of these systems is...

Station Zuidas Amsterdam

Design of infrastructural node ZuidasDok in Amsterdam's Zuidas, which organizes the different flows of traffic, while offering freedoms for the pedestrian. The historical Zuidelijke Wandelweg that got demolished when the ground got prepared to construct Zuidas and Buitenveldert, is transformed and rebuilt and is now part of the public domain of...

Community-based Co-design for informal care: Bridging the gap between technology and real life

Innovative Product Service Systems (PSSs) are needed in order to keep the healthcare system affordable, while safeguarding or enhancing care quality. This study examined application of the Community-based Co-design approach to assistive technology development for informal care. A sequence of methods was applied, involving end-users and...

Automatic Invariant Finding in Dynamic Web Applications

Web applications are rapidly becoming more advanced since the introduction of AJAX technologies. Famous examples include Google’s GMail, Maps and Docs, as well as Twitter and Facebook. These technological advancements bring along a number of challenges, mostly concerning web application testing. In this thesis, we propose a number of techniques...

Inleiding tot de bezwijkanalyse van een gewapende grond konstruktie (in het kader van het P.A.C. onderzoek)

Sinds de ontwikkeling en beschrijving van het gewapende grond principe door de Franse architect Henri Vidal is er veel onderzoek gedaan naar het gedrag van gewapende grond konstrukties. Dit onderzoek betrof zowel laboratorium onderzoek als metingen aan gewapende grondkonstrukties op ware grootte en op speciale proefmuren.

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