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Schut, J.F.N. (author)The excavated building pit is a frequently used building technique during the construction of structures below ground level. A temporary structure of sheet piles and underwater concrete is designed to retain soil and water. Ribbed tension piles are driven to compensate the hydrostatic pressure after de-watering of the construction pit. Generally...master thesis 2013
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van Bergen, Steven (author)Nanophotonics is the study of structures’ interaction with light with features at or below the nanometer scale. It has gained the interest of many researchers, as it can be used to control the flow of light very effectively in the design of, e.g., solar cells, highly efficient biosensors or lasers. The design of such devices can be non-intuitive...master thesis 2022
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Kappen, J.M.J. (author)Recent tunnelling projects have received a great amount of media attention due to settlement induced damage. Due to the simplified approach of existing risk assessment methods, a new assessment system is in development, which can account for three-dimensional structural aspects of buildings. The aim of this study is to investigate the influence...master thesis 2012
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Spannenburg, Trevor (author)Amsterdam and many other cities consist of a network of old quay walls, which sometimes have been constructed over a century ago. A large uncertainty exists concerning the current safety of these quay walls and their remaining service lifetime. In the current framework for the assessment of old urban quay walls, the influence of timber creep in...master thesis 2020
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De Lazzari, Elena (author)Generalized finite element methods have proved a great potential in the mesh-independent modeling of both weak and strong discontinuities, such as the ones encountered when treating materials with inclusions or cracks. By removing the constraint of a conforming mesh, more freedom is offered to modeling exact geometries by means of splines....master thesis 2017
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Swaab, Maarten (author)Atherosclerosis is a cardiovascular disease in the arteries and a primary cause of death in the industrialized world. Most deaths due to atherosclerosis occur when the fibrous cap covering the necrotic core ruptures, leading to a blood clot. To determine whether an atherosclerotic plaque will rupture requires the development of accurate...master thesis 2021
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Meulman, E. (author)In the last decades induced earthquakes are taking place more frequently in Groningen. This is due to gas extraction form the soil. Buildings are damaged by the earthquakes and building collapse is possible in the near future. Houses in Groningen are commonly build up out of single leaf masonry cavity walls and are not designed for earthquake...master thesis 2016
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Srisankar, V.B. (author)One of the major restrictions that hinder the versatility of electrical machines in any sector is their thermal limitations. This thesis deals with the study of the heat transfer occurring in an outer rotor permanent magnet synchronous machine used in the electric vehicle industry with the aim of exploring possibilities to reduce the hotspot...master thesis 2015
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Kota, S.K. (author)In recent times, composite materials are widely applied in the construction industry because of their superior properties compared to traditional materials like steel and concrete. The use of composite materials in defense and infrastructure protective applications to resist high rate dynamic loading conditions has been gaining the interest of a...master thesis 2020
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Dik, Inge (author)Soil-mix walls are subsoil walls, which are constructed by in situ mixing of soil<br/>with cement and water. The technique was initially used as a ground improvement<br/>technique and is now being developed as construction method for walls<br/>with a structural purpose. Currently these walls are reinforced with large steel<br/>profiles, which...master thesis 2017
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Ruesen, Joël (author)Large-scale cultivation of seaweed presents opportunities for multiple global challenges currently at play. Cultivated seaweed can provide a sustainable source of protein for humans and cattle without competing for land, freshwater supply or the use of fertilisers. Kelp forests are known to be a solid basis for an elaborate biome that supports...master thesis 2022
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Pouchias, Konstantinos (author)Lugs are a specific type of joint with a semi-circular geometry around the pinhole utilized in the aerospace field. Its distinct geometry and ability to carry loads in its plane make it a very common choice for design engineers. Although this type of joint is widely used, there are no analytical equations that can predict the stresses around the...master thesis 2023
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Sudhakaran, Kamaleshwar (author)As countries around the world are in a race for clean energy, various renewable energy sources are harvested to meet the energy needs. In Western Europe, wind energy is the primary source of renewable energy. To meet the energy demand, higher capacity wind turbines are being installed in deeper waters. In deep waters, monopile foundations are...master thesis 2018
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Desmedt, Michiel (author)Wind energy has shown to be a great renewable energy source, with a possible penetration of 20 % by 2040. In order to increase its competitiveness with fossil fuels, the LCOE should decrease further than it already has. Increasing the power rating of wind turbines has proven to be an effective way to achieve this. However, this results in...master thesis 2019
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Aukselis, A. (author)The Groningen region, in the Netherlands, experiences earthquakes since 1986. These earthquakes are new to the region and the structures built there are not designed for it. Therefore, they pose a great risk for the historical structures and people living in the area. Most of the buildings there are built using masonry and to analyze such...master thesis 2017
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de Jong, Miranda (author)Munition articles may be sensitive to case-crushing loading. This is a potential safety hazard since it may lead to accidental detonation. A better understanding of the mechanism causing the munition articles to react can help improve safety. A finite element model combined with post-processing is used to model a Steven test. This thesis...master thesis 2022
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Ramolini, Anna (author)The design of sails has always been done experimentally, and only recently simulations are starting to be used in the design process. This thesis is a first attempt in creating a solver that couples CFD and FEM in order to compute the deformed sail shape (flying shape) and the thrust it can provide. Such solvers already exist but are not...master thesis 2018
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Teeuwen, Eduard (author)It is becoming increasingly clear that the effects of climate change should be decreased or even mitigated. Green alternative sources of energy are being explored, and wind energy emerges as an important option that can be exploited on a large scale. Wind turbines are placed more and more often offshore due to larger and more stable wind...master thesis 2023
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Qin, WeiLun (author)Mars has been a target for space exploration for decades. Exploring the interior of the red planet could reveal information about its formation and evolution. In this thesis, the crustal structure of Mars is investigated by a power spectra analysis of both topographic and gravitational data. With models of flexural isostasy, the best-fitting...master thesis 2021