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van Dongen, Jasper (author)With climate change posing increasing risks, the Advisory Council for Aviation Research and Innovation in Europe (ACARE) aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 75% and NOx emissions by 90% per passenger kilometer by 2050, compared to a baseline aircraft from 2000. The ARENA project addresses this by developing a waste heat recovery system using...master thesis 2024
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Vos, Geert (author)This research has aimed to investigate the possibility of applying a neural network algorithm into the structural design process of bascule bridge leaves, by creating a workflow in Grasshopper. The demand for this tool, originates from the fact that the current design process is experienced as linear and slow, and does not fit the dynamic design...master thesis 2024
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Lippes, Stijn (author)With the ambition of policy makers to encourage a modal shift to rail, an increase in the demand for running trains can be expected. Capacity wise, this increase in demand could be facilitated by applying moving-block signalling. If railway traffic increases however, so does the difficulty of managing it. Rescheduling systems are currently being...master thesis 2024
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de Bruijn, May (author)Accurate placement of screws in spinal surgery is vital to mitigate risks like instability, nerve damage, or spinal cord injury, which can lead to various complications such as pain, sensory loss, muscle weakness, or paralysis below the injury site [33]. However, success rates in screw placement vary widely, ranging from 27.6% to 100% [56].<br/>...master thesis 2024
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Valls Badia, Pere (author)Inspired by the leading-edge protuberances found on the flippers of humpback whales, tubercles have drawn significant interest for improving airfoil aerodynamic performance. In static conditions, airfoils with tubercles exhibit a softer onset of stall and increased lift in post-stall regime, though with a reduced maximum lift coefficient....master thesis 2024
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Durieux, Killian (author)Dynamic balancing can offer significant benefits to applications where moving parts are present. It aims to reduce the reaction forces and moments due to inertia of the parts, thereby reducing vibrations. Dynamic balancing receives significant academic interest for planar and spatial applications, but limited attention for spherical mechanisms....master thesis 2024
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Smid, Sanne (author)Effective management of operating room (OR) schedules is vital for the efficient operation of healthcare facilities, especially considering the impact of decisions on staff, patients and costs. While extensive research has focused on optimizing initial schedules, the dynamic nature of surgery days introduces uncertainties that impact scheduling...master thesis 2024
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Woudstra, Jelle (author)In an era where global energy consumption has been rising steadily, the demand and supply of renewable energy sources have become increasingly important. Offshore wind is a promising renewable energy source, which has been actively developed in the last decades in the form of bottom-founded offshore wind, bound to shallow water. Floating...master thesis 2024
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Vlot, Henri (author)Finding signs of life on planets outside of Earth is an ongoing challenge in astronomy. Nulling interferometry is a promising method to not only detect exoplanets, but also allow for characterization of their atmospheres. Nulling interferometry has been demonstrated on ground, but with limited success, due to atmospheric turbulence. To maximize...master thesis 2024
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Struharová, Natália (author)Continuous Integration (CI) has become a cornerstone of modern software development, gaining widespread adoption due to its ability to facilitate frequent and dependable code integration. However, its benefits are offset by high computational costs and energy consumption, particularly in the build phase. With its growing popularity, it is...master thesis 2024
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Patidar, Avani (author)The aviation industry's shift towards sustainable propulsion, notably hydrogen-electric propulsion (HEPS), underscores the need to grasp its effects on flight procedures and pilot duties. This research aims to develop a HEPS engine powertrain model for evaluating its influence on flight procedures, especially during critical phases like go...master thesis 2024
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Neves de Oliveira Lima, Rui (author)The wrist is one of the most complex joints in the human body, comprised of multiple bones and ligaments, and capable of performing a variety of movements. Proper wrist motion relies heavily on the interplay between the carpal bones of the hand and its ligamentous connections, and when that interplay is compromised hand function can be severely...master thesis 2024
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Mathoera, Winand (author)Amsterdam Airport Schiphol characterises itself as a major hub in Europe. Its network is not sustainable with only the Dutch catchment area. Instead, it relies on transfer passengers. When new tax regimes and policies are implemented to combat the environmental impacts of the airport, a change in passenger flows could affect Schiphol’s network...master thesis 2024
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Klein, Femke (author)This thesis aims to contribute to the understanding of how waves interact with soil. It is crucial for various applications in Civil Engineering to analyze the behaviour of soil and to understand the physics behind it. This master thesis contributes to this understanding via studying the impact of the boundary conditions on the model results...master thesis 2024
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Verduijn, Luc (author)In the past year, generative AI has made significant leaps, making it more accessible, helpful, and known to the broader public. This technology promises to change how we work, automating repetitive tasks, generating content, and assisting in problem-solving scenarios easier. This research explores how implementing this new technology will...master thesis 2024
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Alderliesten, Floris (author)This project focuses on the exploration and development of an assistive device that allows the use of 3D scanning in the creation of personalized orthoses for spasticity patients.<br/><br/>Spasticity is the symptom of various neurological diseases and is characterized by a prolonged contraction of the muscles. For upper limb spasticity, this...master thesis 2024
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Best, Ivo (author)This masters thesis investigates the influence of various printing parameters on the shape memory effect of 3D printed objects, with a focus on fixity and recovery rates. Through a series of experimental tests, it was observed that printing temperature had minimal impact on fixity and recovery rates. However, correlations were identified between...master thesis 2024
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Gehlen, Tjeu (author)With the ever-increasing issues caused by global warming, the emission of carbon dioxide has to be minimized. With the transport section being responsible for 24% of global emissions, the demand for electric alternatives is on the rise. <br/>The electrification of passenger vehicles comes with benefits like a smoother driving experience,...master thesis 2024
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Enbergs, Maurus (author)The thesis explores the complexities and risks associated with Automated Decision-Making (ADM) systems in social welfare, focusing on the phenomenon of ”digital cages.” The digital cage concept refers to a situation where rigid systems, perpetuated through algorithmic misclassification, inadvertently trap citizens in bureaucratic complications...master thesis 2024
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Geenen, Pieter (author)Coastal structures such as breakwaters can mitigate the erosive effects of sea level rise by protecting shorelines from wave impact. The Reef Enhancing Breakwater (REB) is a modular, permeable structure designed to dissipate wave energy and boost marine biodiversity by providing suitable habitats. This research investigates...master thesis 2024