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Tramontini, L.M. (author)
The thesis, titled ‘Towards the Integration of Additive Manufacturing for Freeform Steel and Glass Façade Construction,’ explores the transformative role of additive manufacturing (AM) in enhancing the design and construction of Freeform Steel and Glass Façades (FFSGF). These façades involve intricate components, necessitating collaborative...
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van den Berge, R.B.R. (author)
Our production and consumption patterns of electronic products exceed the limits of what one planet can handle. Prolonging product lifetimes decreases the value losses caused by the destruction of existing products and lowers the amount of e-waste. Repair is an impactful strategy to tackle the issues associated with the production and...
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Li, H. (author)
Electronic devices have permeated into all aspects of our lives, from basic smart cards to sophisticated hybrid automobile systems. These devices comprise a range of products like sensors, wearable gadgets, mobile phones, personal computers, and others, playing vital roles in many applications and enabling the Internet of Things (IoT). However,...
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Budel, G.J.A. (author)
Networks are becoming ever more important in today's highly interconnected society, from telecommunication networks and social networks to power grids and the Internet. The field of Network Science seeks to uncover structure within the complex topologies of networks and the processes that govern their link formation. Many methods and models in...
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Khoshmanesh, S. (author)
Developing an effective blade structural health monitoring (SHM) system is important for the wind energy industry. This has challenged the scientific communities for years, and still, the problem has not been solved. This research aims to find a solution to this problem and provide a basis for further research in this field. The failure rate and...
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Zhang, H. (author)
This thesis describes the analysis, design, prototype implementation, and measurement results of high-performance Class-D amplifiers (CDAs) for audio applications.
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Feng, W. (author)
Steel jacket support structures for offshore wind turbine towers made of circular hollow sections (CHS) are becoming a competitive solution compared to monopiles in deeper waters. The current limitation to improving the durability and cost-effectiveness of the CHS structures is the low fatigue endurance of their welded joints. Fatigue-driven...
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Koreman, M.C.J. (author)
Young adults are essential in the future of rural municipalities. They can revive places in decline and create new opportunities. But what future dreams, plans and opportunities do they have? Embark on a journey through the Dutch countryside to uncover the future dreams of young adults. Delve into the dreams, plans, and obstacles shaping the...
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Klemm, B. (author)
Signal transduction in living systems enables adaptive and interactive response to external stimuli. These rudimentary primary processes developed by nature are currently absent in synthetic materials. Implementing these processes in materials can have widespread advances in regenerative medicine, diagnostics or nanomachines. Taking inspiration...
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Pozzi, G. (author)
The advancement of AI-based technologies, such as machine learning (ML) systems, for implementation in healthcare is progressing rapidly. Since these systems are used to support healthcare professionals in crucial medical practices, their role in medical decision-making needs to be epistemologically and ethically assessed. However, a central...
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de Pater, I.I. (author)
Predictive aircraft maintenance is a maintenance strategy that aims to reduce the number of failures, the number of inspections, the number of maintenance tasks and the aircraft maintenance costs. Aircraft are equipped with health monitoring systems, where sensors continuously measure the condition of the aircraft components. In predictive...
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Restrepo Sierra, A.M. (author)
Life, the most complex and admirable machine that one could think of has evolved over billions of years to display a beautiful variety of mechanisms that keep cells adapting, self-maintaining, reproducing, and evolving. If we think about it, what is this magic? What are the mechanisms behind life’s origins and wonderful coordination? Attracted...
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Kok, R.N.U. (author)
How does the small intestine maintain itself? What mechanism does it use to achieve<br/>homeostasis, and how optimal is this mechanism? We approached these questions<br/>mainly using cell tracking in organoids, for which we developed new cell trackers.<br/>We found that the intestinal crypt uses a surprisingly simple and effective strategy.<br/...
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Ren, S. (author)
The increasing popularity of sustainable asphalt pavement stems from its advantageous attributes, such as cost-saving, environmental protection, and reductions in energy and material consumption. Although there is a desire to maximize the reuse of reclaimed asphalt (RA) waste materials in road construction, this is hindered by the poor...
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Stokkink, Q.A. (author)
The digital world is evolving toward representing - and serving the interconnection of - natural persons. Instead of depending on the intrastructure of Big Tech companies and governments, users can cooperate and use their hardware to form public infrastructure. Instead of existing by virtue of a reference in some institution's database, users...
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Ritzen, L. (author)
Plastics have become indispensable in modern life due to their versatility and affordability. However, their widespread use has resulted in far-reaching environmental damage, including the accumulation of plastic waste, fossil fuel depletion, and significant greenhouse gas emissions. Bio-based plastics have been proposed as a sustainable,...
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Zhu, P. (author)
Questions are critical for information-seeking and learning. Automatic Question Generation (AQG) involves the subjects of Information Retrieval (IR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), and focuses on automatically creating questions for various applications, subjects which have been studied for decades. In this thesis, we study how to create...
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Brackel, A.K.C. (author)
Brackish waters can be found in transition zones between freshwater rivers and saltier seas. These dynamic coastal landscapes harbor multiple functions such as housing, agriculture, nature, and industry. Because of climate change, existing borders between fresh and saline water - and between land and water - are becoming contested. Extreme...
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Liang, M. (author)
Since the introduction of cementitious materials, shrinkage-induced earlyage cracking (EAC) has emerged as a significant issue that negatively influences the function, durability, and aesthetics of concrete structures like dams, tunnels, and underground garages. This thesis aims to develop new experimental and modelling techniques that help...
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Zhang, Y. (author)
Wind energy is one of the most important renewable energy sources, effectively addressing climate change issues and promoting sustainable development on a global scale. Blade failures may cause long shut-down times and may present a safety hazard. Continuous and real-time monitoring of the blade conditions is helpful for finding blade damage at...
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