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Kaushal, Janki (author)This research evaluates various linear quadratic control techniques, with a particular focus on loop transfer recovery methods, to enhance the safety and robustness of flight control systems. It aims to address the limitations of classical control strategies in managing complex, multivariable systems by implementing advanced recovery mechanisms....master thesis 2024
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Zadeits, Emma (author)This study investigates the opinion and perceived equity of hospital employees regarding sustainable travel modes for their commute, the (e-)bike and shared bike combined with public transport in specific. The objective of the research is to be able to advise the Academic Medical Center and Pon on whether the alternatives are deemed successful,...master thesis 2024
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Papadopoulou, MARIANNA (author)Nutrient recovery has lately been a concerning topic regarding the environmental friendliness of it and the high availability of technologies. Ammonia is one of the main compounds in reject water that could be recovered and utilized further in the agricultural sector. Several methods have been found, including conventional electrodialysis, in...master thesis 2024
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Penners, Jorgi (author)The transverse stability of timber terraced houses can be provided by CLT stability walls where decoupled timber terraced houses are preferred to meet acoustic requirements leading to rather large thicknesses for the CLT stability walls and many large connections for anchorage to the foundation. The main goal of this research was to investigate...master thesis 2024
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Bampos, Ioannis (author)Nanomechanical tests to investigate Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating abrasive wear behavior were carried out under different load and strain rate conditions. Nanomechanical tests performed include nanoindentation, single and multi-asperity scratching tests. Characterization methods used are confocal optical microscopy, SEM/EDS, and (high...master thesis 2024
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Martinez Rodriguez, Valeria (author)WASH interventions are essential to support human health, prosperity, and dignity, as they provide the base for an adequate standard of living. In many low- and middle- income countries, especially in rural and low-income areas, decentralized wastewater treatment systems (DEWATS) can offer a solution to convey, treat, and dispose of or reuse...master thesis 2024
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Huijgen, Kyscha (author)Offshore mussel cultivation is gaining popularity, with the longline technique emerging as a popular method for cultivation. The longline technique entails multiple backbones from which mussel lines that loop around it are suspended and which are kept afloat by buoys. Overdulve Offshore Services designed the Cees Leenaars, a semi-submersible...master thesis 2024
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Veraart, Marijn (author)Cycling as a mode of transport is getting increasingly more attention from academics and governments around the world. It improves the physical and mental well being of citizens, it is efficient in terms of space and it provides economic benefits. However, traffic engineers and urban planners of these cities currently lack the means to...master thesis 2024
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Themans, Tamir (author)Background context: Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) has proven effective in reducing postoperative neurological complications. However, current understanding of IONM is limited and its precise meaning in relation to neurological outcomes remains unclear. Machine learning (ML) is a promising solution to analyze the excessive amount of IONM...master thesis 2024
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Pinto, Martino (author)Particle Tracking Velocimetry (PTV) is an effective and non-intrusive flow measurement technique that is able to provide quantitative information of the full velocity field at a certain instant in time, by tracking each particle individually with high-speed cameras. This permits to have a very high precision in measuring the flow evolutions. The...master thesis 2024
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Zutt, Kyle (author)To address the increasing housing demand in Europe and simultaneously tackle the challenge of creating a more sustainable construction industry, timber modular buildings present an innovative solution. However, before multi-storey modular buildings become a widespread practice, various engineering challenges need to be addressed. Ensuring...master thesis 2024
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Lentner, Mateusz (author)Hydrogen is one of aviation's most promising fuel alternatives in the coming years. However, to store it, a large and light vessel is needed. <br/><br/>The solution to this problem can be the carbon fibre fuel tank. Composite structures provide significant weight savings, which is crucial in this application. However, despite its superior...master thesis 2024
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Post, Melvin (author)Bird strike simulations require accurate information about the nonlinear material properties of the bird and structure, dynamic changes in contact between bird and structure, and large displacements and rotations of the structural elements. The soft-body nature of birds allows it to flow fluidly upon impact, making accurate simulation validation...master thesis 2024
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Nugnes, Vincenzo (author)This paper presents a System of Systems Engineering approach to aircraft design. For this purpose, conventional design disciplines are coupled with Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation (ABMS) defining a unique optimization problem. The proposed methodology is applied to design seaplanes for an on-demand transportation system connecting the Greek...master thesis 2024
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Schoone, Bart (author)Micro- and nanoelectromechanical (MEM/NEM) resonators are used in numerous fields of engineering and are crucial for time keeping, synchronization, and sensing applications. These systems are subjected to energy dissipation, which is a limiting factor in the performance. Extensive understanding is essential when nonlinearities show up in both...master thesis 2024
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de Moel, Lisanne (author)Introduction:<br/>Chronic Pain (CP) presents a complex and prevalent issue that significantly affects individuals and society. Exploring the complexities of CP involves analyzing Functional Connectivity (FC), a process that identifies how different brain regions communicate across distances. Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is particularly effective...master thesis 2024
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Sabater Campomanes, Rebeca (author)With the evolution of Autonomous Vehicles for the near future, BMW has designed a new seat for their vehicles, whose aim is to offer the greatest amount of comfort possible. Their main challenge now is to transform this level of comfort even when passengers want to sleep on the road, or while charging their vehicles. When it comes to confined...master thesis 2024
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Verhagen, Alexandra (author)Accurate capacity planning is essential to ensure uninterrupted services and network stability through peak hours for the transport core network of KPN. This involves a trade-off between minimizing the risks of capacity shortages and costs of capacity expansions. High network loads are occurring more frequently and their magnitude is increasing....master thesis 2024
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de Bruin, Niels (author)Normalizing flows have demonstrated their ability to learn complex and high-dimensional distributions. However, the behavior of normalizing flow likelihoods are not yet fully understood, particularly when exposed to outlier data, where it has been observed that large likelihoods are often assigned to inputs that are substantially different from...master thesis 2024