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Liu, Y. (author), Janssen, G.C.A.M. (author)The wear of pipelines, used in slurry transport, results in high costs for maintenance and replacement. The wear mechanism involves abrasion, corrosion, impact, and the interaction among them. In this work, we study the effect of impact on the wear mechanism and wear rate. Results show that when the effect of impact is small, the wear mechanism...journal article 2017
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Ye, Xiaotong (author), Leeflang, M.A. (author), Wu, Chengtie (author), Chang, Jiang (author), Zhou, J. (author), Huan, Z. (author)Porous Ti-6Al-4V scaffolds fabricated by means of selective laser melting (SLM),<br/>having controllable geometrical features and preferable mechanical properties, have been developed as a class of biomaterials that hold promising potential for bone repair. However, the inherent bio-inertness of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy as the matrix of the scaffolds...journal article 2017
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van den Berg, Daniël (author), Glans, Rebecca N. (author), de Koning, Dorian (author), Kuipers, F.A. (author), Lugtenburg, A.J.C. (Jochem) (author), Polachan, Kurian (author), Venkata, Prabhakar T. (author), Singh, Chandramani (author), Turkovic, B. (author), van Wijk, Bryan (author)The Tactile Internet presently constitutes a vision of an Internet over which, in addition to current communications modalities, a sense of touch can be transported. In that case, people would no longer need to be physically near the systems they operate, but could control them remotely. The main problem that needs to be solved to realize the...journal article 2017
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van Erp, H.R.N. (author), Linger, R.O. (author), van Gelder, P.H.A.J.M. (author)In this paper, we will give the derivation of an inquiry calculus, or, equivalently, a Bayesian information theory. From simple ordering follow lattices, or, equivalently, algebras. Lattices admit a quantification, or, equivalently, algebras may be extended to calculi. The general rules of quantification are the sum and chain rules. Probability...journal article 2017
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Qin, Caiyan (author), Zhang, Chaoning (author), Lu, H. (author)Due to its simple mechanical structure and high motion stability, the H-shaped platform has been increasingly widely used in precision measuring, numerical control machining and semiconductor packaging equipment, etc. The H-shaped platform is normally driven by multiple (three) permanent magnet synchronous linear motors. The main challenges for...journal article 2017
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Kermisch, C.F.N. (author), Taebi, B. (author)In this paper we suggest considering sustainability as a moral framework based on social justice, which can be used to evaluate technological choices. In order to make sustainability applicable to discussions of nuclear energy production and waste management, we focus on three key ethical questions, namely: (i) what should be sustained; (ii) why...journal article 2017
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Ma, W. (author), Schott, D.L. (author), Lodewijks, G. (author)Deep sea mining tailings disposal is a new environmental challenge related to water pollution, mineral crust waste handling, and ocean biology. The objective of this paper is to propose a new tailings disposal procedure for the deep sea mining industry. Through comparisons of the tailings disposal methods which exist in on-land mining and the...journal article 2017
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Ghodrat, S. (author), Riemslag, A.C. (author), Kestens, L.A.I. (author)Orientation contrast microscopy (i.e., electron backscattered diffraction, EBSD) was employed to monitor the plastic strain in loaded tensile samples of aluminium alloy Al6061 in T4 condition. The kernel average misorientation (KAM) is known to be an appropriate parameter in orientation contrast microscopy which has the potential to characterise...journal article 2017
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Chen, X (author), Bei, G. (author)Advanced engineering and functional ceramics are sensitive to damage cracks, which delay the wide applications of these materials in various fields. Ceramic composites with enhanced fracture toughness may trigger a paradigm for design and application of the brittle components. This paper reviews the toughening mechanisms for the nanolayered...journal article 2017
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Lu, H. (author), de Jong, W.M. (author), Chen, Y. (author)In the urban development policy in China, city brands play an important role in setting targets for Chinese cities. These economic city brands, however, are not produced in an institutional vacuum: they are embedded in the visions national, provincial and municipal governments have for these cities, i.e., on multi-level governance. In this paper...journal article 2017
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Hichert, M. (author), Abbink, D.A. (author), Kyberd, P.J. (author), Plettenburg, D.H. (author)Background It is generally asserted that reliable and intuitive control of upper-limb prostheses requires adequate feedback of prosthetic finger positions and pinch forces applied to objects. Bodypowered prostheses (BPPs) provide the user with direct proprioceptive feedback. Currently available BPPs often require high cable operation forces,...journal article 2017
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Janbaz, S. (author), Noordzij, N. (author), Widyaratih, Dwisetya Safirna (author), Hagen, C.W. (author), Fratila-Apachitei, E.L. (author), Zadpoor, A.A. (author)Lattice structures are used in the design of metamaterials to achieve unusual physical, mechanical, or biological properties. The properties of such metamaterials result from the topology of the lattice structures, which are usually three-dimensionally (3D) printed. To incorporate advanced functionalities into metamaterials, the surface of the...journal article 2017
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Zhuang, T. (author), Qian, QK (author), Visscher, H.J. (author), Elsinga, M.G. (author)China’s fast growth of economy and urbanization have driven large-scale urban renewal projects, thus triggering a wide spectrum of unsustainable problems. Little research has systematically explored the stakeholders’ expectations in urban renewal projects in China. A deeper understanding of the divergent interests and expectations of the key...journal article 2017
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Wandl, Alex (author)To improve the positive effects provided by green spaces on human well-being in dispersed urban areas is a key challenge for sustainable spatial development in Europe. This article presents a methodology that allows for the comparison of the potential of green spaces in Territories-in-Between across Europe, in a way that crosses the fields of...journal article 2017
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Leal Filho, Walter (author), Echevarria Icaza, L. (author), Omeche Emanche, Victoria (author), Quasem Al-Amin, Abul (author)The impacts of climate changes on cities, which are home to over half of the world’s population, are already being felt. In many cases, the intensive speed with which urban centres have been growing means that little attention has been paid to the role played by climatic factors in maintaining quality of life. Among the negative consequences of...journal article 2017
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Li, Y. (author), Yong, Bin (author), van Oosterom, P.J.M. (author), Lemmens, M.J.P.M. (author), Wu, Huayi (author), Ren, Liliang (author), Zheng, Mingxue (author), Zhou, Jiajun (author)The capability of acquiring accurate and dense three-dimensional geospatial information that covers large survey areas rapidly enables airborne light detection and ranging (LiDAR) has become a powerful technology in numerous fields of geospatial applications and analysis. LiDAR data filtering is the first and essential step for digital elevation...journal article 2017
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Wang, Z. (author), Steenbruggen, John (author), Zlatanova, S. (author)This paper investigates the integration of traffic information (TI) into the routing in the presence of moving obstacles. When traffic accidents occur, the incidents could generate different kinds of hazards (e.g., toxic plumes), which make certain parts of the road network inaccessible. On the other hand, the first responders, who are...journal article 2017
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Stoter, J.E. (author), Ploeger, H.D. (author), Roes, Ruben (author), van der Riet, Els (author), Biljecki, F. (author), Ledoux, H. (author), Kok, Dirco (author), Kim, S. (author)This article reports on the first 3D cadastral registration in The Netherlands, accomplished in March 2016. The solution was sought within the current cadastral, organisational, and technical frameworks to obtain a deeper knowledge on the optimal way of implementing 3D registration, while avoiding discussions between experts from different...journal article 2017
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Nieuwenhuis, J.G. (author), Yu, Rongqin (author), Branje, S (author), Meeus, W (author), Hooimeijer, P. (author)We studied how personality moderates the effect of neighbourhood disadvantage on work commitment and unemployment in early adulthood. Using a personality typology of resilients, overcontrollers, and undercontrollers, we hypothesised that the association between neighbourhood poverty and both work commitment and unemployment would be stronger for...journal article 2016
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van den Berg, E.M. (author), Boleij, M. (author), Kuenen, J.G. (author), Kleerebezem, R. (author), van Loosdrecht, Mark C.M. (author)Denitrification and dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA) compete for nitrate in natural and engineered environments. A known important factor in this microbial competition is the ratio of available electron donor and elector acceptor, here expressed as Ac/N ratio (acetate/nitrate-nitrogen). We studied the impact of the Ac/N ratio...journal article 2016