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Witjaksono, Muhammad (author)
Study of self-sealing and self-healing in clay is a fascinating topic which can be applied in many fields namely in construction sector or as the underground nuclear waste repository. However, lack of references still hinders the advancement of such field. Meanwhile, more advance researches are available for self-sealing and self-healing in...
student report 2020
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Schilder, Simon (author), Harteveld, Rens (author), van Vliet, Marc (author), Odijk, Maik (author)
Tourism is one of the main sources of income of Jamaica. . However, at the moment the beaches are retreating. An example is the erosion of Hellshire Beach, showing a retreat of ten meters in only seven years. To preserve the beaches effectively, a new concept is requested. The main requirements of the system are wave attenuation and the marine...
student report 2018
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Zhang, Chunbo (author), Hu, Mingming (author), Di Maio, F. (author), Sprecher, B. (author), Yang, Xining (author), Tukker, Arnold (author)
The construction sector is the biggest driver of resource consumption and waste generation in Europe. The European Union (EU) is making efforts to move from its traditional linear resource and waste management system in the construction sector to a level of high circularity. Based on the theory of circular economy, a new paradigm called waste...
review 2022
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Li, K. (author), Stroeven, P. (author)
Realistically simulating fresh and hardening cementitious materials renders possible understanding controversial issues existing in the field of concrete technology. The experimental studies on the impact of the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) on permeability of concrete reveal two controversial results. The first involves the concept of...
review 2017
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Verkade, Floortje (author)
During the past decade, durability and sustainability has become more and more important in the building industry. By using no steel reinforcement, which has with high carbon emission and is sensitivity to corrosion, the structure should have a longer life span with less maintenance and a lower carbon footprint.<br/>To get more information on...
master thesis 2019
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Stap, Merijn (author)
Bridges are a crucial part of the dense Dutch highway network. Almost 50% of the current bridges are built between 1960 and 1980 for an intended service life of 50 years and thus they might reach the end of their lifetime in the near future. This strongly indicates that a large challenge can be expected regarding infrastructural replacement.<br/...
master thesis 2017
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Tuls, J.J. (author)
Composite steel-concrete floor systems consist of a trapezoidal shaped steel deck, reinforcement and cast-in-place concrete. Depending on the span, height restrictions and application shallow or deep decks can be chosen. The shallow deck used within this thesis is the ComFlor75. Due to the low self weight, a bundle of steel decks can be lifted...
master thesis 2017
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Kevinly, Christopher (author)
Coda wave interferometry is a technique used in the field of seismology, which utilizes the later part of the signal (coda) to detect subtle changes in a medium. In recent years, the application of coda wave interferometry to concrete structure has been assessed for structural health monitoring purposes. Smart aggregate is a sensor which...
master thesis 2018
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van der Straten, Guido (author)
Shell structures have been regularly used in the past for creating huge spanning structures, with the use of minimal material. Even though this method saves a lot of material, the labor cost of constructing these structures is high, due to the amount of work on the building site. By prefabricating these structures, a huge amount of labor and...
master thesis 2018
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Boon, Ricardo (author)
Carbon dioxide can be used during concrete production, which leads to stronger concrete as well as a sequestration method for CO2. While these technologies are developed quite far, they are currently not being used within society nor is there any systemic overview of the system and a reason why these technologies are not used. This thesis...
master thesis 2023
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Ben-Gera, Tal (author)
Compressive membrane action is a phenomenon commonly found in reinforced concrete structures after significant cracking and deformation have taken place. In this thesis report, the potential benefit of CMA in immersed tubes subjected to fires is quantified through a finite element study. Furthermore, sensitivity studies are conducted in order to...
master thesis 2019
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Paskvalin, A. (author)
A study has been performed in the application of Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) in the new Leiden Bridge. It has been compared with normal strength and high performance concrete. The goal was to investigate if UHPC could be used as a serious alternative next to other types of concrete for a design in bridges. The research showed that...
master thesis 2015
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Brongers, Brian (author)
Recently experiments were conducted at the Technical University of Delft on the size effect of concrete. The size effect is a term used for the relative decrease in shear capacity with an increase in height of the structural member. The beams observed in the experiment failed much sooner than was predicted. These test results have implications...
master thesis 2020
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Gritsenko, Alina (author)
A composite slab consisting of in-situ casted reinforced concrete on profiled sheeting, which is connected to steel beams by shear connectors, is a common structural flooring system in office and multi-storey car park buildings. The headed welded studs, which are most widely used shear connectors, are inexpensive and easy to install because they...
master thesis 2018
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Feij, Jeroen (author)
In floors without dilation joints drying shrinkage cracking can occur. Shrinkage reducing agents (SRAs) can reduce the amount of drying shrinkage and improve the durability of the concrete structure. The mechanism of shrinkage reduction and the influences on the hydration process and development of mechanical properties of the SRA Sika Control...
master thesis 2020
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Gîrbacea, Andrei (author)
Sustainability concerns steer the construction sector towards adopting a circular economy philosophy. Steel-concrete composite beams are extensively used in multi-story buildings and bridges due to their competitive construction and efficient material use. Currently the composite action is mainly achieved by headed shear connectors welded to the...
master thesis 2018
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Ouali, Mouad (author)
The Dutch infrastructure counts many bridges, the majority of which are built in concrete. These bridges have been designed and constructed according to safety codes. A lot of these bridges date from the previous century and have been designed conform outdated safety codes. Therefore, the main problem<br/>of these bridges is the uncertainty with...
master thesis 2021
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Nijman, Marit (author)
This research tries to answer the question which construction material, concrete or timber, is best to use during the construction of terraced housing in the Netherlands, based on the environmental performance. Existing studies often do not take all aspects of a design for the comparison into account, or have a bias toward one material. In order...
master thesis 2021
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Nuus, Nynke (author)
When sea or lake ice interacts with concrete offshore structures in Arctic regions, the frictional forces between the ice and the structure cause abrasion of the concrete surface of the structure. This may endanger the structural integrity when the steel reinforcement gets exposed and experiences corrosion, and must therefore be taken into...
master thesis 2018
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Verhoeven, Cas (author)
The urban heat island effect is a well-known and pressing problem in cities today related to urbanisation. It is the phenomenon of an increased ambient air temperature in cities compared to the surrounding rural areas. The use of nature-based solutions has been proposed as a way to help solve this problem. These interventions use nature and...
master thesis 2023
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