Including Imperfections within the Displacement-based Koiter Methodology

The Koiter methodology is a reduced-order model that can predict the initial post-buckling characteristics of structures. Incorporating the Koiter approach within finite element simulations resulted in challenges. These included mesh sensitive initial post-buckling coefficients, computationally expensive high-order derivatives, and phenomena...

Katoenveem, Rotterdam: Redeveloping a former warehouse into the cultural hub of Rotterdam

Due to the departure of heavy industry towards the west, many industrial waterfront buildings have lost their function within the harbour area of Rotterdam. One of these buildings is the Katoenveem. <br/><br/>The building in question is a storage and transshipment facility designed specifically for cotton. It is a longitudinal building which...

The effect of hip and knee joint calibration methods on muscle-tendon length and velocity in modelling gait

Musculoskeletal models can be used to distinguish too short or too slow muscles in Cerebral Palsy patients. Therefor muscle-tendon geometry needs to be modeled accurately in order to predict the need and effectiveness of muscle-tendon lengthening. This geometry is strongly related to the location and orientation of the joint centres. In clinic...