Dynamics of a machine tool cross-slide

Within a great variety in high tech industry there is an increasing demand for complex shaped turning workpieces with diameters up to a meter and accuracy within microns. Examples are bearings in offshore wind energy and high precision applications. For the production of these parts CNC controlled turning machines are used. A motorized spindle...

Improving safety in Dutch construction projects: An exploratory research on improving safety in the Dutch construction industry: incorporating a third party into the UAC-IC 2005, based on FIDIC’s Engineer

Any industry is focusing on creating an environment that is as safe as possible for everyone that is involved. This is no different for the construction industry. However, the construction industry is placed second in the ranking of most dangerous industries. The Dutch Safety Board, being an independent administrative body, has recommended to...