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Fazzi, L. (author), Valvano, S. (author), Alaimo, Andrea (author), Groves, R.M. (author)A simultaneous two-parameter single sensor based on weakly tilted Fibre Bragg Grating (TFBG), embedded in a 1 mm glass fibre/epoxy composite plate, is demonstrated to measure independently the temperature and strain variations induced in the material by the exposure to heating lamps. The spectrum of weakly TFBGs is composed of several peaks...journal article 2021
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Longo, M. (author), Sousamli, M. (author), Korswagen, Paul A. (author), van Staalduinen, P.C. (author), Rots, J.G. (author)Recent, light earthquakes induced by the extraction of gas in the north of the Netherlands have been linked to light, mostly aesthetic damage of the traditional masonry structures in the region; this is also connected to economic losses and societal unrest. To be able to accurately assess the light damage, detailed finite element models are...journal article 2021
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Sobhi, Roberto (author)The demand for nanoparticles in various applications is increasing. These applications can only be realised if nanoparticles can be specifically arranged and patterned on a substrate. This thesis considers a direct write method that uses an aerodynamic focusing nozzle to deposit these particles. A major challenge arises when the nanoparticles...master thesis 2020
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Bosch, Robbert-Jan (author)Discrete Dislocation Dynamics concerns the analysis of microplasticity in which the dislocations, a line defect in the crystallographic periodicity, are treated as separate moving entities inside an elastic continuum. This analysis at the mesoscale can give valuable insights in the nature of dislocations and the behaviour of macroscopic...master thesis 2020
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Zhang, Jiayao (author)Shape morphing has been considered a future direction in the pursuit of maximised aerodynamic and structural efficiency of an aircraft wing by triggering geometric reconfiguration to adapt to specific design requirements or load environments. Researchers have endeavoured to seek for morphing solutions that are simple, predictable, tailorable and...master thesis 2020
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Wils, Kevin (author)Quantum computing is a new form of computational technology, which can potentially be used to solve certain problems faster than is possible using classical computers. For this reason, there is an industry drive to develop early quantum computing applications. In this thesis, an overview of quantum computing technologies is provided, along with...master thesis 2020
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Thakur, Kartik (author)The demand for using thin-walled composite structures for instance, in aircraft and ships are rising in the industry. These structures contain material interfaces, and at these interfaces, the structure exhibits non-smooth field behavior which is known as weak discontinuity. It is essential to study the effects of such discontinuities on the...master thesis 2020
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Schouten, Onno (author)Quay walls are often designed with Finite Element models (FE models) to take into account the complex soil-structure interaction and highly non-linear soil behaviour. These are complex models that rely on many input parameters that have uncertainties. Nowadays, new quay walls are often equipped with sensors that collect information about the...master thesis 2020
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Kota, S.K. (author)In recent times, composite materials are widely applied in the construction industry because of their superior properties compared to traditional materials like steel and concrete. The use of composite materials in defense and infrastructure protective applications to resist high rate dynamic loading conditions has been gaining the interest of a...master thesis 2020
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van Rijn, Lisa (author)After en bloc resection of primary pelvic bone tumours, orthopaedic oncologists usually try to perform reconstruction in order to achieve limb salvage. Reconstruction after these types of resections is challenging. Especially when the total ilium and parts of the sacrum needs to be removed. One of the reconstructive options is endoprosthetic...master thesis 2020
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Skitsas, E. (author)Weight reduction in vehicles offers many advantages. Especially in aircraft, one of the advantages of weight reduction less need for power which is translated into less fuel consumption and lower emissions. Composite materials are now a popular construction material in new passenger aircraft, making them lighter by taking advantage of their high...master thesis 2020
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Spannenburg, Trevor (author)Amsterdam and many other cities consist of a network of old quay walls, which sometimes have been constructed over a century ago. A large uncertainty exists concerning the current safety of these quay walls and their remaining service lifetime. In the current framework for the assessment of old urban quay walls, the influence of timber creep in...master thesis 2020
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Le, Hoang Anh (author), Lambrechts, Jonathan (author), Ortleb, Sigrun (author), Gratiot, Nicolas (author), Deleersnijder, E.L.C. (author), Soares-Frazão, Sandra (author)The accurate simulation of wetting–drying processes in floodplains and coastal zones is a challenge for hydrodynamic modelling, especially for long time simulations. Indeed, dedicated numerical procedures are generally time-consuming, instabilities can occur at the wet/dry front, rapid transition of wet/dry interface and mass conservation are...journal article 2020
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Sluijs, J. (author)Crack growth is an important failure mechanism in many engineering materials. Numerical models for crack growth have been developed within the framework of damage mechanics. All these models aim for the same goal, obtaining accurate results for crack growth under various loading conditions. Many damage models are based upon the cohesive crack...master thesis 2020
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Klusener, David (author)Drying shrinkage can cause structural damage to concrete industrial floors. Shrinkage is caused by evaporation of moisture from the drying material. In the design- and construction-standards, this complex process is not described on a fundamental level. Using finite element modelling to simulate the flow of Moisture through the concrete, it is...master thesis 2020
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Mahmoudimotlagh, Saeid (author)Gas-induced earthquakes are a major problem in the north of the Netherlands due to many unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings being located in this area. To improve the seismic performance of the URM buildings, existing structures must be retrofitted and if the aesthetic of the building is important, the implemented retrofitting technique must...master thesis 2020
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Dobrovinski, Daniel (author)In a bored railway tunnel project in the Middle-East, difficulties in terms of ovalization, water leakages and settlement of several lining rings located in a fault zone were observed at the end of the construction stage. The present research attempted to find the cause for this lining behaviour. The determination of critical loading conditions,...master thesis 2020
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Song, Yi (author)The computational study of discontinuous problems becomes increasingly important due to industrial needs, such as the application of natural or artificial composites and the understanding of damage and fracture processes of materials. The discontinuity-enriched finite element method (DE-FEM) and interface-enriched generalized finite element...master thesis 2020
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Afshan Naseem Ansari, Afshan (author)Royal IHC B.V. is recognized in the dredging and offshore industry. It’s head office is situated in the Netherlands and with more than 3000 employees working from sites and offices all around the world, it is able to ensure its local presence on every continent. Nowadays a subsidiary company of Royal IHC, IHC IQIP is expanding the scope of its...master thesis 2020
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Schuur, Mitchell (author)In this thesis a parametric finite element model has been developed to predict the printability of concrete structures of arbitrary geometries. The model can be used to effectively explore design and process parameters to optimize printed objects. In addition, the model can be used to improve the reliability of the printing process, reduce the...master thesis 2020