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Meijaard, J.P. (author)Kinematic joints are classified in lower pairs and higher pairs. Most multibody modelling techniques focus on lower pairs, because a complete classification in six types is available. Higher pairs are more diverse. In this article, higher pairs that can be exactly modelled by lower pairs are investigated. A complete classification of higher...journal article 2024
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van Osch, Millen (author)Joint attention is the shared focus multiple people can have on the same object and it is subconsciously used by humans every day. The simple act of verbally or non-verbally pointing out an object to one another, is a form of joint attention. Its use facilitates human cooperation, such as when someone needs to hand over an object to another...master thesis 2023
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Keizer, Julian (author)The use of origami-based mechanisms in the engineering field is growing as their advantages are better understood. Origami-based mechanisms have the advantage of being lightweight, compact, and their ability to transform from a flat sheet into complex three-dimensional structures makes them a source of inspiration to meet design challenges. A...master thesis 2023
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DIAKOMOPOULOS, FAIDON (author)The projected increase in sea level is expected to increase the intensity of coastal flooding threatening communities living along the coast. This, in combination with population growth and urban expansion, calls for a better understanding of Extreme Water Levels (EWLs), the mechanisms generating them, and their components, i.e., astronomical...master thesis 2023
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Yuan, T. (author)The thumb finger is indispensable for an independent daily life. Implant replacement, which aims to restore joint mobility and functionality, is one of the surgical treatments for patients with osteoarthritis at the thumb-base. However, current designs and the biomechanical understanding of the thumb-base joint are inadequate. Small bone size,...doctoral thesis 2023
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Mol, Tessa (author)Achieving appropriate soft tissue tension around the hip joint is an important factor for achieving hip stability after Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). Hip instability leads to dislocations, pain, and is a common reason for early revision surgery. The current soft tissue tension assessments available during surgery rely on experience, and...master thesis 2023
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Cruz Rojas, Juan (author)From a global perspective, the building industry is one of the significant factors of environmental impact on the planet. Related activities in this industry refer to 40% of total carbon emissions; 28% of this value accounts for building operations, while the remaining 12% represents the manufacturing of new construction materials. Studies have...master thesis 2023
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Engelen, Anouk (author)During human motor control, sensory information is integrated, and the influence of each cue depends on its variance. Sensory weighting within the proprioceptive system, specifically between force and position feedback, including its stiffness dependency, has been demonstrated for the shoulder and digits. Both studies encompass upper limb joints...master thesis 2023
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Pouchias, Konstantinos (author)Lugs are a specific type of joint with a semi-circular geometry around the pinhole utilized in the aerospace field. Its distinct geometry and ability to carry loads in its plane make it a very common choice for design engineers. Although this type of joint is widely used, there are no analytical equations that can predict the stresses around the...master thesis 2023
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LEE, Tzu (author)This study proposes a novel design of monolithic compliant variable torsional stiffness (VTS) mechanism whose stiffness can be tuned continuously. This mechanism is then used to create a compliant variable stiffness (VS) ball joint. This compliant VS ball joint can be beneficial in various applications such as exoskeletons, prostheses, and bio...master thesis 2023
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Giesen, Stefan (author)Fatigue might be the governing limit state in marine structures mainly induced by the waves and wind. Therefore, using a lap joint for the shell plating to replicate the appearance of a riveted joint for a retro yacht is critical due to the limited fatigue resistance. For this joint type cracks initiated at the root, which should always be...master thesis 2023
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Prabendra Ardhan Atmakusuma, Prabendra Ardhan (author)The Noordtunnel is an immersed tunnel open to roadway service since 1990 in The Netherlands. Over the past thirty years of its operation time, a significant differential settlement behaviour has been observed, and this ongoing settlement potentially imposes safety concerns to the tunnel, such as joint leakage. However, the underlying factor...master thesis 2023
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Khan, Afaq (author)The mechanical failure of a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) replacement system can stem from various factors, with one notable cause being the unnatural kinematics and loading observed in prosthetic joint function. Given that,. the primary objective of the study was to investigate whether including functionally graded materials (FGMs) at the site...master thesis 2023
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Zhang, Letian (author)Board-level reliability (BLR) looks at the reliability problem in the package and PCB interconnection, which is an important topic in microelectronics. The current criterion in the BLR test is to look if the connection is open, which can only detect the failure and there is no available method that can detect the degradation of the solder joints...master thesis 2023
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Ziegon, Anton (author)Geophysical methods are widely used to gather information about the subsurface as they are nonintrusive and comparably cheap during acquisition, however, the solution to the geophysical inverse problem is inherently non-unique which introduces considerable uncertainties. Therefore, independently acquired geophysical data sets can be jointly...master thesis 2023
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van Oostrum, Joost (author)A novel new waveform is compared with two other existing waveforms to create a radar network. In this radar network one primary radar transmits a waveform for sensing and communication and one or multiple radars receive these waveforms. The constraint for the radars is that all radars can build up a radar picture and situation awareness. What...master thesis 2023
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Papa, Kyriacos (author)Neuromuscular diseases often result in elevated passive joint impedance (PJI), impacting the daily lives of affected individuals. To be able to apply assistive devices that compensate for PJI, it is essential to identify the PJI correctly. This study aims to identify and model the PJI of the elbow joint, to improve the control of force-based...master thesis 2023
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Poliakov, Mykyta (author)Fibre Metal Laminates (FMLs) have been widely utilised in aircraft structures for their specific strength, durability and damage tolerance. Most aircraft structures, due to their size, require joining, and FMLs allow for a special type of joint called the splice, a unique but a lesser known joint.<br/><br/>The bulk of research into the splice...master thesis 2023
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van der Heijden, Wouter (author)Introduction: Spondyloarthritis (SpA) belongs to the chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases, and primarily affects the axial skeleton. Quantitative 18F-NaF PET/CT is a new imaging approach that shows promise for accurate diagnosis and treatment assessment. Manual segmentation of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for quantitative feature...master thesis 2023