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Vescovini, A. (author), Li, Carina Xiaochen (author), Paz Mendez, J. (author), Jin, Bo Cheng (author), Manes, Andrea (author), Bisagni, C. (author)This paper presents the work on six single-stringer specimens manufactured using the card-sliding technique with non-crimp fabrics and adopting a Double-Double (DD) stacking sequence. These specimens, representative of sub-structure level components, are used to investigate post-buckling and failure in aerospace structures. Two specimens...journal article 2024
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Driessen, Max (author)This thesis investigates the usability and creation of a multi-criteria optimisation tool for a facade element consisting of two outer glass layers and a 3D-printed core. The chosen constraint is related to the structural requirements laid down by the NEN codes based on the ULS and SLS. The criteria are: the transparency criterion, which...master thesis 2023
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Kweldam, Edwin (author)The increase of demand for offshore wind energy resulted in an increase of larger wind turbines. These turbines are often placed on top of a monopile (MP) substructure. The conventional method for installing these MPs uses a jack-up vessel. However, due to the local bathymetry and soil conditions. This method has its drawbacks, such as...master thesis 2023
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Rehbein, Marko (author)At a time when there is a distinct drive for accelerated sustainability the Flying V is a promising new aircraft configuration with the potential for significantly higher efficiency than the current state-of-the-art. Up until this point the Landing Gear layout has only been investigated at an aircraft-level meaning there is limited knowledge on...master thesis 2023
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Rotundo, Carlo (author)The ever-growing aerospace industry's urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has ignited a surge of interest in hybrid or fully electric propulsion systems. The electrification of aircraft introduces the possibility for energy to be recovered during phases of flight where no power input is required, and previous research has demonstrated...master thesis 2023
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SKORDILIS, VASILEIOS (author)The stability of rock engineering projects is tightly related to the mechanical behaviour of rock discontinuities. Although the mechanical behaviour of a discontinuity is often associated with shearing (sliding), experimental data have shown that it can be accompanied by more complex phenomena such as dilation and post-peak strength reduction....master thesis 2023
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Cazier, Jordi (author)The solute transport across the osteochondral (OC) interface is of crucial metabolic importance for a normal function of articular cartilage, and, therefore, for the OC interface as a whole. A better understanding how the mechanical- and physiological properties of the OC interface affect the solute transport across the OC interface could lead...master thesis 2023
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Haayen, Bas (author)Balanced armature receivers are electroacoustic transducers that are mostly integrated in hearing aids or pro audio products. The balanced armature receiver is a key component for hearing aids as it converts the processed electrical signal into sound waves. Failure of the balanced armature receiver are problematic for the end user. The receivers...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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Sinck, Marc (author)A prototype lunar rover is in development by students of the TU Delft since 2017. It is a nanorover based on the terrestrial ZeBRo design, now named the Lunar Zebro. The Lunar Zebro is a prototype design as a proof of concept for nanorover capabilities. With a chassis of 200 by 140 by 60 millimeters, fitting on a sheet of A5 paper, the Lunar...master thesis 2023
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Czarnecka, Julia (author)Recent advancements in additive manufacturing have led to significant progress in the field of metamaterials, wherein the introduction of microscopic features affects the material properties on a macroscale. Common examples of these materials are truss-based and plate-based structures. However, these lattices bear inherent susceptibility to...master thesis 2023
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Schaper, Jelle (author)Concrete is widely used in civil engineering and despite its long history, accurate prediction of the hardening process, particularly in partially restrained conditions, remains a challenge. During the hardening of partially restrained concrete, residual stresses occur due to restrained deformations caused by factors such as heating/cooling and...master thesis 2023
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Cascella, Roberto (author)Welding is a widely used process in various industries for joining materials, but it can introduce several complexities that affect the mechanical properties of the welded components. In particular, the presence of pores within the welded material can have significant implications for fatigue resistance, residual stresses, and overall structural...master thesis 2023
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Wille, Seppe (author)Offshore installation vessels are growing in size in order that they are capable of handling the next-generation 15 and 20MW wind turbines. At the same time, it is important to gain a better understanding of their structural behaviour using the finite element (FE) method. One approach that is often used is the full vessel FE analysis, which...master thesis 2023
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Slockers, Dennis (author)This thesis explores a suitable method and appropriate input to determine the failure probability of thermal shrinkage cracking in a steel fibre-reinforced underwater concrete floor by examining the factors that influence this failure probability.<br/><br/>An underwater concrete (UWC) floor is a common construction type in the Netherlands that...master thesis 2023
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Kisoensingh, Arvind (author)Flexural shear failure is a brittle failure mode that can occur in reinforced concrete (RC) beams without stirrups due to the combination of flexural and shear stresses. The failure mode begins with vertical flexural cracks at the bottom of the RC beam central span area due to flexural tensile stresses, followed by diagonal cracks. During...master thesis 2023
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Quataert, Lies (author)Background: Ischemic stroke is a major cause of death worldwide. Atherosclerosis in the carotid arteries is an established predictor of these events. Ideally, patient-specific prevention plans can be developed that target advanced plaque development prior to events. Morphometry of advanced calcified plaque phenotypes can be assessed through...master thesis 2023
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Botor, Justyna (author)A significant part of composite concrete viaducts was built in the 50s and 60s. This has led to an increasing need for the reassessment of the precast concrete beam bridges in the Netherlands. Many of those bridges are nowadays subjected to higher traffic loads and consequently, have a certain risk of not complying with the currently used design...master thesis 2023
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Tsota, Marinansy (author)Suction caisson jacket (SCJ) is one of the most promising substructures, under certain conditions, for offshore wind turbines. Their unique characteristic of large diameter (D) compared to their small wall thickness (t) conducts them an object of study, concerning their transportation to the offshore location, as their structural stability...master thesis 2023