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Cheng, H. (author), Weemstra, C. (author), Hendriks, M.A.N. (author), Yang, Y. (author)Coda wave interferometry (CWI) holds promise as a technique for concrete stress monitoring. This is because the coda, which consists of multiply scattered arrivals, is the result of propagation through the medium over large distances. As such, it is sensitive to both minute structural changes and small velocity changes in that medium....journal article 2023
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Guo, Z. (author), Qiu, Jingping (author), Jiang, Haiqiang (author), Zhu, Qiang (author), Wang Kwek, Jin (author), Ke, Lin (author), Qu, Zhengyao (author)The fresh superfine-tailings cemented paste backfill (SCPB) exhibits strong thixotropy, but quantification of the resulting transient flow (non-steady state) and time-dependent yield stress is lacking. In this study, a simple qualitative model was developed to describe the transient flow and time-dependent yield stress of SCPB. The effect of...journal article 2023
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Miccoli, Andrea (author), De Luca, Antonio (author), Bricker, J.D. (author), Vriese, Frederik Tijmen (author), Moll, J.R. (author), Scapigliati, Giuseppe (author)Fish screens are structures associated with pump stations and power plants, that prevent entrainment of fish, but may also be a source of physiological stress, if placed in locations of strong flow speeds that fish are unable to sustain swimming against over time. Herein, the acute response of Anguilla anguilla and Oncorhynchus mykiss to a 30...journal article 2023
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Cardinali, M. (author), Beenackers, Mariëlle A. (author), van Timmeren, A. (author), Pottgiesser, U. (author)The relationship between green spaces and health is attracting more and more societal and research interest. The research field is however still suffering from its differing monodisciplinary origins. Now in a multidisciplinary environment on its way to a truly interdisciplinary field, there is a need for a common understanding, precision in...review 2023
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Konstadinou, M. (author), Herrier, G. (author), Stoutjesdijk, T. (author), Losma, F. (author), Zwanenburg, C. (author), Dobbe, R. (author)This study aimed to assess the suitability of lime treatment for use in dikes in the Netherlands. The effect of this technique on the behavior of a Dutch clay was addressed by comparing the detailed response of lime-treated and natural samples at different lime contents (1.25% and 2.25%) and curing periods. A series of laboratory tests...journal article 2023
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Awasthy, Nikhil (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Hordijk, Dick (author), Šavija, B. (author), Lukovic, M. (author)Concrete is characterized in terms of its engineering properties, mainly strength and stiffness, which are subsequently used in structural design. However, the apparent (i.e., measured) concrete properties are not intrinsic but dependent on the conditions under which the measurement is performed. Herein a combined experimental and numerical...journal article 2023
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Liang, M. (author), Liu, C. (author), Liang, X. (author), Chang, Z. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Šavija, B. (author)This paper investigates the influence of temperature on autogenous deformation and early-age stress (EAS) evolution in ordinary Portland cement paste using a recently developed Mini Temperature Stress Testing Machine (Mini-TSTM) and Mini Autogenous Deformation Testing Machine (Mini-ADTM). In the Mini-TSTM/ ADTM, CEM I 42.5 N paste with a...journal article 2023
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Tziotziou, Aikaterini (author), Hartman, Eline (author), Korteland, Suze Anne (author), van der Lugt, Aad (author), van der Steen, A.F.W. (author), Daemen, Joost (author), Bos, Daniel (author), Wentzel, Jolanda (author), Akyildiz, A.C. (author)Background and aims: Atherosclerotic plaque onset and progression are known to be affected by local biomechanical factors. While the role of wall shear stress (WSS) has been studied, the impact of another biomechanical factor, namely mechanical wall stress (MWS), remains poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the association of MWS...journal article 2023
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Wang, Chuan (author), Sun, Renjuan (author), Hu, Xinlei (author), Guan, Yanhua (author), Yang, Yingzi (author), Lu, Wei (author), Tian, Jun (author), Zhang, Hongzhi (author), Ge, Zhi (author), Šavija, B. (author)This paper presents a research on the chloride penetration behavior of engineered cementitious composites (ECC) under sustained flexural loads. Three load levels, i.e. 30 %, 60 % and 75 % of the ultimate flexural load were used. Chloride diffusion depth and concentration profile were measured 30, 60 and 150 days after the specimen was exposed...journal article 2023
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Rochedy, M. (author), Klosek, V. (author), Riglet-Martial, C. (author), Onofri-Marroncle, C. (author), Drouan, D. (author), Reyes, D. (author), Bienvenu, P. (author), Roure, I. (author), Cabié, M. (author)The interactions of iodine and caesium in UO<sub>2</sub> have been investigated. For this purpose, implanted UO<sub>2</sub> samples were thermally treated (4h at 900°C or 1h at 1200°C) under controlled atmosphere (0.03% H<sub>2</sub>O/H<sub>2</sub>) and then characterized by several experimental techniques for their structural and chemical...journal article 2023
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Maljaars, Johan (author), Pijpers, Richard (author), Wu, W. (author), Kolstein, M.H. (author)This study derives the fatigue resistance of welded details in orthotropic decks using structural stress (hot-spot stress where possible) based on tests described in literature and tests by the authors. The data are supported with linear elastic fracture mechanics simulations. Details covered are the rib to deck weld, the crossbeam to deck...journal article 2023
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Yu, Taoyi (author), Khaloian-Sarnaghi, Ani (author), Seeber, Franziska (author), van de Kuilen, J.W.G. (author)When curved glulam beams are subjected to bending, tension perpendicular to grain is introduced. In this work, Monte-Carlo analysis is conducted to study the influence of the annual-ring orientation of individual board on stress concentration in the radial direction. A virtual cutting program is developed which simulates the sawing processes...journal article 2023
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Saeidi, Omid (author), Rahimi Dalkhani, A. (author)A geomechanics program for wellbore stability analysis has been developed consisting of two modules: an analytical-based solution and a numerical-based solution. In the first part, input data are imported, including petrophysical well logs, pressure data, formation well tops, and a well path. Lithology intervals are set with proper prediction...journal article 2023
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Dieudonné, A.A.M. (author), Gatabin, Claude (author), Dridi, Wissem (author), Talandier, Jean (author), Collin, Frédéric (author), Charlier, Robert (author)This paper presents a comprehensive investigation of the swelling behaviour of a compacted bentonite–sand mixture subjected to hydration under constant volume conditions. Contrary to previous studies, the tested sample was isotropically compacted before being hydrated under constant volume conditions until full saturation was reached. The...journal article 2023
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Lotfata, Aynaz (author), Cortesão, João (author), Zinsmeister, Hestia (author), Steeneveld, Gert Jan (author), van Zeben, Josephine (author), Taylor, Zac (author), Tan, Wendy (author), Elkhateeb, Samah (author)This conceptual and exploratory research study investigates, systematically and holistically, climate-adaptive spatial design interventions for high-density informal urban areas in hot arid climates, which remain understudied despite their vulnerability to heat stress and the heat-vulnerable groups populating them. Five streetscape design...journal article 2023
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Lyu, Tianshuai (author), Dorenbos, P. (author), Wei, Zhanhua (author)Multimode luminescence relates to how charge carriers are transported and recombined in response to various physical excitations. It shows promising applications in many fields like advanced anti-counterfeiting, information storage and encryption. Enabling a stable single compound with multimode luminescence is a unique technology but still...journal article 2023
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Lyu, D. (author), Straathof, C.A. (author), Soeiro, Thiago B. (author), Qin, Z. (author), Bauer, P. (author)This paper proposes two modulation schemes for Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converters, with the aim of maximizing Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) operation over a wide operational range. The first is a ZVS-optimized constant frequency modulation scheme, constructed based on the boundary conditions of ZVS operation. This scheme maximizes the number...journal article 2023
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Coraddu, A. (author), Oneto, Luca (author), Li, Shen (author), Kalikatzarakis, Miltiadis (author), Karpenko, O. (author)In this paper, for the first time, a three-step approach for the optimal design of stiffened panels accounting for the ultimate limit state due to welding residual stress is developed. First, authors rely on state-of-the-art analytical approaches coupled with recently data-driven nonlinear finite element methods surrogates characterized by...journal article 2023
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Raja, A. (author), Schneegass, C. (author), Niforatos, E. (author)Virtual Reality (VR) technology provides the elderly, and people with dementia, the opportunity to reminisce by exploring places outside their (care) home, free from age-related (physical) restrictions. However, the elderly are particularly vulnerable to overstimulation. Irresponsible VR design can cause stress and anxiety, potentially even...conference paper 2023
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Lesueur, M. (author), Zhang, X. (author), Poulet, Thomas (author), Veveakis, Manolis (author)The seminal work of Gurson (J Eng Mater Technol 99:2–5, 1977) on a simplified pore structure, a single spherical pore, first provided a theoretical relationship between the yield stress and the porosity. This contribution extends the approach to determine the macroscopic yield of a porous material by taking explicitly into account its...conference paper 2023