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Sattari, R. (author), Hu, D. (author), Liu, X. (author), van Zeijl, H.W. (author), Vollebregt, S. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author)The rapid development of power electronics has challenged the thermal integrity of semiconductor packaging. Further developments in this domain can be supported significantly by utilizing fast and flexible thermal characteristic evaluation. This study employs the transient dual interface method (TDIM) to characterize and compare the thermal...journal article 2023
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Zaminpardaz, Safoora (author), Teunissen, P.J.G. (author)It is common practice to use the well-known concept of the minimal detectable bias (MDB) to assess the performance of statistical testing procedures. However, such procedures are usually applied to a null and a set of multiple alternative hypotheses with the aim of selecting the most likely one. Therefore, in the DIA method for the detection,...journal article 2023
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van Gent, M.R.A. (author), Buis, L. (author), van den Bos, J.P. (author), Wüthrich, D. (author)Wave transmission at low-crested coastal structures has been studied, based on physical model tests with trapezoidal impermeable, permeable and perforated structures. The differences between wave transmission at impermeable and permeable structures are relatively limited. For a perforated hollow structure with an impermeable vertical screen...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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Niu, D. (author), Shi, Weibo (author), Wang, C. (author), Xie, Xiwang (author), Niu, Yanhui (author)Optimizing asphalt mix design at the indoor stage is of significant importance for enhancing the rutting resistance of asphalt mixture, which is affected by its structural characteristics. In this work, the coordination number of particle contact force (CN<sub>pcf</sub>) was proposed as an indicator to represent contact characteristics of...journal article 2023
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Pan, Y. (author), Guo, Hui (author), Guan, Wei (author), Zhao, Yongli (author)Rutting is one of the most common distresses in early damage to asphalt pavements. It can raise the risk of ride safety issues, accelerate pavement deterioration, and increase maintenance costs. To investigate the factors that affect the rutting resistance of asphalt mixtures, internal factors (such as aggregate gradation, asphalt content,...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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Hu, D. (author), Qian, Cheng (author), Liu, X. (author), Du, L. (author), Sun, Zhongchao (author), Fan, X. (author), Zhang, Kouchi (author), Fan, J. (author)As a promising technology for high-power and high-temperature power electronics packaging, nanocopper (nanoCu) paste sintering has recently received increasing attention as a die-attachment. The high-temperature deformation of sintered nanoCu paste and its underlying mechanisms challenge the reliability of high-power electronics packaging. In...journal article 2023
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Sider, A. (author), Di Fronzo, C. (author), Amez-Droz, L. (author), Amorosi, A. (author), Badaracco, F. (author), Baer, P. (author), Bruno, G. (author), Cebeci, P. (author), Loicq, J.J.D. (author)To achieve the expected level of sensitivity of third-generation gravitational-wave (GW) observatories, more accurate and sensitive instruments than those of the second generation must be used to reduce all sources of noises. Amongst them, one of the most relevant is seismic noise, which will require the development of a better isolation...journal article 2023
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Jankovski, Milan (author), Popov, M. (author), Godefrooi, Joey (author), Parabirsing, Evita (author), Wierenga, Ernst (author), Lekić, A. (author)Due to the vast number of substations at the distribution level and increased costs of differential busbar protection, DSOs are in search of cost-effective protection schemes for busbar protection. This includes the use of various communication-based protection schemes, such as the reverse-blocking schemes used at Stedin. However, due to...journal article 2023
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Swillus, M. (author), Zaidman, A.E. (author)Software testing is an integral part of modern software engineering practice. Past research has not only underlined its significance, but also revealed its multi-faceted nature. The practice of software testing and its adoption is influenced by many factors that go beyond tools or technology. This paper sets out to investigate the context of...journal article 2023
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Nunes, N. V. (author), Bartel, N. (author), Belonenko, A. (author), Manucharyan, G. D. (author), Rudenko, V. N. (author), Gurvits, L. (author), Cimò, G. (author), Molera Calvés, G. (author), Zakhvatkin, M. V. (author)The Einstein Equivalence Principle (EEP) is a cornerstone of general relativity and predicts the existence of gravitational redshift. We report on new results of measuring this shift with RadioAstron (RA), a space very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) spacecraft launched into an evolving high eccentricity orbit around Earth with geocentric...journal article 2023
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Sivakumar, Vinayagamoorthy (author), Fanning, Joseph (author), Gavin, Kenneth (author), Tripathy, Snehasis (author), Bradshaw, Aaron (author), Murray, Edward J. (author), Black, Jonathan (author), Donohue, Shane (author)This paper presents data from an initial development stage of an 'umbrella anchor' concept. The anchor can be pushed into sand deposit in a folded arrangement to reduce installation loads. When a pull-out load is applied to the mooring line, the anchor deploys to create a large embedded plate anchor. Physical modelling was carried out in...journal article 2023
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Christoforidou, A. (author), Verleg, R.L. (author), Pavlovic, M. (author)Resins are essential structural materials predominantly used in load-bearing connections such as adhesively bonded joints and resin-injected bolted connections. In an effort to improve the latter, a new injection material, Steel Reinforced Resin (SRR), has been developed, consisting of spherical steel particles embedded in a resin. SRR's...journal article 2023
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Schlangen, Miek (author), Schlangen, E. (author), van der Goot, Atze Jan (author)Mechanical properties of food products are regularly analysed by tensile tests. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the potential of using advanced tensile testing techniques to better understand the mechanical properties of anisotropic food products, such as meat analogues and certain dairy products. The effects of various tensile...journal article 2023
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Joseph, G. (author), Zhong, Chen (author), Gursoy, M. Cenk (author), Velipasalar, Senem (author), Varshney, Pramod (author)We address the problem of sequentially selecting and observing processes from a given set to find the anomalies among them. The decision-maker observes a subset of the processes at any given time instant and obtains a noisy binary indicator of whether or not the corresponding process is anomalous. We develop an anomaly detection algorithm that...journal article 2023
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Singh, Avishreshth (author), Biligiri, Krishna Prapoorna (author), Sampath, Prasanna Venkatesh (author)The use of nondestructive ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) testing to assess the hardened properties of pervious concrete (PC) mixtures is an emerging research area. Further, UPV has been successfully used to determine the effective flow resistivity (EFR) of asphalt concrete and cement concrete pavements. However, no research studies have...journal article 2023
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van Veldhuizen, B.N. (author), Zera, E. (author), van Biert, L. (author), Modena, S. (author), Visser, K. (author), Aravind, P.V. (author)Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) systems have the potential to reduce emissions from seagoing vessels. However, it is unknown whether ship motions influence the system's operation. In this research, a 1.5 kW SOFC module is operated on an inclination platform that emulates ship motions, to evaluate the influence of static and dynamic inclinations...journal article 2023
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Lantsoght, E.O.L. (author)As the existing bridge stock is aging, the task of assessing these bridges becomes increasingly important. One of the assessment methods for existing bridges is load testing. Improvements in the field of diagnostic load testing are related to the use of numerical models. Improvements in the field of proof load testing focus on the safety of...journal article 2023
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Teunissen, P.J.G. (author)In this contribution we present a review of the DIA-method to ensure navigational integrity. The DIA-method rigorously combines parameter estimation and statistical testing for the Detection, Identification and Adaptation of multivariate and multiple model misspecifications. We describe the statistical properties of the so-obtained DIA...journal article 2023