Testing the improved PAS methodology: Implementation of a search algorithm

Time - dependent shape functions for FE analysis of unsaturated soil behaviour

Unsaturated groundwater dynamics play a major role in the nalysis of soil-atmosphere interaction, stability of geotechnical structures, and the impact of climate change aspects on these subjects. The nonlinear behaviour of water retention in the soil has a large impact on the governing equation known as Richards’ equation, and steep boundary...

A low cost self-assemble bicycle for students

The graduation assignment is defined as follows: design a low cost bicycle for both male and female students in The Netherlands. Investigate what factors can decrease the costs by researching the entire supply chain and material costs. Determine which parts need to be redesigned and which parts will remain standard. Investigate what the...

The Haitian Dream: Increasing the economic, social and environmental resilience of the hot and humid, high density urban Haitian neighbourhood by the implementation of climate responsive design

The event of the earthquake on January 12 2010 in Haiti has caused in a disaster which has shocked the world. It resulted in an estimated amount of 250.000 casualties and left over 1.000.000 people homeless. From these numbers it is clear that Haiti needs to become more resilient to hazards to prevent in a future repetition of this disaster. A...

Architecture and life in Aroumiatte: An oases village in Morocco

This document contains a research on architecture and life in Aroumiatte. Aroumiatte is a small oasis village in the desert of Morocco. The research has been done with relevant literature and fieldwork on the site. It can be used as a guideline for designers and other organizations who want to build or start something in this area, or in other...

A clay layer as a revetment for sea dikes: The behaviour of clay under wave loading

Environmental awareness and sustainable development have been popular themes over the last few years. To improve dikes along the estuaries in Zeeland (The Netherlands) where a high foreland with natural areas of salt marshes is present, alternatives to stone revetments are examined. From a natural and aesthetic point of view, a slope covered...