C. Ayas
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3D Printed FRP
Application of recyclable glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic polymers in strengthening of bridge decks
Since a lot of bridges in the Netherlands have degraded over time, they require strengthening or (partial) replacement. Previously, the possibility to apply 3D printed fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) for strengthening of bridge decks was investigated by Arup. In this study was co
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In Additive Manufacturing (AM), typically a trade-off exists between part quality and build time. Part orientation with respect to the print direction may significantly influence both. In this thesis, the consequences of part orientation on support volume requirements are studied
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Additive Manufacturing (AM) plays a crucial role in the revolution towards Industry 4.0, by enabling the direct translation of digital 3D models into physical objects while reducing process steps and minimizing human intervention. While conventional AM machines are generally limi
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The primary objective of this research is to develop an efficient protocol which can be used to 3D print multi-material microfluidic devices with a high resolution. During this research, the fabrication of multi-material microfluidic valves is discussed as a showcase to verify th
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Qualification of the mechanical properties of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) products is an essential step for a successful introduction of this process in industry. To realise this, the relationship between processing conditions, the thermal history and the resulting mec
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Additive manufacturing (AM) is quickly becoming one of the more popular methods to manufacture components made of Ti-6Al-4V in the aerospace and automobile industry due to its flexibility in producing complex geometries and reducing tooling costs. As the world of additive ma ...
In this work, the possibilities to approach various nonlinear moment-angle characteristics with a kinematically indeterminate rigid body balancer with torsion springs are examined. These torsion springs are mounted on the axes that intersect the rigid bodies. The rigid body balan
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Characterisation of a functionally graded duplex stainless steel
Fabricated by Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Functionally graded materials (FGM) are a class of materials in which the chemical composition or microstructure varies as a function of position, offering unique material properties. In this study, a functionally graded structure was manufactured using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding a
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Negative Stiffness in Compliant Shell Mechanisms
To develop a passive stroke rehabilitation device
Present stroke rehabilitation devices for the arm are often difficult to use by the patient himself and cannot be used at home. A compliant shell mechanism could overcome the shortcomings of the current available devices. By the use of monolithic shell mechanisms a simple to use
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The outstanding mechanical properties of graphene have made it a suitable candidate for awide range of sensor and actuator applications in modern technology. However, before the full potential of future applications can be achieved, a proper characterisation of the fundamental pr
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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a condition of the spine, often characterized by a three- dimensional spinal deformity. Treatment usually involves interventions like exercise, bracing, or if necessary, surgery. Often bracing is prescribed to stop curve progression s ...
The field of nanotechnology has been quickly growing over the last few decades and many different functional Nano Electro Mechanical Systems(NEMS) can now be made.
To further increase the possibilities and functionality of NEMS, new materials have to be characterized. Of the ...
To further increase the possibilities and functionality of NEMS, new materials have to be characterized. Of the ...