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Zhang, C. (author), Hu, M. (author), di Maio, F. (author), Sprecher, B. (author), Yang, X. (author), Tukker, A. (author)
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Verdel, A. (author), van Haeringen, D. (author), Vandeweijer, V. (author), Carpentier, S. (author), Meekes, S. (author)
We demonstrate in this geothermal exploration case study performed in The Netherlands that ambient noise seismic interferometry (ANSI) can be an effective and efficient method for obtaining surface wave dispersion curves, leading to shallow shear-wave velocity-depth profiles that can improve imaging of deep structures. As the ANSI method...
conference paper 2019
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Groeneweg, J. (author), ter Mors, E. (author), van Leeuwen, E. (author), Komen, S. (author)
conference paper 2018
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li Piani, T. (author), Weerheijm, J. (author), Koene, L. (author), Sluys, L.J. (author)
conference paper 2018
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van Deurssen, E. (author), Meijster, T. (author), Oude Hengel, K.M. (author), Boessen, R. (author), Spaan, S. (author), Tielemans, E. (author), Heederik, D. (author), Pronk, A. (author)
There is little evidence with respect to the effectiveness of intervention programs that focus on the reduction of occupational quartz exposure in the construction industry. This article evaluates the effectiveness of a multidimensional intervention which was aimed at reducing occupational quartz exposure among construction workers by increasing...
article 2015
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Pacheco, J. (author), Šavija, B. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Polder, R.B. (author)
The durability of cracked reinforced concrete is a serious concern in the construction industry. Cracks represent fast routes for chloride penetration, which can result in reinforcement corrosion. Bending or tapered cracks have the characteristic of being wider at the surface and becoming narrower towards the reinforcement. In reinforced...
article 2014
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Terwel, K. (author), Boot, W. (author), Nelisse, M. (author)
After several major structural incidents in the Netherlands, such as the collapse of five balconies in Maastricht in 2001 resulting in two fatalities, various initiatives have been started to improve structural safety. Research studies were initiated on the characteristics, causes and consequences of structural incidents. In this paper the...
conference paper 2014
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van Deurssen, E. (author), Pronk, A. (author), Spaan, S. (author), Goede, H. (author), Tielemans, E. (author), Heederik, D. (author), Meijster, T. (author)
Quartz exposure can cause several respiratory health effects. Although quartz exposure has been described in several observational workplace studies, well-designed intervention studies that investigate the effect of control strategies are lacking. Tis article describes a baseline exposure study that is part of a multidimensional intervention...
article 2014
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Oude Hengel, K.M. (author), Blatter, B.M. (author), van der Molen, H.F. (author), Bongers, P.M. (author), van der Beek, A.J. (author)
Objective This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a prevention program on work ability, health, and sick leave targeted at construction worksites. Methods A total of 15 departments (N=297 workers) from 6 construction companies participated in this cluster randomized controlled trial and were randomly allocated to the intervention (8...
article 2013
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Oude Hengel, K.M. (author), Blatter, B.M. (author), Joling, C.I. (author), van der Beek, A.J. (author), Bongers, P.M. (author)
Background: To prolong sustainable healthy working lives of construction workers, a worksite prevention program was developed which aimed to improve the health and work ability of construction workers. The aim of the current study was to investigate the effectiveness of this program on social support at work, work engagement, physical workload...
article 2012
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Zeiler, W. (author), Quanjel, E.M.C.J. (author), Borsboom, W.A. (author), TNO Bouw en Ondergrond (author)
Within the present context of the Dutch Sustainable Building Practice it is hard for the different involved building design disciplines to give a good answer to sustainability. Especially this is the case for the application solar energy either in passive or active form. As traditional methods did not work out adequately a new approach within...
conference paper 2009
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Burdorf, A. (author), Windhorst, J. (author), van der Beek, A.J. (author), van der Molen, H. (author), Swuste, P.H.J.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)
This study describes the impact of the use of mechanised equipment on physical load and workers' health among road workers and floor layers by comparing the traditional manual work method with frequently occurring scenarios of use of this new equipment. Continuous direct measurements of postures were linked to real-time observations of tasks and...
article 2007
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven TNO Voeding (author), Tjoe Nij, E. (author), Heederik, D. (author)
Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of the silicosis and cancer risk among construction workers. Methods: In 1998, 1335 of 4173 invited construction workers with expected high cumulative exposure to quartz were studied for early signs of silicosis. In 2002 the study was repeated for 96 persons. Exposure measurements...
article 2005
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Groenesteijn, L. (author), Eikhout, S.M. (author), Vink, P. (author), TNO Arbeid (author)
In installation work, the physical workload is high. Awkward postures, heavy lifting and repetitive movements are often seen. To improve aspects of the work situation, frequently used pliers were redesigned to make them suitable for more cutting tasks. In this study these multitask pliers are evaluated in comparison to the originally used pliers...
article 2004
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Eikhout, S.M. (author), Bronkhorst, R.E. (author), van der Grinten, M.P. (author)
Paint scraping with the traditional triangular scraper is a tiring job causing hazardous forces and high wrist moments (Van Rhijn & Eikhout, 1998). As an answer to those problems the recently developed scraper has been designed with the end user in mind. This paper reviews a field study testing the new product with 20 professional painters. The...
conference paper 2001
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Koningsveld, E.A.P. (author), Thé, K.A. (author)
Ergonomists aim to prevent occupational injuries and to improve workers' well being and their performance. Many ergonomists feel the need to prove the benefits of their work. Next to evaluation with questionnaires, economical benefits of their work should be most welcome to demonstrate their positive contribution. However, mathematical models...
conference paper 2000
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de Jong, A.M. (author), Vink, P. (author)
A step-by-step approach to better work, aimed at reducing the physical workload of glaziers, is evaluated. In three small-sized companies mechanical aids were developed with strong commitment from management. Glaziers from these three companies prioritized problems, selected solutions and tested the solutions. A steering group with...
article 2000
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Tolman, F.P. (author), TNO Bouw (author)
For the past ten years most sectors of industry have been developing standards for the electronic sharing and exchange of product model data. While several related industries, such as automotive and shipbuilding manufacturing have been relatively successful in integrating electronic product models into their operations, the building and...
article 1999
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Energieonderzoek Centrum Nederland (author), Römer, J.C. (author), van Arkel, W.G. (author), van Hilten, O. (author), Menkveld, M. (author), Ruijg, G.J. (author), d. Noord, M. (author)
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report 1999
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Koningsveld, E.A.P. (author), van der Molen, H.F. (author), NIA TNO (author)
In this paper an overview is given of what has been done in the field of ergonomics on behalf of the building and construction industry. Characteristics of the building and construction are given in relation to working conditions. The developments within this branch of industry are described in view of perspectives for a better future. In this...
article 1997
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