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Engbers, C. (author), Dubbeldam, R. (author), Buurke, J.H. (author), Kamphuis, N. (author), de Hair-Buijssen, S.H.H.M. (author), Westerhuis, F. (author), de Waard, D. (author), Rietman, J.S. (author)The older cyclist is more prone to get cycling accidents than younger cyclists. To support the older cyclist, a rear- and front-view assistant were developed that warns the cyclist of approaching traffic. User tests to evaluate system performance, user-experience and effects on behaviour were performed with 20 older cyclists (>64 years) on a...article 2018
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Sprung, D. (author), Van Eijk, A.M.J. (author), Ullwer, C. (author), Gunter, W. (author), Eisele, C. (author), Seiffer, D. (author), Sucher, E. (author), Stein, K. (author)The atmospheric influence on wave propagation was investigated during the First European South African Transmission ExpeRiment from June 2015 to February 2016. The focus in this article was set on optical turbulence, the main atmospheric factor affecting the position and strength of Laser beams, the performance of electro-optical systems and...conference paper 2018
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Fonseca, R.M. (author), Della Rossa, E. (author), Emerick, A.A. (author), Hanea, R.G. (author), Jansen, J.D. (author)Since the early 2000's there has been a significant focus from many groups around the world towards the development and application of innovative technologies in order to improve reservoir management strategies and optimize field development plans. Benchmark studies are a very valuable way of evaluating and demonstrating the status and potential...conference paper 2018
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Remels, A.H.V. (author), Derks, W.J.A. (author), Cillero-Pastor, B. (author), Verhees, K.J.P. (author), Kelders, M.C. (author), Heggermont, W. (author), Carai, P. (author), Summer, G. (author), Ellis, S.R. (author), de Theije, C.C. (author), Heeren, R.M.A. (author), Heymans, S. (author), Papageorgiou, A.P. (author), van Bilsen, M. (author)Acute viral myocarditis (VM), characterised by leukocyte infiltration and dysfunction of the heart, is an important cause of sudden cardiac death in young adults. Unfortunately, to date, the pathological mechanisms underlying cardiac failure in VM remain incompletely understood. In the current study, we investigated if acute VM leads to cardiac...article 2018
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Silvas, E. (author), Hofman, T. (author), Murgovski, N. (author), Etman, L.F.P. (author), Steinbuch, M. (author)The optimal design of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) can be formulated as a multiobjective optimization problem that spreads over multiple levels (technology, topology, size, and control). In the last decade, studies have shown that by integrating these optimization levels, fuel benefits are obtained, which go beyond the results achieved with...article 2017
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van Meerveld, H. (author), Schoenmaker, R. (author), Wessels, J.F.M. (author), Bakker, J. (author)This paper discusses the development and first testing of a valid, reliable, functional and simple indicator, that represents the long term effect of short term decisions. Such an indicator can assist counteracting short term views in network level asset management decision making. Short-termism or myopia may occur in cases where service level...conference paper 2017
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van Breugel, K. (author), Polder, R.B. (author), de Rooij, M.R. (author)For many concrete infrastructural works a service life of 80, 100 or 200 years is required. To convince owners and authorities that these requirements can be met probability-based models for service life predictions have been developed. These models are based on theoretical and experimental laboratory studies. Many of these models focus on the...conference paper 2017
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Peelen, W.H.A. (author), Vervuurt, A.H.J.M. (author)Modular expansion joints constitute a substantial part of direct and indirect costs of bridge maintenance. Joint condition assessments can be improved to predict or detect damages earlier. In this way the probability for consequential damages such as emergency repair and a shortened lifespan is reduced. Maintenance can be planned well in advance...conference paper 2017
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Broeren, M.L.M. (author), Dellaert, S.N.C. (author), Cok, B. (author), Patel, M.K. (author), Worrell, E. (author), Shen, L. (author)Sisal fibre can potentially replace glass fibre in natural fibre composites. This study focuses on the environmental performance of sisal fibre production by quantifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy use of producing sisal fibre in Tanzania and Brazil using life cycle assessment (LCA), based on region-specific inventory data. The...article 2017
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Hereijgers, K. (author), Silvas, E. (author), Hofman, T. (author), Steinbuch, M. (author)Creating a driving cycle (DC) for the design and validation of new vehicles is an important step that will influence the efficiency, functionality and performance of the final systems. In this work, a DC synthesis method is introduced, based on multi-dimensional Markov Chain, where both the velocity and road slope are investigated. Particularly,...article 2017
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Abspoel, L.M. (author), Wessels, J.F.M. (author), Turk, M. (author), Bailey, H. (author), Hannah, A. (author), O'Connor, A. (author), Leahy, C. (author)Quality control during the construction process is one of the determining factors that governs the service life of an asphalt road. In CONSISTEND a predictive tool is developed that objectively determines the effect of quality control during the construction processes on the life span of surface courses of asphalt roads. The tool predicts the...conference paper 2017
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Malone, K.M. (author), van Dam, E. (author), Wilschut, E. (author)Intelligent Transport Systems are being developed to improve the safety of cyclists. A trial of one such system, an Intersection Safety system, was held in Helmond, the Netherlands, in March 2015. The trial tested the technical performance of the set-up, as well as the cyclists’ subjective and objective behavior during the tests. Car passengers...conference paper 2017
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Abspoel, L.M. (author), Courage, W.M.G. (author), van den Broeck, W. (author), Kruse, H. (author)Pipeline networks for gas and water are the lifelines of our society. Their presence and correct functioning translates in benefits and any disruption, malfunctioning or ruptures represent hazards for the community. Most pipelines are buried, which impedes direct monitoring of the structural reliability of the networks. The behavior of the soil...conference paper 2017
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Ghosh, M (author), Oner, D. (author), Poels, K. (author), Tabish, A.M. (author), Vlaanderen, J. (author), Pronk, A. (author), Kuijpers, E. (author), Lan, Q. (author), Vermeulen, R. (author), Bekaert, B. (author), Hoet, P.H.M. (author), Godderis, L. (author)This study was designed to assess the epigenetic alterations in blood cells, induced by occupational exposure to multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT). The study population comprised of MWCNT-exposed workers (n=24) and unexposed controls (n=43) from the same workplace. We measured global DNA methylation/hydroxymethylation levels on the 5th...article 2017
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Bosch, T. (author), Verploegen, K. (author), Grösser, S.N. (author), van Rhijn, G. (author)Economically and environmentally it might be more responsible or even feasible to combine products and services to elongate product lifetime. Gispen, a major office furniture producer in the Netherlands, has embraced circular economic principles to create new business, extend product life time and improve the adaptability of their products. In...bookPart 2017
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TNO Voeding (author), Fransman, W. (author), Buist, H. (author), Kuijpers, E. (author), Walser, T. (author), Meyer, D. (author), Zondervan-van den Beuken, E. (author), Westerhout, J. (author), klein Entink, R.H. (author), Brouwer, D.H. (author)For safe innovation, knowledge on potential human health impacts is essential. Ideally, these impacts are considered within a larger life-cycle-based context to support sustainable development of new applications and products. A methodological framework that accounts for human health impacts caused by inhalation of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs...article 2017