Abstract This study evaluated the effects of vegetation and internal water storage (IWS) on evapotranspiration (ET), hydrologic performance, and water quality in bioretention mesocosms. Twelve mesocosms were configured as planted/free-drainage (PF), planted/IWS (PI), unplanted/free-drainage (UF), and …

Het onderzoek richt zich op de behoefte aan interdisciplinaire, praktijkgerichte en maatschappelijk geëngageerde leermodellen om klimaatgerelateerde wateruitdagingen aan te pakken. Het traditionele onderwijs schiet vaak tekort bij het toerusten van jonge waterprofessionals met de nodige praktische, interdisciplinaire …

Damen Naval opereert binnen een internationale projectomgeving waarin structureel gebruik wordt gemaakt van contracten, verplichtingen en betalingen in vreemde valuta. Hierdoor ontstaat foreign exchange-exposure: het risico dat wisselkoersschommelingen invloed hebben op financiële resultaten of de voorspelbaarheid …

This thesis explores the feasibility of valorising okara, a by-product from tofu and soy milk production, through tempeh fermentation. The topic was initiated from the potential value of okara as a fibre-rich material, especially regarding the possible effect of fermentation on its soluble and insoluble …

This study evaluated the combined effect of vegetation and internal water storage (IWS) on evapotranspiration (ET) dynamics in bioretention mesocosms. Twelve mesocosms were arranged under outdoor summer conditions in four configurations: planted/free-drainage (PF), planted/IWS (PI), unplanted/free-drainage …

This study evaluated the feasibility of a buoyant V-block closure joint for application within the Fraser River Tunnel Project and compared its performance against alternative closure joint concepts. The results demonstrate that the buoyant V-block is a technically feasible closure joint solution under …

Increased activity of the European beaver (Castor fiber) presents a growing structural threat to regional flood defenses in the Netherlands due to extensive burrowing. Flemish Waerways Beaver Experts did not expect this high of beaver activity and the only sustainable solution against them so far was …

This research held two main intentions, the first being to analyze what subsurface layouts have what kinds of effects on pipe length for the dike failure mechanism, and the second being to create a model using this information and knowledge. The first intention was completed using two different programs: …

The graduation subject focuses on research and development of a Page Builder tool with an AI assistant. The core concept is to allow technical and non-technical users to create and edit Spectrum application pages by combining a visual interface with an AI assistant. Before describing the tool itself, …

At the macro level, the Netherlands has become an agricultural giant thanks to its efficient, intensive farming practices. At the micro level, farmers are under pressure to make ever-larger investments and focus heavily on improving operational efficiency. This has led to a series of business decisions, …