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 …

Dit onderzoek richt zich op het optimaliseren van het outbound proces van Tramper Technology (TTNL) in Goes, ter voorbereiding op de groeiende export naar het Zuid-Afrikaanse filiaal (TTSA). De hoofdvraag luidt: hoe kan het outbound proces na begin juli zo worden geoptimaliseerd dat de doorlooptijd met …

Hospitality and air transport are closely connected, and any disruption in the air transport network will have an impact on airport hotels. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is becoming more and more constrained due to flight limitations, regulatory pressure, and disruptions. Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport, …

 Dit onderzoek richt zich op het ontwikkelen van een eenduidige en reproduceerbare methode om de milieukostenindicator (MKI) te bepalen voor conserveringswerkzaamheden aan stalen basculebruggen. Aan de hand van de renovatie van de Verkeersbrug Dordrecht is een praktisch protocol opgesteld voor het berekenen …

Dit onderzoek richt zich op de omgang met niet-transportwaardige runderen in de praktijk en de mogelijkheden voor handelaren en transporteurs om het dierenwelzijn te waarborgen. Aanleiding is de aangescherpte wet- en regelgeving rondom diertransport, waarbij in de praktijk vaak onduidelijkheid ontstaat …

This thesis aims to evaluate the potential of an aluminum extension to improve the operational service level of the Zeelandbrug, in terms of capacity and safety. This encompasses assessing the bridge's current performance, investigating evolving regional transport demands, defining improvement priorities, …

This study investigates the influence of microplastic (MP) concentration on soil erodibility and examines how wind intensity affects the aerosolization of MPs, organic matter, and mineral fractions. Conducted under the SOILPROM project at Wageningen University & Research, two controlled laboratory experiments …

Gili Ketapang is a small island located in East Java, Indonesia. The island is currently experiencing environmental changes due to coastal erosion and the decline of its coral reef ecosystem. At the same time, the population is growing, and economic activities centred around fishing and tourism are expanding. …

Vlissingen is turning into an unattractive student city with an increasing student outflow due to several factors like the ‘Wet Internationalisering in Balans’ (a national policy affecting international education), few educational institutions, limited variety of study programs, limited nightlife and …

This thesis focuses on optimizing the structural design and cost efficiency of an industrial electrical room for a large-scale data center located in Eemshaven, Netherlands. The industrial hall is designed to accommodate a 5-ton gantry crane integral to the installation and maintenance of heavy electrical …