To update seismic performance and rapidly restore the transportation capacity of a bridge following an earthquake, this study introduces a new reinforced concrete (RC) column, termed “Metabolic RC column, ” which incorporates the Design for Disassembly and Metabolism Movement concepts. The proposed column features a plastic hinge comprising a perma...
Late rupture after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an increasing complication associated with a high mortality rate. This study aimed to analyse the causes and outcomes in patients with AAA rupture after EVAR. A multi-institutional Greek study of late ruptures after EVAR between 2008 - 2022 was p...
Our production and consumption patterns of electronic products exceed the limits of what one planet can handle. Prolonging product lifetimes decreases the value losses caused by the destruction of existing products and lowers the amount of e-waste. Repair is an impactful strategy to tackle the issues associated with the production and consumption o...
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Aging infrastructure globally faces degradation, posing risks and requiring substantial repair investment. Strategic maintenance practices are crucial for evaluating structural conditions and ensuring sustainability. The growing demands on modern materials and structures necessitate enhanced health monitoring approaches. Shifting from reactive to p...
Published in Asian journal of surgery
Each year, over 50 million tonnes of electronic waste is generated globally, with the Netherlands averaging more than 20 kg per capita (Compendium voor de Leefomgeving, 2023). The shift from a linear to a circular economy is crucial in addressing this issue, emphasizing the importance of durability and repairability in product design. Additionally,...
This Design for Interaction master thesis is focussed on the development of a design intervention to encourage consumer behaviour towards DIY repair and upgrading of furniture. The project was carried out in collaboration with the Behaviour Insights Team of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and Het Groene Brein.
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Textile-reinforced cementitious sandwich are lightweight, slender, non-corrosive, and cost-effective composites that have been recently proposed for structural applications. However, its composite nature depicts a complex fracture behavior, and manufacturing defects, such as a deficient interlaminar bond, can produce premature debonding. Lateral de...
La réaction sulfatique interne (RSI) est une réaction de gonflement interne des matériaux cimentaires générant des contraintes importantes qui conduisent progressivement à la fissuration, à la perte de cohésion et à la ruine des structures de génie civil. Par ailleurs, les échanges hydriques entre le matériau et la lixiviation des alcalins du béton...
