The seismic assessment of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings with cavity walls is of high relevance in regions such as in Central and Northern Europe, Australia, New Zealand and China because of the characteristics of the masonry building stock. A cavity wall consists of two separate parallel walls …

Launching smart city activities and projects requires political support. For sustainable approaches, a concrete strategy, and leadership endorsement from the municipal government is crucial. In accordance with the most prevalent definitions of a smart city, postulating that a city must enhance quality …

The year 2018 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Turkish migrants settling in the Netherlands. A significant number of Turks, approximately 400,000, currently live in the Netherlands; many are born there, and know Turkey only from visiting it on holiday. Integration has been successful for the majority …

Het afstudeeronderzoek bestaat uit drie hoofdonderzoeken. Namelijk een verkennend literatuur onderzoek, een varianten onderzoek en de optimalisatie van het gekozen ontwerp. Met behulp van deze onderzoeken is er antwoord gegeven op de hoofdvraag “Hoe wordt er een overspanning van dertig meter gerealiseerd …