Due to growing power consumption and the energy transition, installation of high-voltage underground cables (HVUC) is becoming increasingly crucial for increasing transmission capacity while minimising societal and environmental disruption. This thesis, completed in a professional setting at Witteveen+Bos, …

Veel bestaande metselwerkboogbruggen zijn gebouwd in een periode waarin ontwerpgegevens beperkt werden vastgelegd of later verloren zijn gegaan. Toch moeten deze bruggen tegenwoordig worden beoordeeld op constructieve veiligheid, terwijl het verkeer zwaarder is geworden dan in de oorspronkelijke gebruikssituatie. …

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 …

This thesis investigates the development of internal shear stresses in stiffened-core deep composite pile foundations, with particular focus on the FUNDEX Combi Pile system. These piles are widely used in urban environments due to their vibration-free installation and ability to perform under challenging …

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 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 …

This thesis centres on the Railway Viaduct at Kloetinge (Zeeland), a critical infrastructure element in operation since 1938. As of 2024, with its technical lifespan nearing its end at 86 years, the viaduct's longevity demands attention for its future viability. Situated on Viaduct Road, linking Kloetinge …

Multi-faceted tasks can be completed in a linear start-to-finish fashion, or by completing the different facets parallel to each other. Either way, at some point the final additions and adjustments are made such that all the pieces fit together, and the task is completed properly. For example, baking …

Dit afstudeeronderzoek heeft als doel inzicht te krijgen in de constructieve veiligheid van het brugdek/val van de Schroebrug om deze voor de komende 25 jaar in stand te houden. Het brugdek is voor het laatst getoetst in 2007, met de oude normering, daarom is de theoretische restlevensduur volgens de …

Dit onderzoeksrapport is opgesteld in opdracht van het havenbedrijf North Sea Port, Terneuzen. Zij beheert een groot areaal aan steigers dat onderhouden moet worden om de levensduur ervan zo lang mogelijk uit te rekken. De wens is om dit te doen via risicobeheersing om te zorgen voor een specificatie, …