Delft University of Technology

Decoupling mechanical and morphometric properties in meta-biomaterials

Abstract Meta-biomaterials are engineered biomaterials with unprecedented properties derived from their designed microscale structure, positioning them as promising candidates for developing medical devices (e.g., meta-implants). A significant challenge in developing meta-biomate...

ERIES-REVAULTS Pseudo-Dynamic tests on a full-scale masonry cross vault system: dataset

This paper presents the dataset generated within the ERIES-REVAULTs experimental campaign, aimed at investigating the in-plane shear behaviour of masonry cross vaults, representative of historic churches. In post-earthquake surveys, the damage associated with this type of mechani...

Enumeration Method for Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Water with High Bacterial Background Flora

Reliable detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) in water is essential for public health water quality assessments, yet culture-based methods remain challenged by high background flora. This study compared the performance of mPA-C agar and the commercial RAPID’ P. aeruginosa (RA...

Risk assessment of voltage violations during unintentional islanding events

The increasing penetration of distributed generators (DGs) has led to the proposal of fault ride-through (RT) requirements. These requirements enhance the reliability of the electrical system; however, reduce the sensitivity of anti-islanding protections, potentially exposing sen...

Annual wake impacts in and between wind farm clusters – Part 1: WRF-simulated wake losses for different atmospheric conditions

Abstract. With the rapid increase in wind farm developments, it is essential to evaluate the impacts of newly constructed wind farms on adjacent wind farms, both existing and planned. Numerical weather prediction models are essential tools to predict wake effects, especially unde...

A decomposition-based matheuristic for the passenger-oriented integrated passenger-freight transport problem

Integrating passenger and freight transport has become increasingly important for improving the efficiency of urban mobility systems, as planning them separately often results in underutilized capacity and redundant vehicle movements. Coordinating the two enables more effective u...

Field Observations of Tidal- and Thermal-Induced Deformations and Anchor Forces in Quay Walls

Abstract This case study investigates the mechanical and thermal response of anchored quay walls in the Port of Rotterdam through continuous field monitoring. Three structurally distinct combined quay walls, consisting of steel tubular piles with intermediate sheet piles, were ex...

Advancing McKibben artificial muscles: Bio-inspired design for complex motion

McKibben Artificial Muscles (AMs) are widely used in soft robotics as actuators due to their compliance and high force output. However, achieving complex motions with multiple AMs in different orientations remains challenging, as each requires a bulky pneumatic or hydraulic syste...

Automated literature screening using large language models in headache research: a comparative performance evaluation of seven models using zero-shot and iterative prompt refinement

Abstract Background Large language models (LLMs) show promise for automating literature screening, although their performance varies across clinical domains and further evaluation is required for broader implementation. This study aimed to assess the accuracy, reliability and fea...

Third wave of hotel website evaluation: an automated machine learning-based approach

Purpose This interdisciplinary research combining the fields of tourism and computer science aims to develop a framework (HotelWebComp) as a Web application for the automated analysis of hotel websites using machine learning (ML) techniques. Design/methodology/approach The study...

Economy and architecture: toward a quantitative historiography of architectural production

This article examines why economic factors, defined through regulation, land, finance, and labour, have remained difficult to integrate into architectural historiography despite repeated attempts to move beyond stylistic, author-centred, and discourse-driven accounts of architect...

Current and Future Directions for Responsible Quantum Technologies: A ResQT Community Perspective

Abstract Quantum technologies (QT) are advancing rapidly, promising advancements across a wide spectrum of applications but also raising significant ethical, societal, and geopolitical impacts, including dual-use capabilities, varying levels of access, and impending quantum divid...

Gaussian process surrogate modeling for efficient controller tuning and fatigue load prediction of the helix wake-mixing method

Abstract. Wind farms experience reduced power production and elevated structural loading due to wake interactions. Wake-mixing control techniques, which dynamically excite upstream turbine wakes to accelerate recovery, have demonstrated promising improvements in downstream power...

From conventional transport modes to V2G-Enabled vehicles: an analysis of mode substitution behaviour

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology enables electric vehicles (EVs) to function as both energy consumers and suppliers, potentially improving power grid stability while offering economic benefits to users. Before large-scale implementation, however, the viability of V2G must be asse...

The architecture of creativity: Toward a causal theory of creative workspace design

The question of how the physical work environment can affect creativity is gaining interest among companies and educational institutions. This paper introduces ten propositions outlining possible relationships between spatial characteristics and creative work. The propositions we...

Nanosecond Pulsed Microwave Plasma Torch for Continuous In‐Line H 2 O 2 Supply: A Path to Stable and Scalable Plasma‐Driven Biocatalysis

ABSTRACT Plasma‐driven H 2 O 2 generation offers a potential sustainable route for biotransformations, but its application is hindered by challenges such as insufficient H 2 O 2 production and enzyme degradation. This study establishes plasma‐driven biocatalysis using a nanosecon...

Spatiotemporal Analysis of OpenStreetMap Editing Activities in Japan Using the OSMCha

Abstract. OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a prominent platform for Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI), wherein geographic data are updated daily by a global community of contributors. The OpenStreetMap Changeset Analyzer (OSMCha) serves as a quality assurance tool that automatically...

Contagion backbone of temporal higher-order networks

Abstract Temporal higher-order networks, where each hyperlink involving a group of nodes is activated or deactivated over time, effectively represent social interactions. They serve as substrates for the spread of epidemics and information. However, the contribution of each hyper...

Quantum Internet, Governance, Trust, and the Promise of Secure Communication

The development of quantum technologies has been accelerating in the last decade, turning them into emerging technologies that need explicit attention by decision-makers at national funding agencies, companies, and governments. In this paper we consider the governance of quantum...

Fault diagnosis of rotating machinery bearings under strong noise backgrounds using refined composite wavelet packet fuzzy diversity entropy

In recent years, multiscale fuzzy diversity entropy (MFDE) has been demonstrated as a highly promising feature extraction tool for intelligent fault diagnosis. Compared to existing entropy methods, MFDE offers the advantages of high consistency, strong robustness, and excellent c...