Structural Mechanics Master of Science Projects

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Falco Kaal, ASML (30 credits)

Liam Kokken, Kademuren (30 credits)

Scott van den Kieboom, Tweede draagweg in houtconstructies (30 credits)

Buckling of stiffened plates under shear and tension (40 credits)
Student: M. Blankendaal
Advisors: prof.dr. M. Veljkovic, ... dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: ..., 2025
Report (pdf ... MB)

Distribution of rebars in concrete floors above columns (40 credits)
Student: G. Stamoulis
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, em.prof.dr.ir. J. Blaauwendraad, ... Date: ..., 2025
Report (pdf ... MB)

Failure probability of shell structures, Making advanced analysis accessible (40 credits)
Student: M. Kashout
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, em.prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, prof.dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks Date: ..., 2025
Report (pdf ... MB)

Using a path-based blast loading model to approximate blast loading in urban environments (40 credits)
Student: J. Knijf
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dr.ir. H.P.A. Dijkers (TNO), dr.ir. F.F.J. Schrijer (TUD Aerodynamics), ir. A.C.B. Schuurman
Date: ..., 2025
Report (pdf ... MB)


The graduation projects changed from 40 credits (about 8 months of work) to 30 credits (5 months of work).

Verification and optimization of a knockdown factor formula for thin-shell structures (40 credits)
Student: Yuanxi Zhao
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ir. A.C.B. Schuurman, dr.ir. F.P. van der Meer
Date: December 17, 2024
Report (pdf 18.8 MB) Conclusions

Robustness of a timber core with a braced system under lateral wind load on a 10-storey building during fire conditions (40 credits)
Student: I.B. Postma
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.W.G. van de Kuilen (TUD, TUM), ing. D. van Loon (Arcadis), ir. M.P. Felicita (EMPA), dr.ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: October 25, 2024
Report (pdf 105 MB)

Predicting the lateral deflection of timber modular buildings; Developing a calculation method based on proposed equations to predict the lateral deflection of timber modular buildings (40 credits)
Student: M. Bosse
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.W.G van de Kuilen (TUD, TUM), ir. G. Brouwers (Van Rossum), dr.ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: Augustus 27, 2024
Report (pdf 21.5 MB)

An investigation into the rail-structure interaction in eailway bridges in the Netherlands (30 credits)
Student: G.P.C. Hoppenbrouwers
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dr.ir. D. Schoenmakers (Wagemaker), ir. J.W. de Vos (Wagemaker), dr.ir. Zhen Yang, ir. C. Kasbergen
Date: July 9, 2024
Report (pdf 38.0 MB)

Parametric design of grid shell structures: A design method considering semi-rigid joints and stiffness based connection design (40 credits)
Student: F. van Spengler
Advisors: dr.ir. F. Kavoura, ir. P. van de Rotten (Octatube), dr. R. Oval, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: July 4, 2024
Report (pdf 12.3 MB)

Predicting the best stability system for high-rise steel buildings by an artificial neural network (40 credits)
Student: E.G.F. Potijk
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ir. T. Uijtenhaak (Buro Happold), ir. A.C.B. Schuurman, dr.ir. F. Kavoura
Date: May 28, 2024
Report (pdf 11.8 MB) Appendix (pdf 1.36 MB)

The effect of railway-induced vibrations on timber apartment buildings
Student: M.M. de Wit
Advisors: dr.ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, ir. M. Spanenburg (BAM), dr.ir. M. Mirra, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: April 10, 2024
Report (pdf 21.0 MB)

Marine pumped hydro energy storage; Shape design of the reservoir
Student: L.J. Wesseling
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, ir. H. de Waardt (Witteveen+Bos), ir. A. van Dalfsen (Witteveen+Bos), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: March 22, 2024
Report (pdf 20.8 MB)

Connection optimisation for robustness in a timber modular building, A connection optimisation between post and beam timber modules to enable catenary action
Student: K. Zutt
Advisors: dr.ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, ir. Ch. Bosveld (Pieters Bouwtechniek), dr.ir. M.P. Felicita, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: January 16, 2024
Report (pdf 50.9 MB)


Numerical assessment of effective width method in plated box girders with stocky stiffened flanges in pure bending
Student: Z. Tamizi
Advisors: Prof.dr. M. Veljkovic, Dr. T. Tankova, ing. B.S. Hylkema MSEng.RC (Witteveen en Bos), R. de Bruijn MSc. (Witteveen en Bos), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: December 14, 2023
Report (pdf 13.6 MB)

Influence of PV insulation layer on point loads distribution to the corrugated roof
Student: A. Al-Sharqi
Advisors: Prof.dr. M. Veljkovic, Dr. F. Kavoura, Dr. A. Mohabeddine, ir. V. Škorić (ASK Romein), ir. G. Pavlovic (ASK Romein), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 31, 2023
Report (pdf 5.25 MB)

Shape optimization of a uniform strength noise barrier
Student: Chiayu Chen
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, Dr. D. Veenendaal (Summum Engineering), ir. H. Alkisaei, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 23, 2023
Report (pdf 12.0 MB)

Bent up bars, Assessment and implementation of outdated reinforcement configurations in existing concrete structures
Student: T.K. Douma
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, dr.ir. Yang Yuguang, ir. J. Meijdam (TBI Mobilis), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 23, 2023
Report (pdf 4.07 MB)

Influence of flanges on the shear capacity of reinforced non-rectangular concrete members without shear reinforcement
Student: Ö. Kiliç
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, dr.ir. Yuguang Yang, dr.ir. M.A. Roosen (Rijkswaterstaat), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 23, 2023
Report (pdf 4.87 MB)

Influence of timber outrigger system on cross laminated timber core buildings
Student: F.F. Janssens
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.W.G. van de Kuilen, ir. M. Felicita, dr.ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: March 15, 2023
Report (pdf 22.5 MB)

Vertical deformation in hybrid timber high-rise structures
Student: R. Schönthaler
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.W.G. van de Kuilen, ir. K.J. ter Steege, dr.ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: January 26, 2023
Report (pdf 12.0 MB)


Influence of initial mesh topology on the optimal structural design of steel space frame structures
Student: J. Salitrežić
Advisors: dr.ir. H.R. Schipper, Dr. M.A. Popescu, Dr. F. Kavoura, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: December 15, 2022
Report (pdf 6.19 MB)

Torsion motions of high-rise buildings due to wind loading
Student: H.A.O. Richardson
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, em.prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, di.ir. W.A.A.M. Bierbooms, ir. C. Kasbergen
Date: May 31, 2022
Report (pdf 7.34 MB)

The structural design of earthen structures with robotic shotearth fabrication
Student: Yi Yu Shirley Feng
Advisors: Dr. B. Savija, Dr. M. Turrin (Architecture), Dr. J. Feringa (Aectual), Dr. D. Veenendaal (Summum Engineering), Dr. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: March 24, 2022
Report (pdf 68.1 MB)


Analytical and numerical study on the capacity and second-order effects of restrained concrete slab strips
Student: D.T. Haarsma
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir. C.M.P. 't Hart (Royal HaskoningDHV), dr.ir. C.B.M. Blom, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: December 21, 2021
Report (pdf 11.0 MB)

Extended application of timber for gates of existing locks
Student: N.J. Groeneveldt
Advisors: dr.ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, ing. D.W. Alsemgeest (Iv-Infra B.V.), ir. Yirui Yao (Iv-Infra), dr.ing. M.Z. Voorendt, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: November 10, 2021
Report (pdf 26.0 MB)

StructuralComponents 9, Early-stage structural analysis and design of Universal Prefab apartment buildings
Student: C.J. van Essen
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ir. J.M. Brouns (Royal HaskoningDHV), dr.ir. J. L. Coenders (White Lioness technologies), ir. S. Pasterkamp, ir. R. Crielaard
Date: November 3, 2021
Report (pdf 48.6 MB)

Finite difference analysis of shell structures
Student: Chulong Li
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, prof.dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, dr.ir. C. Kasbergen, dr.ir. F.P. van der Meer
Date: October 29, 2021
Report (pdf 16.5 MB)

Air supported structures and their response to wind loading
Student: U. Jaiswal
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluijs, ir. S. Cox (Royal HaskoningDHV), dr.ir. S. Meijers (Royal HaskoningDHV), dr. A. Tsouvalas, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: September 28, 2021
Report (pdf 35.2 MB)

Application of a plug & play connection as a beam-to-column connection in a steel frame
Student: L.P. Bogers
Advisors: prof.dr. M. Veljkovic, A.J. Boogaard, dr. F. Kavoura, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: September 10, 2021
Report (pdf 19.3 MB)

Structural optimization of stiffend plates, Application on an orthotropic steel bridge deck
Student: H.W. van der Laan
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. M.A.M. Hendriks, R.G. Vernooij MSc. BBe (Arup), ir. S. Pasterkamp, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: Juli 9, 2021
Report (pdf 26.6 MB)

Transverse load-spread of a voided bridge deck, Comparison between a grillage model and an orthotropic plate model
Student: G. Hogendoorn
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. M.A.M. Hendriks, ing. R.K. Grift (Ballast Nedam), ir. R.M. van Vught (Ballast Nedam), dr.ir. H.W.M. van der Ham, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: Juli 1, 2021
Report (pdf 65.9 MB)

Numerical analysis of angled IRJs
Student: M.P. Rijneveld
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. R. Dollevoet, dr.ir. Zhen Yang, dr.ir. K. Anupam, ir. J. Bos (Movares), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: Februari 26, 2021
Report (pdf 2.77 MB)

Investigation of isostatic slabs in timber
Student: M. Church
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.W.G van de Kuilen, dr.ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, dr. J. Harding (University of Reading), ir. R. Crielaard, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: Februari 12, 2021
Report (pdf 22.2 MB)


Ship collision on inflatable weirs, Case study: weirs in the Meuse
Student: B.C.N. Stikvoort
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. S.N. Jonkman, ir. W.F. Molenaar, ir. J.S. Reedijk (BAM), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: November 2, 2020
Report (pdf 40.6 MB)

Non-linear finite element analysis and parametric study of four-pile pile caps
Student: S.G. Asefa
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, dr.ir. L. van der Meer (ABT), ir. K.W. Riemens (ABT), prof.dr.ir. E.O.L. Lantsoght, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 27, 2020
Report (pdf 9.45 MB)

Walking-induced vibration control in multifamily timber buildings, Analysis of floor configurations and support conditions using classical vibration theory
Student: R.T.J. Oonk
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.W.G. van de Kuilen, ir. M.A. Visscher (Royal HaskoningDHV), dr.ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: June 10, 2020
Report (pdf 78.8 MB)

Effects of residual stresses on the fatigue crack propagation of an orthotropic steel bridge deck
Student: N.J.H. van den Berg
Advisors: prof. M. Veljkovic, dr. H. Xin, MSEng O. Joostensz, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: May 15, 2020
Report (pdf 14.8 MB)

Estimating the (remaining) service life of timber bridges
Student: J.V. van de Loo
Advisors: drs. W.F. Gard, prof.dr.ir. J.W.G. van de Kuilen, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: April 1, 2020
Report (pdf 17.4 MB)

Combined Actions
Student: Xu Yan
Advisors: dr.ir.drs. C.R. Braam, ir. J.M. Houben, ing. E. de Winter (Royal HaskoningDHV), ing. R. Soetekouw (Royal HaskoningDHV), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: March 30, 2020
Report (pdf 8.03 MB)

Moving load on guide works during a brush collision with a vessel
Student: W.J.G. van Dommelen
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, ir. P.J. Plooy (Lievense|WSP), ir. W.F. Molenaar, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: February 14, 2020
Report (pdf 4.65 MB)


Reverse engineering of existing reinforced concrete slab bridges
Student: T.L. Harrewijn
Advisors: dr.ir. Yuguang Yang, ir. R.P.H. Vergoossen (Royal HaskoningDHV), prof.dr.ir. E.O.L. Lantsoght, dr.ir. C. van der Veen, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: December 13, 2019
Report (pdf 11.6 MB)

Connection between concrete columns and continuous floors with integrated steel beams
Student: M.M. Dolganov
Advisors: dr.ir. Yuguang Yang, ir. L.J.M. Houben, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: November 27, 2019
Report (pdf 6.16 MB)

Shear cracks in slender reinforced concrete beams under service loads
Student: A. Tiwari
Advisors: dr.ir.drs. C.R. Braam, dr. Yuguang Yang, dr. L.J.M. Houben, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: November 25, 2019
Report (pdf 15.50 MB)

Prediction of FEM results with artificial neural networks
Student: T. Verhoog
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir. P.J.C. van Lierop (Iv-Infra), dr.ir. R. Abspoel, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: November 22, 2019
Report (pdf 5.26 MB)

Modelling a gravitational launch of gravity based foundations for offshore wind turbines
Student: N.N. Overkamp
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. S.N. Jonkman, dr.ing. M.Z. Voorendt, dr.ir. M. Muttray, (BAM Infraconsult), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: November 18, 2019
Report (pdf 24 MB)

StructuralComponents 6; An early-stage design tool for flexible topologies of mid-rise concrete buildings
Student: L. Dierker Viik
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, dr.ir. J.L. Coenders (White Lioness), ir. S. Pasterkamp, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: September 27, 2019
Report (pdf 4.77 MB)

Influence of various boundary conditions on local buckling of steel tubular piles; Effects of restraints, imperfections and residual stresses
Student: S.J.M. de Jong
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. S.N. Jonkman, ir. C.M.P. 't Hart (RoyalHaskoningDHV), dr.ir. D.J. Peters, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: September 23, 2019
Report (pdf 8.94 MB)

Strength influencing parameters of iroko glued laminated timber
Student: J.J. Hüpscher
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.W.G. van de Kuilen, dr.ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 27, 2019
Report (pdf 14.5 MB)

Terraced housing projects: feasibility and advantages of CLT
Student: T.S.J. van Ancum
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.W.G. van de Kuilen, ir. C.M. van der Zanden (Woodteq), dr.ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: July 10, 2019
Report (pdf 12.0 MB)

Improvements for the prediction of the fatigue life of the deck plate in orthotropic steel decks; A design optimization study
Student: P. Beld
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. M. Veljkovic, ir. W. Langedijk (Iv-Infra), dr. H. Xin, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: June 17, 2019
Report (pdf 21.5 MB)

Probability of damage of masonry structures due to external ground vibrations
Student: P.C.C. Potuijt
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir. S. Pasterkamp, Dr.Ing. H. Netzel (CRUX), ir. P.A. Korswagen, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: June 5, 2019
Report (pdf 10.5 MB)

Skewed slab highway bridges; A parametric study on the design of reinforced concrete simply supported skewed slab highway bridges
Student: C.J.F. Hulsebosch
Advisors: dr.ir. C. van der Veen, ir. P. Schoutens (W+B), prof.dr.ir. E.O.L. Lantsoght, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: May 28, 2019
Report (pdf 15.2 MB)

Application of vertical profiled mortar connections in precast concrete shear walls
Student: R.Y. Van
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. D.A. Hordijk, ir. D.C. van Keulen, dr.ir.drs. C.R. Braam, dr.ir. K.C. Terwel, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: April 18, 2019
Report (pdf 8.58 MB)

Damage to masonry houses due to a riverine dyke breach
A hydraulic and structural approach
Student: M.F.M. Teeuwen
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. S.N. Jonkman, ir. W.F. Molenaar, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: February 21, 2019
Report (pdf 12.5 MB)


CIE5050 Additional Graduation Work
Verification and optimisation of nonlinear shell buckling formula of thin-shell structures
Student: Xu Jie
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dr.ir. C. van der Veen
Date: December 18, 2018
Report (pdf 1.64 MB)

Feasibility study of a wood-concrete hybrid super tall building and optmization of its wind-induced behaviour
Student: E.C. Slooten
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir. A.R. van Eerden (Zonneveld), dr.ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: September 14, 2018
Report (pdf 25.8 MB)

Optimising 3D printed concrete structures, Concrete additive manufacturing & topology optimisation
Student: P.A. Martens
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, dr.ir. J.L. Coenders (White Lioness), dr.ir. F.B. Bos (TU/e), prof.dr.ir.-arch. M. Schevenels (KU Leuven), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: June 29, 2018
Report (pdf 122 MB)

StructuralComponents 5, Super element based tool for early design collaboration applied to mid-rise buildings
Student: B.L. Hohrath
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir. A. Rolvink, dr.ir. J.L. Coenders, prof.dr.ir. R. Steenbergen, dr.ir. M. Turrin, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: April 17, 2018
Report (pdf 23.0 MB)


CIE5050 Additional Graduation Work
Quantifying the influence of membrane forces, curvature, and imperfections on the nonlinear buckling load of thin-shells
Student: E.J. Giesen Loo
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dr.ir.drs. C.R. Braam
Date: November 11, 2017
Report (pdf 2.85 MB)

Dynamic stability of tunnel elements during immersion and transportation
Student: A.J. Jelia
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. S.N. Jonkman, ir. T.J. Zitman, ir. H.G. Hjelde (Van Hattum en Blankevoort), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: October 16, 2017
Report (pdf 7.77 MB) Appendices (pdf 5.62 MB)

Analysis of the capacity of a reinforcement detail in a soil-mix wall
Student: I. Dik
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. D.A. Hordijk, dr.ir.drs. C.R. Braam, ir. J. Meijdam (Dura Vermeer), ir. J.C.P. van Bezooijen (Dura Vermeer), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: September 29, 2017
Report (pdf 2.83 MB)

Seismic assessment of a detached masonry building using non-linear analyses
Student: A.K. Srinivasan
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, prof.dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, dr.ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, Dr. V. Mariani, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 25, 2017
Report (pdf 19.4 MB)

Collision resistance of fibre reinforced polymer lock gates
Student: B.S. Edmondson
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. S.N. Jonkman, dr.ir. J.G. de Gijt, ir. W.F. Molenaar, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dr.ir. F.P. van der Meer, Th.P.M. van der Tol (Iv-Infra)
Date: August 16, 2017
Report (pdf 14.1 MB)

Numerical modelling of dowelled connections in laminated veneer lumber
Student: S.B. Janssens
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, Dr. Li Minghao (University of Canterbury), ir. P.A. de Vries, ir. L.M. Ottenhaus (University of Canterbury), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: July 5, 2017
Report (pdf 436 MB)

Hollow core cross-laminated timber, Optimized for a more efficient use of material
Student: B. van Aken
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.W.G. van de Kuilen, dr.ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, drs. W.F. Gard, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: 3 July, 2017
Report (pdf 7.1 MB)

Nonlinear analysis of the solar updraft tower under static wind action
Student: Li Siyu
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, dr.ir. J.L. Coenders, ir. S.R.G. van Eck (Pieters bouwtechniek), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: Februari 24, 2017
Report (pdf 13.7 MB)

CIE5050 Additional Graduation Work
Moment under a point load in thin shell structures; Optimization of design equation
Student: K. Taneja
Advisors: dr.ir.drs. C.R. Braam, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: January 23, 2017
Report (pdf 1.44 MB)


Stressed skin design in offshore modules, A comparative study
Student: T. Damen
Advisors: prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, dr.ir. R. Abspoel, ir. E. Boender (Iv-Oil & Gas), ir. R. Teuling (Iv-Oil & Gas), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: December 14, 2016
Report (pdf 12.9 MB)

Methodology and tools for testing, numerical analysis and design of the 3D printed moulds
Student: P.K. Baran
Advisors: prof.ir. R. Nijsse, dr.ir. J.L. Coenders, dr.ir. F.A. Veer, ir. R. Houtman (Tentech BV), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: October 21, 2016
Report (pdf 46.8 MB)

The application of double-curved precast concrete elements for the project Green Planet
Student: S. Witterholt
Advisors: prof.ir. R. Nijsse, dr.ir. H.R. Schipper, dr.ir. S. Grünewald, ir. J.A.M. van Vliet, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 12, 2016
Report (pdf 5.16 MB)

Detailing Aspects of the Reinforcement in Reinforced Concrete Structures
Student: T.O. Saiki
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. D.A. Hordijk, dr.ir.drs. C.R. Braam, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: July 28, 2016
Report (pdf 7.77 MB)

Analysis & Improvement of railway crossing; Using explicit Finite Element simulations
Student: A.A. Mashal
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. R.P.B.J. Dollevoet, Y. Ma, MSc., dr.ir. V.L. Markine, ing. S. B�mers (Strukton B.V.), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: July 13, 2016
Report (pdf 9.89 MB)

Assessment of passenger comfort according to Eurocode in Dutch trains travelling over tiedarch railway bridges
Student: B. Komen
Advisors: prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, dr.ir. M.J.M.M. Steenbergen, ing. M. van Almen (Iv-Infra), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: June 24, 2016
Report (pdf 12.7 MB)

Combining existing independent seismic reinforcing methods for clay brick masonry
Student: E. Meulman
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir.drs. Ö. Türkmen (TU/e, Royal Oosterhof Holman), dr.ir. A. Van Beek, dr.ir. M. Hermans, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: April 25, 2016
Report (pdf 5.44 MB)

Numerical simulations of spirally welded steel tubes under 4-point bending
Student: Liu Junzhi
Advisors: prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, ir. S.H.J. van Es, dr.ir. A.M. Gresnight, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: March 30, 2016
Report (pdf 9.04 MB)

Padeye engineering tool development, load capacity of an asymmetrical padeye welded to a jacket structure
Student: M. Oorebeek
Advisors: prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, ir. R. Abspoel, W. van Dalen MSc (Seaway Heavy Lifting), M. Kwa MSc (Seaway Heavy Lifting), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: January 29, 2016
Report (pdf 6.60 MB)


Blast analysis of offshore topside structures
Student: C. Aydin
Advisors: prof.dr. A.V. Metrikine, N. Bani Shafie M.Sc. (CB&I), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: December 21, 2015
Report (pdf 2.48 MB)

Shell imperfections
Student: B. Elferink
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir. P. Eigenraam (Architecture), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: December 17, 2015
Report (pdf 41.6 MB)

Local buckling analysis of thin-wall shell structures
Student: Fan Ye
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir. A. Borgart (Architecture), dr.ir. F.P. van der Meer, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: October 6, 2015
Report (pdf 11.8 MB)

Long span buoyancy bridge with submerged cable anchoring
Student: T. Yip
Advisors: prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, MSc. A. Gozzi (Iv-Consult), ir. W.M. Visser (Iv-Consult), ir. R. Abspoel, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 14, 2015
Report (pdf 31.0 MB)

Analysis of the force distribution on operating mechanisms in a bascule bridge
Student: P.S. van Zantvliet
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ing. B.H. Hesselink, dr. M.H. Kolstein, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: July 10, 2015
Report (pdf 11.5 MB)

Realising a floating city, A feasibility study of the construction of a floating city
Student: K.K.M. Ko
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. S.N. Jonkman, ir. W.F. Molenaar, ir. K. Czapiewska (Deltasync), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: July 7, 2015
Report (pdf 4.5 MB) Appendix (pdf 3.9 MB)

Design of a thin concrete shell roof for a basketball arena of 20,000 spectator capacity
Student: N. Kanta
Advisors: prof.ir. R. Nijsse, ir. A. Borgart, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: June 30, 2015
Report (pdf 7.2 MB)

Pinned connections
Student: I. Harms
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, ir. P.S. van der Mel (Mammoet), ir. R. Abspoel, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: May 20, 2015
Report (pdf 10.3 MB)

A parametric structural design fool for shell structures
Student: K.W. Riemens
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir. A. Borgart (Architecture faculty), ir. S. Pasterkamp, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: May 7, 2015
Report (pdf 14.6 MB)

Structural behavior of pressure locked gratings
Student: R.B. van Reekum
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, M. Feijen (I-SAAC), ir. R. Abspoel, ir. P.A. de Vries, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: March 16, 2015

Towards a Design Method for Bamboo Geodesic Domes
Student: L.M. Ottenhaus
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, ir. A. Borgart (Architecture faculty), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: February 13, 2015
Report (pdf 74.5 MB)


New ways of representing finite element results of shell structures
Student: P. Schuddeboom
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, prof.dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, ir. A. Borgart (Architecture faculty), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: November 28, 2014
Report (pdf 25.8 MB)

Semi-analytical method of buckling strength prediction for plates stiffened with T-shaped stiffeners having slender (classs 4) webs
Student: B.D. Alexandru
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, ir. W.M. Visser (Iv-Consult), ir. R. Abspoel, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: October 27, 2014
Report (pdf 8.90 MB)

Tokyo bay storm surge barrier - A conceptual design of the moveable barrier
Student: Kaichen Tian
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. S.N Jonkman, ir. A. van der Toorn, dr.ir. M. Esteban (University of Tokyo), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: October 6, 2014
Report (pdf 15.6 MB) Appendix (pdf 28.1 MB)

Structural reliability of existing city bridges - Analysis with Monte Carlo simulation including a load model based on weigh-in-motion measurements (Steel Section)
Student: L. Hellebrandt
Advisors: dr.ir. C.B.M Blom, prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, dr.ir. M.H. Kolstein, prof.ir. R.D.J.M. Steenbergen, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: September 19, 2014
Report (pdf 9.4 MB)

Quantifying the impact of loads on connection between segments of an immersed tunnel (Concrete Section)
Student: K. Parwani
Advisors: ir. G.G.A. Dieteren (TNO), dr.ir.drs. R. Braam, prof.dr.ir. D.A. Hordijk, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 19, 2014
Report (pdf 10.1 MB)

A spatial kinetic structure applied to an active acoustic ceiling for a multipurpose theatre
Student: M. Soru
Advisors: prof.ir. R. Nijsse, ir. H.R. Schipper, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: June 19, 2014
Report (pdf 20.7 MB)

High strength steel structures - FEM validation experiments
Student: Yang Chen
Advisors: prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, ir. O.D. Dijkstra (TNO), dr. M.H. Kolstein, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: June 19, 2014
Report (pdf 4.66 MB)

On introducing imperfection in the non-linear analysis of buckling of thin shell structures
Student: Tian Chen
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, Prof.Dr. E. Chatzi (D-BAUG, ETH Zurich), dr.ir. F.P. van der Meer, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: June 19, 2014
Report (pdf 33.9 MB)

Numerical and experimental analysis of the vertical dynamic behaviour of a railway track, Measurement of the vertical displacements and assessment of ProRail norms (Railway Engineering)
Student: A. Ortega Garcia
Advisors: dr. I.Y. Shevtsov (ProRail B.V.), prof.dr.ir. R.P.B.J. Dollevoet, dr. V.L. Markine, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: April 24, 2014
Report (pdf 14.9 MB)

Seismic behaviour of a LNG tank foundation (Geo Engineering)
Student: J. van Es
Advisors: prof.ir. A.F. van Tol, dr.ir. R.B.J. Brinkgreve, ing. M. de Kant (Royal HaskoningDHV), dr.ir. S.J.H. Meijers (Royal HaskoningDHV), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: April 11, 2014
Report (pdf 8 MB) Appendices (pdf 20 MB)

Design and modeling of slender and deep beams with linear finite element methode (Concrete structures)
Student: B. Dadvar
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. D.A. Hordijk, ir. F.H. Middelkoop (Royal HaskoningDHV), dr.ir.drs. C.R. Braam, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: March 25, 2014
Report (pdf 4 MB) Appendices (pdf 17 MB)

Innovative solution for seafastening offshore wind turbine transition pieces during transport (Steel structures)
Student: W. Hoeksema
Advisors: prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, ir. W.R. van Dalen (Seaway Heavy Lifting), ir. J.P. Breedeveld (Seaway Heavy Lifting), dr.ir. M.H. Kolstein, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: February 21, 2014
Report (pdf 8 MB)


Feasibility study on fibre reinforced polymer slides in the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier (Steel and Timber Structures)
Student: R.W. van Straten
Advisors: prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, ir. W. Claassen (Witteveen+Bos), ing. M.R. Visser MSEng (Witteveen+Bos), dr. M.H. Kolstein, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: September 27, 2013
Report (pdf 53 MB)

Punching shear behaviour of structural slabs on top of ribbed foundation piles - Assessment by nonlinear finite element analyses (Concrete Structures)
Student: J.F.N. Schut
Advisors: dr.ir. C.B.M. Blom, prof.dr.ir. D.A. Hordijk, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: September 26, 2013

Modelling the Interaction between structure and soil for shallow foundations - A computational modelling approach
Student: B.J.S. Breeveld
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ing. H.J. Everts, ir. J. Oudhof (Ballast Nedam), ing. F. van der Woerdt, MBA (Ballast Nedam), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: May 28, 2013
Report (pdf 6.4 MB)

Arches, nonlinear? Investigating the geometrically nonlinear behaviour of arches in 2D
Student: R.C.P. Onstein
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, T. Wolvekamp M.Sc. (BAM Infraconsult), dr.ir. C. van der Veen, dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: May 28, 2013

Design and construction of a railway arch bridge with a network hanger arrangement (Steel Structures)
Student: T.J.M. Smit
Advisors: prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, ir. W.P.J. Langedijk (Iv-Infra), dr. M.H. Kolstein, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: May 17, 2013
Report (pdf 10.7 MB)

Ontwerp van een silo met een omgekeerde kegel (Structural Mechanics)
Student: R.M.M. Haarhuis
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir. W. Claassen (Witteveen+Bos), ir. A.J.T. Luttikholt (Witteveen+Bos), ir. J.A. den Uijl, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: March 27, 2013
Report (pdf 1.9 MB)

Study and Comparison of Shell Design Codes for Adaptation to Design Geometrically Complex Steel Shell Structures (Structural Mechanics)
Student: E.P. Dunphy
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, dr.ir J.L. Coenders, ir. A. Borgart, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: February 22, 2013
Report (pdf 10.3 MB)


De effectieve kiplengte van houten liggers (Additional master project, Timber section)
Student: R. van Straten
Advisors: ir. G.J.P. Ravenshorst, ir. J.W. Welleman, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: October 17, 2012
Report (pdf 4.52 MB)

Wind Induced Vibrations of frUHSC Bridge Decks (Concrete)
Student: ing. E. Bosman
Advisors: prof.em.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. C. van der Veen, prof.dr.ir. C.P.W. Geurts (TNO TU/e), ing. P.A.M. Taken (F.Wiggers B.V.), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: September 18, 2012
Report (pdf 3.25 MB) Appendices (pdf 3.77 MB)

Human Error in Structural Engineering, The design of a Human Reliability Assessment method for Structural Engineering (Structural Mechanics)
Student: J. de Haan
Advisors: prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, ir. K.C. Terwel, ir. A. Rolvink, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: September 5, 2012
Report (pdf 4.20 MB)

Pedestrian bridge made of recycled plastic
Student: Z. Prochazkova
Advisors: prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, A. van Belkom M.Sc. (Royal Lankhorst Euronete), Prof.Ing. P. Hajek, CSc. (Czech Technical University in Prague), dr. M.H. Kolstein, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 24, 2012
Report (pdf 7.55 MB)

Use of High Strength Steel Grades for Economical Bridge Design
Student: E. Gogou
Advisors: ir. W.P.J. Langedijk (Iv-Infra), dr. M.H. Kolstein, prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: April 20, 2012
Report (pdf 5.21 MB)

Crack width in reinforced steel fibre concrete
Student: R. Cederhout
Advisors: dr.ir. C.B.M. Blom, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: February 23, 2012
Report (pdf 4.58 MB)

De 'Nieuwe' Kuip, Feyenoord stadium of Rotterdam (Building Section)
Student: W. Kruythoff
Advisors: prof.ir. R. Nijsse, prof.emiritus dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: February 17, 2012

Torsion in ZIP bridge system (Concrete Section)
Student: E. van Vliet
Advisors: ir. C. Quartel (Spanbeton), dr.ir. C. Van der Veen, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: January 25, 2012
Report (pdf 2.42 MB)
Report (pdf 3.25 MB)

Interaction between plate and column buckling (Steel Section)
Student: A. van Ham
Advisors: ir. J.H. Reusink (Ingenieursbureau Rotterdam), ir. ir. R. Abspoel, prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: January 12, 2012
Report (pdf 3.70 MB)


Automatic Buckling Checks on Stiffened Panels Based on Finite Element Results
Student: O. Hillers
Advisors: ir. W. van den Bos, prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: October 27, 2011
Report (pdf 14.3 MB)

Ultra high performance concrete in large span shell structures
Student: R.N. ter Maten
Advisors: ing. J. van der Windt, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, ir. S. Pasterkamp, dr.ir. S. Grünewald, P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: October 11, 2011
Report (pdf 9.99 MB) Appendices (pdf 2.30 MB)

Fatigue damage in the orthotropic steel deck with respect to the trough-to-deck plate joint in between the crossbeams
Student: Liao Jingyi
Advisors: ir. F.J. van Dooren, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, dr. M.H. Kolstein, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: October 3, 2011
Report (pdf 6.36 MB)

Fatigue design of FPSO topside details (Steel Section)
Student: B. Siegler
Advisors: ir. M. Witteman (CB&I), prof.ir. C.A. Willemse MBA, dr. M.H. Kolstein, prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 30, 2011

Measuring the neutral temperature in railway track during installation and use (Railway Section)
Student: T.M.H. Arts
Advisors: dr. I. Shevtsov, dr. V.L. Markine, prof.dr.ir. A.A.A. Molenaar, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 19, 2011
Report (pdf 61.3 MB)

Loading capacity of reinforced concrete deep beams (Concrete Section)
Student: B.C. van Hulten
Advisors: ir. F.H. Middelkoop (Corsmit), prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. C. van der Veen, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: July 4, 2011

Stabiliteit van betonnen voetgangersbruggen met dragende leuningen (Concrete Section)
Student: ing. V.M. Weidema
Advisors: dr.ir. C.B.M. Blom, dr.ir. C. van der Veen, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: May 20, 2011

Brandwerendheid van slanke stalen plaatliggers in industriehallen (Building Section)
Student: R. Wiersum
Advisors: prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, ir. R. Abspoel, ir. L. Twilt (Efectis), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, Prof.Dipl.Ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky
Date: April 13, 2011

The effects of seismic loading on lock gates (Structural Mechanics Section)
Student: M. van de Waal
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, dr.ir. R.J. Labeur, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: December 31, 2011


Snap through of large shield driven tunnels (Concrete Secton)
Student: T.G. van der Waart van Gulik
Advisors: dr.ir. C.B.M. Blom, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: December 22, 2010
Report (pdf 1.34 MB)

Application of ultra high strength concrete in LNG terminals (Concrete Secton)
Student: M. Kortenaar
Advisors: ir. C.M.P. 't Hart, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir.drs. C.R. Braam, dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: December 16, 2010

Cellular beam-columns in portal frame structures (Steel Secton)
Student: J.G. Verweij
Advisors: prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, ir. R. Abspoel, dr. A. Romeijn, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: November 26, 2010
Report (pdf 21.2 MB)

Mega floating concrete bridges (Concrete Secton)
Student: A.H. Saleh
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. C. van der Veen, dr.ir. C.R. Braam, ir. D. Tirimanna, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 31, 2010

Torsion and shear in ZIP girders (Concrete Section)
Student: K. Minalu
Advisors: ir. K. Quartel, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dr.ir. C. van der Veen, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven,
Date: August 23, 2010
Report (pdf 2.04 MB)

Self-healing of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) in Concrete Repair System (Materials Section)
Student: Hua Xia
Advisors: dr. Ye Guang, prof.dr.ir. K. van Breugel, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: July 28, 2010

Prediction of the stiffness of cracked reinforced concrete structures (Concrete Section)
Student: Li Yougzhen
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. Ningxu Han (Van Hattum en Blankevoort), dr.ir.drs. C.R. Braam, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven
Date: July 20, 2010
Report (pdf 3.02 MB)

Special nodes in ultra high performance concrete (Building Section)
Student: H. Han
Advisors: ir. J. Coenders, prof.dr.ir. J. Walraven, dr.ir. S. Grünewald, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: July 2, 2010
Report (pdf 6.37 MB)

Simulation of steel-concrete bond-slip with sequentially linear analysis using interface elements (Structural Mechanics)
Student: S. Ensink
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, ir. J.A. den Uijl, ir. A.V. van de Graaf
Date: May 25, 2010

Sequentially linear analysis of shear critical reinforced concrete beams (Structural Mechanics)
Student: A.T. Slobbe
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, ir. J.A. den Uijl, ir. A.V. van de Graaf
Date: May 25, 2010

Reinforcement design of walls with linear elastic finite element methods (Concrete Section)
Student: M. Romans
Advisors: ir. F.H. Middelkoop (Corsmit), prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, ir. J.A. den Uijl, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: May 25, 2010
Report (pdf 4.16 MB)

Reinforcing glass with glass, Application of transparent reinforcement in structural glass beams
Student:C. Leung
Advisors: prof.Dipl.-Ing. J.N.J.A. Vamberksky, ir. P.C. Louter, dr. M.H. Kolstein, dr.ir. M.A.N Hendriks
Date: March 3, 2010

Precast concrete cores in high-rise buildings, Structural behaviour of precast corner connections (B & B)
Student: K.V. Tolsma
Advisors: Prof.Dipl.Ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky, dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, ir. W.J.M. Peperkamp, ir. D.C. van Keulen (Ingenieursstudio DCK), ir. M.M.J. Falger (BAM)
Date: January 20, 2010

Effect of cope holes in the crossbeam of orthotropic steel bridge decks (Steel Structures)
Student: P. van Pol
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, dr. M.H. Kolstein, dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, ir.ing. J.P. Vorstenbosch Krabbe (Rijkswaterstaat), ing. G. Takke (Takke Breukelen BV)
Date: January 6, 2010


Semi-analytical modeling of the earthquake response of an LNG tank using the dynamic sub-structuring technique (Structural Mechanics)
Student: A. Tsouvalas
Advisors: prof.Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, ir. W. Peperkamp, dr.ir. R. Vonk (Haskoning), ir. M. 't Hart (Haskoning)
Date: November 18, 2009

Progressive Collapse Indicator (Structural Mechanics)
Student: S.J. Bolle
Advisors: ir. J.L. Coenders, prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir. J.W. Welleman, ir. K.C. Terwel
Date: November 13, 2009

The effect of tension stiffening modeling in finite element analysis of prestressed cryogenic concrete structures (Structural Mechanics)
Student: Yan Zhongyuan
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, dr.ir. C. van der Veen, dr.ir. R.A. Vonk (Haskoning), ir. C.M.P. 't Hart (Haskoning)
Date: October 26, 2009

Comparison of load redistribution on concrete bridge by theoretical and finite element approach
Student: B. Ahmad
Advisors: ir. J.A. den Uijl, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: October 14, 2009

Time integration algorithms for high frequency loading on solid and porous media
Student: K. Dingerdis
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys, dr.ir. R. Al-Khoury, dr.ir. A.S.J. Suiker
Date: September 10, 2009

Compressive membrane action in slender bridge decks
Student: G. Chamululu
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. C.R. Braam, dr.ir. C. van der Veen, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: September 7, 2009

Method for real-time touchdown point measuring during pipeline installation (Offshore)
Student: J.M. de Klerk
Advisors: prof.ir. C.A. Willemse, ir. A. Steenhuis (Allseas), ir. M. Krutzen (Allseas), ir. D.C. Salzman, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 25, 2009

Achieving neutral stresses in a renewed switch and crossing (Railway Engineering)
Student: S. Boogaerdt
Advisors: dr. V.L. Markine, J.P.T. van Eck (VolkerRail), prof.dr.ir. A.A.A. Molenaar, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 28, 2009
Report (pdf 5.43 MB)

Cellular Wall design with Parametric CAD Models (Building Section)
Student: Li Luyuan
Advisors: ir. M. Schuurman (DHV), Prof.dipl.ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky, ir. S. Pasterkamp, ir. A. Borgart, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 26, 2009
Report part 1 (pdf 4.47 MB)
Report part 2 (pdf 5.69 MB)
Report part 3 (pdf 6.57 MB)

Fiber reinforced cementitious composite tailoring through 3D lattice fracture simulations (Materials Section)
Student: H. Prabowo
Advisors: dr.ir. H.E.J.G. Schlangen, Qian Zhiwei MSc, prof.dr.ir. K. van Breugel, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: August 24, 2009
Report (pdf 1.59 MB)

Stability design for frame type structures (Structural Mechanics Section)
Student: ing. R.P. Veerman
Advisors: prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, prof.dr.ir. F Bijlaard, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: July 10, 2009
Report (pdf, 664 KB)
Appendices (pdf, 2.17 MB)

Modelling of building response to imposed settlements
Student: R. van Abeelen
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, ir. G. Giardina, ir. W.J.M. Peperkamp, ir. F.J. Kaalberg (Witteveen+Bos), ir. W.H.N.C. van Empel (Witteveen+Bos)
Date: June 26, 2009

An improved cohesive zone model for ductile dynamic crack propagation
Student: M.S. Buch
Advisors: dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, dr.ir. J. Mediavilla Varas, prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys, dr.ir. R.C. Alderliesten, prof.ir. F. Soetens (TNO)
Date: June 25, 2009

Human induced vibrations on footbridges, Application & comparison of pedestrian load models (Steel Section)
Student: I. Roos
Advisors: P. Burnton MICE (Arup Brisbane), prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, dr.ing. A. Romeijn, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: June 10, 2009
Report (pdf, 18.2 MB)

Tool to design masonry double-curved shells, Analysis and optimisation of conceptual models and generation of a brick pattern
Student: T.J. van Swinderen
Advisors: prof.Dipl.-Ing. J.N.J.A Vambersky, ir. J.W. Welleman, ir J.L. Coenders, ir. A. Borgart
Date: May 27, 2009

The great Dubai wheel, Fatigue in the joints
Student: D. Guthrie
Advisors: prof. Dipl.-Ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky, dr. A. Romeijn, ir. D.P. Snijders, dr.ir. P.H. Feenstra
Date: May 7, 2009

The effect of floor flexibility on the seismic behaviour of post-tensioned timber buildings
Student: W.A. van Beerschoten
Advisors: Prof. A. Buchanan, Dr. D. Carradine, Dr. M. Newcombe, prof.dr.ir. F. Bijlaard, dr.ir. J.W. van de Kuilen, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: May 15, 2009
Report (pdf, 5.44 MB)

Evaluation of the reinforcement design methods in D-regions around openings and overhangs for concrete walls(Concrete Section)
Student: J. Fitoury
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J. Walraven, prof. Dipl.-Ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky, ir. F.H. Middelkoop (Corsmit), ir.J.A. Bunkers (Ingenieursbureau Rotterdam), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: May 13, 2009
Report (pdf, 8.28 MB)

Modeling of dynamic ductile fracture propagation using cohesive zone elements (Structural Mechanics)
Student: O.R. van der Meulen
Advisors: dr.ir. J. Mediavilla Varas, dr.ir. J. Weerheijm, prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys, dr.ing. A. Romeijn
Date: April 24, 2009
Report (pdf, 16.7 MB)

Computational modeling of cold bent glass panels (Structural Mechanics)
Student: J. de Wit
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir. K.J. Vollers, dr.ir. P.H. Feenstra
Date: April 23, 2009
Report (pdf, 7.31 MB)
Software

Non-linear finite element analysis of shear critical reinforced concrete beams (Structural Mechanics)
Student: T. Claus
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendiks, dr.ir. P.H. Feenstra, dr.ir. C. van der Veen
Date: April 21, 2009
Report (pdf, 6.61 MB)

Maximum possible diameter Great Dubai Wheel (Steel Section)
Student: W. Luites
Advisors: prof.Dipl.Ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky, dr.ing. A. Romeijn, ir. D.P. Snijders (Corsmit), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: February 25, 2009
Report (pdf, 5.36 MB)

A design method for timber grid shells (B & B)
Student: M. Kuijvenhoven
Advisors: ir. J.L. Coenders (Arup, TUDelft), dr.ir. J.W.G. van de Kuilen, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir. M.H. Toussaint (DHV)
Date: February 20, 2009
Report (pdf, 6.34 MB)

3D-modelling and experimental investigations on the behaviour of a seven-storey X-lam building (Timber Section)
Student: J. Boukes
Advisors: prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, dr.ir. J.W.G. van de Kuilen, Dipl-Ing. C. Sandhaas, ir. S. Janssen (Pieters Bouwtechniek), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: January 30, 2009
Report (pdf, 7.67 MB)


Influence of misalignment on the fatigue life of welded connections (Steel Section)
Student: K.J.A. van Doremaele
Advisors: ir. R.J.M. Pijpers, prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, Dr. M.H. Kolstein, dr.ing. A. Romeijn, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: December 17, 2008

De toepassing van biomimetica op de woningbouw in overstromingsgebieden (B & B)
Student: P.P. Schipper
Advisors: prof.ir. L.A.G. Wagemans, ir. S. Pasterkamp, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: December 12, 2008

Great Dubai Wheel, De constructieve haalbaarheid van 's werelds eerste multifunctionele spaakloze reuzenrad (B & B)
Student: J.A.N. Bolleboom
Advisors: prof.Dipl.Ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky, dr.ing. A. Romeijn, ir. K.C. Terwel, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: November 4, 2008

Strengthening of Steel Bridges by GFRP Plates (steel Section)
Student: V. Kourepinis
Advisors: prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, dr.ing. A. Romeijn, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, .....
Date: October 17, 2008
Report (pdf, 9.09 MB)

An optimised internal transport principle for a high rise building (B & B)
Student: J. Colsen
Advisors: prof. Dipl.Ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky, prof.ir. C.H.C.F. Kaan, ir. J.W. Welleman, dr.ir. W. Daamen, J.C. Bakker (ThyssenKrupp liften)
Date: October 17, 2008

Structural Shape study Al Ghubaiba Ferry Terminal (B & B)
Student: J. Janssen
Advisors: ir. Peters (Haskoning), prof.ir. L.A.G. Wagemans, ir. J. Coenders, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: October 10, 2008
Report (pdf, 9.92 MB)

Decision Support Tools for Conceptual Building Design: Integrating trade-off analysis capabilities into the parametric associative design environment
Student: M. Neill
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, prof.dr.ir. A. Rothwell, dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Paul MBA, ir. J.L. Coenders
Date: September 5, 2008

A finite element model for the deck of plate-girder bridges including compressive membrane action, which predicts the ultimate collapse load (Concrete Section)
Student: G.J. Bakker
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. C. van der Veen, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ir. F.J. Kaalberg (Witteveen + Bos)
Date: September 4, 2008
Report (pdf, 7.87 MB)

Cracking on the unheated side during a fire in an immersed tunnel (MicroLab)
Student: B. Nieman
Advisors: dr. Ye Guang M.Sc, dr.ir. H.E.J.G. Schlangen, prof.dr.ir. K. van Breugel, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dr.ir. E. Koenders
Date: August 25, 2008
Report (pdf, 4.23 MB)

Assessment of the real loading capacity of concrete slabs (Concrete Section)
Student: Wei Xuying
Advisors: dr.ir. C. Van der Veen, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, prof.dr.ir. Han Ningxu (Tebodin), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: July 25, 2008

Dynamisch gedrag van voetgangersbruggen
Student: T.P. van der Wardt
Advisors: dr.ing. A. Romeijn, prof.dr.ir. J. Walraven, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ir. D. Tuinstra (IV-groep amsterdam)
Date: July 3, 2008

Master Plan of Jebel Ali Port
Student: Wang Zhuoyi
Advisors: prof. H. Ligteringen, ir.R Groenveld, ir. J.F. van Beemen (Royal Haskoning), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: June 27, 2008
Report (pdf, 4.67 MB)

Optimization of a manufacturable structural element (B&B)
Student: D. Veenenedaal
Advisors: Prof. Dipl.-Ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky, ir. J.L. Coenders, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dr.ir. C. van der Veen
Date: June 27, 2008

Lifetime Enlargement of Steel Bridge Decks, Additional M.Sc. Thesis (CT5050)
Student: K. Vasileios
Advisors: dr.ing. A. Romeijn, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: June 26, 2008
Report (pdf, 1.09 MB)

Ant system based structural design of a roof in ultra-high performance concrete
Student: M. Flint
Advisors: prof.Dipl.-Ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky, prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, ir. J.L. Coenders, Dr.-Ing. S. Grünewald, dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, ir. J.W. Welleman
Date: June 26, 2008

The stability of a glass facetted shell structure
Student: J. Aanhaanen
Advisors: ir. A. Borgart (Architecture Faculty), A. Bagger M.Sc. (Technical University of Denmark), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, Prof. Dipl.Ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky
Date: June 26, 2008
Report (pdf, 12.4 MB)

Development of parametric associative design tools for the structural design of high-rise buildings
Student: J. Breider
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Paul MBA, ir. J.L. Coenders, ir. A. Borgart, dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks
Date: June 20, 2008

Analysis of Thin Concrete Shells Revisited: Opportunities due to Innovations in Materials and Analysis Methods (Concrete Section)
Student: B. Peerdeman
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ir. W.J.M. Peperkamp, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, prof.dr.ir. J. Rots
Date: June 13, 2008
Report (pdf, 9.17 MB)

Dynamic Simulation of the Maglev Guideway Design (concrete structures)
Student: Ren Shibo
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ing. A. Romeijn, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ir. C.Q. Klap (Ballast Nedam, IC+E), ir. R. van der Meijs (Ministry of Transportation)
Date: June 3, 2008
Report (pdf, 13.8 MB)

3D Lattice Analysis of Cement Paste (Microlab)
Student: Qian Zhiwei
Advisors: dr. Ye Guang M.Sc, dr.ir. H.E.J.G. Schlangen, prof.dr.ir. K. van Breugel, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: May 7, 2008
Report (pdf, 1.49 MB)

Computational Modelling of Calcium Silicate Walls (Stuctural Mechanics)
Student: J.J. Martens
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots, dr.ir. M.A.N. Hendriks, ir. G.J. Hobbelman (Architecture Department), dr.ir. A.T. Vermeltfoort (TU/e)
Date: April 18, 2008

Analysis of tent structures, Additional M.Sc. Thesis (CT5050)
Student: Ren Shibo
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, prof.dr.ir. J.G. Rots,
Date: April 18, 2008
Report (pdf, 2.42 MB)

Modelling wave damping by fluid mud
Student: W. Kranenburg
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. G.S. Stelling, dr.ir. J.C. Winterwerp, ir. G.J. de Boer, dr.ir. M. Zijlema, ir. J.M. Cornellisse, dr.sc. A. Metrikine
Date: February 8, 2008

Uitbreiding Amsterdam ArenA (B & B)
Student: P.C. Kuiper
Advisors: prof.ir. L.A.G. Wagemans, ir. M.J.W. van Osch (Arcadis), ir.ing. R. Abspoel, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: January 14, 2008


Ice-induced vibrations of structures
Student: M. Spanenburg
Advisors: dr. A. Metrikine,
Date: December 20, 2007

Analysis of Stressed Membrane Structures (B & B)
Student: P.H. van Asselt
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ir. P.A. de Vries, ir. R. Houtman (Tentech BV), ir. J.L. Coenders (ARUP), prof.dr.ir. Vambersky
Date: December 14, 2007
Report (pdf, 17.7 MB)

Thermal effects on multiphase flow, automated development of a finite element model
Student: T. Hooijkaas
Advisors: dr. G.N. Wells, prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys, prof.ir. C.P.J.W. van Kruijsdijk (Shell Canada)
Date: November 9, 2007

Design of Deep Beams (Concrete Section)
Student: ing. M.N. Mahmoud (Bouwdienst RWS)
Advisors: ir. W.J.M. Peperkamp, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven
Date: October 30, 2007
Report (pdf, 6.21 MB)

WSG-Type modular expansion joints
Student: H. Koop
Advisors: dr.ing. A. Romeijn, prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, Ing. J.S. Leendertz (Bouwdienst RWS), Dipl.-Ing. T. Schulze (RW Sollinger H�tte GmbH), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom

Coupling of hydration and fracture model to study failure mechanisms in hyudrating cement particles systems (MicroLab)
Student: Tan Likun
Advisors: dr. G. Ye M.Sc, prof.dr.ir. K. van Breugel, dr.ir. H.E.J.G. Schlangen, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dr. X. Liu M.Sc.
Date: July 25, 2007

Fire in bored tunnels (Concrete Section)
Student: B.B.G. Lottman
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. C.B.M. Blom, dr.ir. E.A.B. Koenders, ir. V. Bouwman (ABAQUS), ir. T. van Overbeek (TNO), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: July 11, 2007
Report (pdf, 6.21 MB)

Ultimate limit state analysis of a segmented tunnel lining - Results of full-scale tests compared to finite element analysis (Concrete Section)
Student: ing. A. Luttikholt
Advisors: ir. J.A. den Uijl, dr.ir. A. Vervuurt (TNO), prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. K. Blom, ir. A. de Boer (RWS), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: July 3, 2007
Report (pdf, 5.56 MB)

Laser welded I-core panels for commercial and industrial buildings (Steel Section)
Student: A. van Breugel
Advisors: dr.ing. A. Romeijn, ir. H.R. de Boer. dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard
Date: June 22, 2007
Report (pdf, 6.02 MB)

Optimising floor systems for q-houses (Timber Section)
Student: N. van Dorp
Advisors: ir. J.G.M. Raadschelders, ir. E. Smit, dr.ir. J-W.G. Van de Kuilen, prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: June 15, 2007

Tijdafhankelijk gedrag van trestle bruggen (Concrete Section)
Student: R. Parandakhteh
Advisors: dr.ir. H.E.J.G. Schlangen, prof.dr.ir. A.Q.C. van der Horst (DMC), dr.ing. A. Romeijn, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ir. L.A.M. Groenewegen (Delta Marine Consultants)
Date: June 8, 2007
Report (pdf, 1.5 MB) Appendices (pdf, 2.9 MB)

Design criteria for high strength steel joints
Student: L. Pakiding
Advisors: prof.dr. L.J. Sluys, ir. E. Romeijn (Huisman-Itrec), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dr.ing. A. Romeijn (Steel Section)
Date: May 25, 2007
Report (pdf, 2.53 MB)

Revival of Timber Shells (Structural Design Laboratory)
Student: M. Toussaint
Advisors: prof.ir. L.A.G. Wagemans, ir. J.L. Coenders, dr.ir. J.W.G. van de Kuilen, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: May 11, 2007
Report (pdf, 14.1 MB)

Active Control of Structural Behaviour
Student: H. Breen
Advisors: prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, dr.ir. W.A.A.M. Bierbooms (L&R), ir. J.G. Kraus (DHV), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: April 20, 2007
Report (pdf, 2.03 MB)

Progressive collapse assessment, Non-linear behaviour of concrete structures in damaged state
Student: M. Smith
Advisors: Prof.Dipl.Ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky, ir. J.L. Coenders, ir. A.M. de Roo, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, ir. J.W. Welleman
Date: January 26, 2006


WWW Design of Reinforced Concrete Pile Caps
Student: A. van de Graaf
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ir. W.J.M. Peperkamp, prof.dr.ir. J. Rots
Date: December 15, 2006
Software
Report (pdf, 1.86 MB)

Bepaling maximale afmetingen van gewapende of voorgespannen cilindrische in het werk gestorte vloeistofreservoirs (Concrete Section)
Student: L. Stapper
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. C. van der Veen, dr.ir. P.c.J. Hoogenboom
Date: November 1, 2006

Application of High Strength Steel in Steel Pin Connections and Timber Dowel-type Fasteners (Steel Section)
Student: R. Hieralal
Advisors: ir. P.A. de Vries, dr.ir. J-W.G. Van de Kuilen, prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: October 11, 2006

Ontwerp van schaalconstructies voor de Solid House Foundation (SHF)
Student: C.E. Hammer
Advisors: W. Stroecken (SHF), prof.ir. L.A.G. Wagemans, dr.ir. E. Schlangen, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom.
Date: October 6, 2006
Report (pdf, 3.34 MB)

Finite Element Analysis of Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Tunnel Segments (Concrete Section)
Student: R. Burgers
Advisors: ir. W. Peperkamp, dr.ir. Blom, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, Prof. Plizzari (University of Brescia, Italy), prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven
Date: September 27, 2006
Report (pdf, 7.84 MB)

Damage Identification in Beams and Plates, Feasibility of Eigen Frequency Analysis
Student: X.C. Liu
Advisors: Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, dr.ir. M.C.M. Bakker, dr.ir. J. Weerheijm, dr.ir. F. Galanti, prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys
Date: August 31, 2006

Sea Ice - Offshore Structure Interaction, Steady State Downward Bending
Student: P. van der Male
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluijs, prof.ir. J. Meek, Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, ir. G.L. Kuiper, R. Gunturi M.Sc. (Shell E&P)
Date: August 24, 2006

Modelling of concrete under dynamic loading conditions using viscoelastic damage continuum models
Student: J.J. Platenburg
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys, R.R. Pedersen M.Sc., dr.ir. A. Suiker
Date: July 13, 2006

Implementing Manufacturing Considerations into the Evolutionary Structural Optimisation of Cast Steel Nodes
Student: H. Pearse Danker (Imperial College) (CT5050 Additional thesis, 11 ECTS)
Advisors: ir. J.L. Coenders, Prof. Dipl.-Ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: June 30, 2008

Influence of Dowel Action on the Behaviour of Prefab Structures with Continuing Vertical Joints (Utiliteitsbouw)
Student: E.A. Pieterse
Advisors: ir. C.A.J. Sterken (BAM), ir. W.J.M. Peperkamp, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, Prof. Dipl.-Ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky, dr.ir. C.R. Braam.
Date: June 23, 2006

Vortex-Induced Vibrations of Arch Bridge Hangers (Steel Section)
Student: R. Gerbranda
Superviors: dr.ing. A. Romeijn, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder
Date: June 12, 2006

Safety and Reliability of Partly Jacked Vessels
Student: P.A. van der Graaf
Superviors: prof.ir. J. Meek, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, ir. G. Lagers, ir. E. Gooijer
Date: June 8, 2006

Connection Pile with Upper Structure for Concrete Jetty, Numerical Analysis and Design Proposal (Concrete Section)
Student: Xia Wenjing
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, prof.ir. A.Q.C. van der Horst (DMC), ir. J.A. den Uijl, prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys, ir. L.A.M. Groenewegen (DMC)
Date: May 31, 2006

Ground Vibration Induced by a High-Speed Train Running over Inhomogeneous Subsoil, Transition Radiation in Two-Dimensional Inhomogeneous Elastic Systems
Student: K.N. van Dalen
Advisors: prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, prof.dr.ir. F. Molenkamp, Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, ir. M.J.M.M. Steenbergen, dr.ir. G.G. Drijkoningen
Date: June 2, 2006

Larch Round Wood and its Applications (Timber Section)
Student: R. Schuch
Superviors: ir. P.A. de Vries, dr.ir. J-W.G. Van de Kuilen, prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ing. Z. van Olst MBA (Staatsbosbeheer)
Date: May 24, 2006

Integrated Bridges (Steel Section)
Student: E.J.E. Göttgens
Advisors: dr.ing. A. Romeijn, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, prof.ir. F.S.K. Bijlaard, ing. H.J. Everts, dr.ir. C. van der Veen, ing. H.J. Kaptijn
Date: April 28, 2006

Flexvloer, Onderzoek naar de constructieve aspecten van een nieuw vloersysteem (Concrete Section)
Student: H.G. Burggraaf
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, ir. W.J.M. Peperkamp, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ing. J. de Wit (Dycore)
Date: March 29, 2006

On Isogeometric Analysis of Crack Modelling
Student: W. Swolfs
Advisors: dr.ir. R.B.J. Brinkgreve, prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys, dr. G. Wells
Date: March 15, 2006

Finite Element Shape Function Optimization in Heat Conduction Problems
Student: F.P. van der Meer
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys, dr.ir. R. Al-Khoury, dr.ir. E. Schlangen
Date: February 22, 2006

Minimum wapening in gewapend betonnen platen
Student: J. Keijnemans
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, dr.ir.drs. C.R. Braam
Date: February 8, 2006

Adaptieve membraaanconstructies met randkabels en spieren (B & B)
Student: P. Oltheten
Advisors: prof.ir. L.A.G. Wagemans, ir. R. Houtman (Tentech BV), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: January 26, 2006

A Probabilistic Flood Risk Assessment and the Impact of Compartmentation (Waterbouwkunde)
Student: R. Theunissen
Advisors: Prof.drs.ir. J.K. Vrijling, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, dr.ir. M. Kok, ir. A. Roos
Date: January 19, 2006

Computation of Safety Factors
Student: A.J. Docter
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dr.ir. C. van der Veen, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder
Date: December 20, 2005

Phenomenological Modelling of Vortex-Induced Vibrations of Deep-Water Risers
Student: W. Hoogkamer
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluijs, Prof.ir. J. Meek, Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, ir. G.L. Kuiper, ir. A.L. Bosch (Heerema)
Date: December 14, 2005

De ontwikkeling van software voor het bepalen van de benodigde voorspankrachten in de tuikabels van een tuibrug (Concrete Section)
Student: P. Brongers
Advisors: dr.ir. E. Dado, dr.ir. C. van der Veen, dr.ing. A. Romeijn, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven
Date: November 24, 2005

Admittance Policy Tidal Bound Ships (Hydraulic Engineering)
Student: R. Bouw
Advisors: prof.drs.ir. J.K. Vrijling, dr.ir. P.H.A.J.M. van Gelder, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, ir. E.W.B. Bolt
Date: November 22, 2005

Dynamic Response of a Transatlantic Tunnel to a Hypersonic Train
student: W. Verdouw
Advisors: ir. M. Shamalta (TNO Bouw), prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, dr.ir. W.S.J. Uijttewaal
Date: September 30, 2005

Het dwarskrachtdraagvermogen van de statisch onbepaalde ligger (Concrete Structures)
student: S.S. Dharampal
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, ir. J.A. den Uijl, prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys
Date: September 13, 2005

A Finite Element Formulation for Microstructure Evolution
Student: M.C. Booij
Advisors: Dr. K. Garikipati (Michigan), prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys, dr.ir. F.J. Vermolen (EWI), dr. G.N. Wells
Date: August 12, 2005

An Examination of Stabilised Finite Element Formulations for Incompressible Elasticity
Student: Ye Xia
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys, dr. G.N. Wells, Zhanqi Guo M.Sc.
Date: August 11, 2005

Large-Scale Coherent Structures in Turbulent Shallow Flows
Student: W. van Balen
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. G.S. Stelling, dr.ir. W.S.J. Uijttewaal, dr. G.N. Wells, ir. H. Talstra
Date: June 30, 2005

Response of Reinforced Concrete Slab to Explosive Loading
Student: H.S. Lim
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys, dr.ir. J. Weerheijm, ir. J.A. den Uijl
Date: June 24, 2005

Progressive Collapse of Building Structures, A Study into a New Approach toward Accidental Action Design (B & B)
Student: R.C. Siersma
Advisors: prof.dipl.-ing. J.N.J.A. Vambersky, prof.ir. L.A.G. Wagemans, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, ir.A.F.R.M. Engels (DHV)
Date: June 17, 2005

An Emergency Shutdown of Liquid Cargo Transfer, Particular Loadcase for a LNG Jetty, Analysis of the Load, Jetty-Structure and Load Transfer
Student: A. Vos
Advisors: prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, ir. L.A.M. Groenewegen, ir. R.J. Labeur, ing. H.J. Everts
Date: June 15, 2005

Discontinuous Galerkin Methods for Elastoplasticity
Student: D. Romagosa
Advisors: dr. M.A. Gutierrez, N.T. Dung M.Sc., prof.dr.ir L.J. Sluys, dr. G.N. Wells
Date: June 14, 2005

Numerical evaluation of the wind-induced vibration of a high-rise composite steel-concrete building, Application and comparison of different proposed methods
Student: K. Fountopoulos
Advisors: Prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, Ir. R.D.J.M. Steenbergen
Date: May 2005

De steilste helling methode: De invloed van de geometrie op het spanningsverloop in willekeurig gekromde schalen
Student: M. de Leuw
Advisors: ir. A. Borgart (Architecture Department), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys
Date: April 20, 2005

Pneumatic Formwork for Irregular Curved Thin Shells, Shape vs Force, Shell vs Pneumatic Structure (B & B)
Student: P.C. van Hennik
Advisors: prof.ir. L.A.G. Wagemans, ir. R. Houtman (Tentech BV), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: April 8, 2005

Numeriek onderzoek naar het mechanische gedrag van het draaipunt van de Kinkerbrug (Steel Section)
Student: W. Kerssies
Advisors: prof.emeritus dr.ir. J. Wardenier, dr.ing. A. Romeijn, ir. J.H. Reusink (Ingenieursbureau Rotterdam), prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys
Date: April 7, 2005

Phenomenological Modelling of Vortex-Induced Vibrations of Marine Risers (Offshore Engineering)
Student: P. Derkx
Advisors: prof.ir. J. Meek, prof.dr.ir. J.A. Battjes, Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, W.W. Massie, M.Sc. P.E., ir. R. Ogink
Date: March 18, 2005

Discontinuous Galerkin Methods for Elastodynamics
Student: A.M.D. Pfeiffer
Advisors: ir. R.J. Labeur, R.R. Pedersen M.Sc. prof.dr.ir. L.J. Sluys, dr. G.N. Wells
Date: March 16, 2005

The Influence of the Connection Characteristics on the Seismic Performance of Precast Concrete Structures (Concrete)
Student: S. Abdul Hussien
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, ir. J.A. den Uijl, A. Scarpas, M.Sc.
Date: February 3, 2005

Dynamical behaviour of Deep-Water Risers
Student: J. Brugmans
Advisors: ir. G.L. Kuiper, Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, prof.dr.ir. J.A. Battjes, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder
Date: January 21, 2005

West Kowloon Reclamation Project in Hong Kong, Structural Recearch on the Canopy (B & B en M & C)
Student: F.B. Meijer
Advisors: prof. ir. L.A.G. Wagemans, prof.dr.ir. A.C.J.M. Eekhout (Architecture), ir. J.G. Kraus (D3BN), prof.dr.ir. J. Blaauwendraad, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: January 14, 2005


Girders with Trapezoidally Corrugated Webs (Steel Section)
Student: H. de Hoop
Advisors: prof.ir.F.S.K Bijlaard, dr.ing. A. Romeijn, dr.ir. L.J. Sluys, ing.S. Wierda (Iv - Bouw & Industrie), ir.P.H.G. Feijen (GLP - Corrugated Plate Industry)

Dutch Prefabricated Concrete Structural Concepts in Seismic Areas (Concrete)
Student: M. Bijvoet
Advisors: Prof. Dipl.-Ing J.N.J.A. Vambersky, prof.dr. J.C. Walraven, A. Scarpas, M.Sc., Prof. P.E. Pinto (La Sapienza, Rome), M. Schotanus M.Sc. (La Sapienza).
Date: December 10, 2004

Simplified 3D Modelling of Soil Vibrations Induced by a High-Speed Train in a Tunnel
Student: D. Haak
Advisors: ir. M. Shamalta, Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, Prof.dr.ir. F. Molenkamp, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder
Date: October 18, 2004

Structural Form Finding with Intelligent Adaptive Systems (B & B)
Student: J.L. Coenders
Advisors: prof. ir. L.A.G. Wagemans, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ir. A. Borgart (Architecture Department)
Date: October 15, 2004

Analytical Return Mapping for Computational Plasticity
Student: S. Pel
Advisors: dr. M.A. Gutierrez, dr. L.J. Sluys, dr. G.N. Wells
Date: August 31, 2004

Constructief ontwerp van steenzettingen voor dijkbekleding, Numeriek onderzoek naar liggerwerking van de toplaag
Student: B.G.L. Derkzen
Advisors: ir. D.J. Peters (Royal Haskoning, TUD), ir. C.M. Frissen (TNO DIANA BV), ir. H.L. Bakker (Rijkswaterstaat), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ir. W.J.M. Peperkamp (Concrete Section) prof.dr.ir. J. Blaauwendraad
Date: July 1, 2004

Nonlinear Dynamics of Offshore Cranes
Student: A. Casteleijn
Advisors: Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, prof.dr.ir. J. Blaauwendraad, �
Date: June 22, 2004

Failure Modes of a Reinforced Concrete Beam Subjected to Explosion Loadings
Student: E. Oldenhof
Advisors: dr.ir. L.J. Sluys, ir. J.A. den Uyl (Concrete structures), ir. J.C.A.M. van Doormaal (TNO-PML) dr.ir.J. Weerheym (TNO-PML)
Date: June 21, 2004

Reliability of Bored Tunnels (Concrete Structures)
Student: W.A.A. Smetsers
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, dr.ir. C.B.M Blom, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, ir. L.J.M. Houben
Date: June 11, 2004

Wind-Induced Dynamic Behaviour of a Cable Stayed Building
Student: A.G. Laurentius
Advisors: prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, Prof. Dipl.-Ing. J.N.J.A. Vamberks�, dr.ir. C.P.W. Geurts (TNO), ir. A.M. De Roo M.Eng. (Arcadis), ir. L.J.M. Houben
Date: June 3, 2004

Stabiliteit van in het werk vervormde glaspanelen voor dubbelgekromde gevels
Student: H.A. van Laar
Advisors: ir. J.W. Welleman, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, prof. ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, ir. P.A. de Vries (TUD, Tentech Delft), prof.ir. F. van Herwijnen (TUE)
Date: June 3, 2004
Report

Optimal Prestressing of Membrane Structures
Student: W. Kragting
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ir. A. Borgart (Architecture Department), ir. P.A. de Vries (TUD, Tentech Delft), ir. A.P.H.W. Habraken (Arup Amsterdam, TUE), prof. ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder
Date: May 17, 2004

Design and Analysis of a Large Timber Shell
student: R. Schaap
Advisors: prof.ir.F.S.K. Bijlaard, dr.ir.J.W.G. van de Kuilen, ir.J.G.M. Raadschelders, ir.J.H. Hoefakker
Date: May 7, 2004

Nonlinear Vessel-Induced Dynamics of a Deepwater Pipeline during J-Lay (Offshore Section)
Student: I. Drummen
Advisors: prof.ir. J. Meek, Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, dr.ir. P. Liu (Intec), W.W. Massie MSc. P.E.
Date: April 8, 2004

Limits of Uniqueness of the Mohr-Coulomb Model, An Analytical Analysis (Geo-engineering)
Student: A. Rohe
Advisors: prof.dr.ir.F. Molenkamp (Geo-engineering), dr.ir.W.T. van Horssen (EWI), dr.sc. A.V. Metrikine, dr.ir.J.B. Sellmeijer (GeoDelft)
Date: April 2, 2004


Electromagnetic forming of a thin metal plate using a pancake coil (EWI, Lab. of Electro Magnetism)
Student: M. Karakaya
Advisors: dr.ir. M.D. Verweij (EWI), prof.dr.ir. H. Blok (EWI), dr.ir. W.C. Emmens (Corus IJmuiden), dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: December 19, 2003

Vibrations of Buildings on Soft Soil
Student: J. Hoving
Advisors: prof. ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, prof.dr.ir. F.Molenkamp, Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine
Date: October 17, 2003

Dynamic Behaviour of Expansion Joints, A Study of the Dynamic Behaviour of Expansion Joints under Traffic Loading
Student: M.J.M.M. Steenbergen
Advisors: Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, prof. ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, ing. J.S. Leendertz (RWS), dr.ir. C. van der Veen
Date: October 13, 2003

Damping of Soils for Small Strain Problems (Geotechniek)
Student: A. Jongbloed
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. F. Molenkamp, dr.ir. R.B.J. Brinkgreve, Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, dr.ir. P.G. Bonnier (PLAXIS B.V.)
Date: September 26, 2003

Tensile Foil, ETFE Foil as Membrane Construction Material (B & B)
Student: J.W.J. de Vries
Advisors: ir. P.A. de Vries, ir. S.R. de Vries (Buitink Zeilmakerij B.V.), Dipl.-ing. R. Hodann (Nowofol GmbH), Prof. Dipl.-ing, J.N.J.A. Vambersky, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom
Date: September 18, 2003

Boxvloer, Onderzoek naar de constructieve aspecten van een nieuw vloersysteem (Concrete Section)
Student: S.A.A.M. Huijben
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven, ir. W.J.M. Peperkamp, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ing. J. de Wit (Dycore), ir. J.A. den Uijl
Date: September 2, 2003

A two-dimensional dynamically consistent higher-order model for the description of wave dispersion in solids
Student: H. Naaktgeboren
Advisors: prof.dr.ir. J. Blaauwendraad, prof.dr.ir. F.Molenkamp, dr.ir. L.J. Sluis, Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, dr.ir. H. Askes
Date:

Computing Reinforced Concrete Panels on the World Wide Web
Student: W. Voskamp
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dhr. H.J.A.M. Geers (ITS), dr.ir. A.H. de Bondt (Ooms Avenhorn Holding bv), prof.dr.ir. J. Blaauwendraad
Date: July 8, 2003

Non-destructive pulse loading and wave propagation in heterogeneous materials
Student: P. Timmerman
Advisors: prof.ir. A. Vrouwenvelder, prof.dr.ir. K. van Breugel, Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, dr.ir. H. Askes
Date: May 28, 2003

Pipe behavior during J-lay (Offshore Section)
Student: R. Ogink
Advisors: prof. ir. J. Meek, prof.dr.ir. J. Blaauwendraad, Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, dr.ir. P. Liu, W.W. Massie MSc.
Date: April 25, 2003

Responsie van Hoogbouwsystemen, Krachtwerking in symmetrische en asymmetrische hoogbouw met stabiliteitsvoorzieningen van ongelijke lengte
Student: R.D.J.M. Steenbergen
Advisors: prof.dr.ir.J. Blaauwendraad, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dr.ir. W.T. van Horssen (ITS)
Date: April 16, 2003

Analytical solution to the dynamics of offshore precision rock dumping in deep water (Offshore Section)
Student: J.W.A. van Hengel
Advisors: prof. ir. J. Meek, Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, P.H.A. Hendriks MSc, W.W. Massie MSc

Adaptieve draagconstructies (B & B)
Student: H. Mulder
Advisors: dr.ir. P. Huybers, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, architect prof.ir. K. Oosterhuis, prof.dr.ir. J. Blaauwendraad, prof.ir. L.A.G. Wagemans
Date: March 7, 2003

Efficient Finite Element Analysis of Composite Bridge Sections
Student: N. Kringos
Advisors: A. Scarpas M.Sc., ir.C. Kasbergen, prof.dr.ir.A.A.A. Molenaar, prof.dr.ir.J. Blaauwendraad
Date: January 28, 2003


An approximation to the elastodynamic far field in a plate loaded by an angle beam transducer
Student: E. van Lanen
Advisors: dr.ir. M.D. Verweij, dr.ir. M.C.M. Bakker, prof.dr.ir. P.M. van den Berg
Date: November 18, 2002

An Analytical Approach to the Modelling of Risers
Student: L.C. Boot
Advisors: Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, W.W. Massie MSc, A.E.J. Bliault MSc, prof.dr.ir. J.H. Vughts
Date: September 2002

Derivation and application of circular shell elements, Classic shell theory implemented in a modern computation method
Student: C. van Bentum
Advisors: ir. J.H. Hoefakker, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dr.ir. A.H.P. van der Burg (ITS), prof.dr.ir. J. Blaauwendraad
Date: June 7, 2002

Comfort Related Design of Railway Bridges
Student: W. Bruggers
Advisors: dr.ing. A. Romeijn, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, dr.ir. M.S. de Wit (TNO), ir. F.H. Rolf (Frans Rolf Infra-advies)
Date: May 17, 2002

Grote openingen in kanaalplaatvloeren
Student: L. Span
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, ing. J.P. Straman, prof.dr.ir. J. Blaauwendraad, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven
Date: April 23, 2002
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Forced Vibrations and Stability Analysis of a Vertically Hanging Riser Conveying Fluid
Student: G. Kuiper
Advisors: Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, prof.dr.ir. J.A. Battjes, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder
Date: February 8, 2002

Dynamic Response of an Embedded Railway Track to a Moving Train
Student: M. Shamalta
Advisors: Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, prof.dr.ir. C. Esveld
Date: January 2002

Ontwerpregels voor betonnen gevelbuisconstructies
Student: P.S. Prakoso
Advisors: ing. J.P. Straman, dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, prof.dr.ir. J.C. Walraven
Date: January 2002


Vibrations of a ground surface due to a train in a tunnel
Student: N. Mohamedhoesein
Advisors: Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, prof.dr.ir. F.B.J. Barends, prof. dr.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder
Date: November 2001

Response of a Stratified Soil to a High-Speed Train in a Tunnel
Student: M.W.L. van Adrichem
Advisors: Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, prof.ir. A.C.W.M. Vrouwenvelder, prof.dr.ir. A. Verruijt
Date: October 2001

Lowering dynamics of sub-sea templates in ultra-deep water
Student: P. Le
Advisors: Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, W.W. Massie MSc, ir. D. Honing, prof.dr.ir. J.H. Vughts
Date: August 2001

Toepassing van prestatiegericht ontwerpen op gewapend betonnen wanden en wandliggers
Student: S.A.B. van den Enden
Advisors: dr.ir. P.C.J. Hoogenboom, dr.ir. C. van der Veen, ir. J.A. den Uijl, prof.dr.ir. J. Blaauwendraad
Date: April 2001

Water intake riser analysis
Student: R.J. Verkuylen
Advisors: Dr.Sc. A.V. Metrikine, W.W. Massie MSc, A.E.J. Bliault MSc, prof.dr.ir. J.H. Vughts
Date: Februari 2001