@inproceedings{MuellerSchmittLeiseetal.2021, author = {M{\"u}ller, Tim M. and Schmitt, Andreas and Leise, Philipp and Meck, Tobias and Altherr, Lena and Pelz, Peter F. and Pfetsch, Marc E.}, title = {Validation of an optimized resilient water supply system}, series = {Uncertainty in Mechanical Engineering}, booktitle = {Uncertainty in Mechanical Engineering}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-030-77255-0}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-030-77256-7_7}, pages = {70 -- 80}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Component failures within water supply systems can lead to significant performance losses. One way to address these losses is the explicit anticipation of failures within the design process. We consider a water supply system for high-rise buildings, where pump failures are the most likely failure scenarios. We explicitly consider these failures within an early design stage which leads to a more resilient system, i.e., a system which is able to operate under a predefined number of arbitrary pump failures. We use a mathematical optimization approach to compute such a resilient design. This is based on a multi-stage model for topology optimization, which can be described by a system of nonlinear inequalities and integrality constraints. Such a model has to be both computationally tractable and to represent the real-world system accurately. We therefore validate the algorithmic solutions using experiments on a scaled test rig for high-rise buildings. The test rig allows for an arbitrary connection of pumps to reproduce scaled versions of booster station designs for high-rise buildings. We experimentally verify the applicability of the presented optimization model and that the proposed resilience properties are also fulfilled in real systems.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Mueller2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {M{\"u}ller, Elona}, title = {Aus den Augen aus dem Sinn?: Ein Bookazine deckt das Problem des Unsichtbaren M{\"u}lls auf}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, year = {2021}, abstract = {M{\"u}ll ist immer und {\"u}berall vorhanden - auch wenn wir ihn nicht sehen. Gerade unsichtbarer M{\"u}ll birgt f{\"u}r den Menschen und seine Umwelt erhebliche Gefahren, die durch seine Unsichtbarkeit irrelevant erscheinen. Die Publikation mit dem Titel mikromakro deckt durch verschiedene Artikel, Interviews und Texte die Gefahren auf, die durch den unsichtbaren M{\"u}ll entstehen. Ziel war es, eine Bookazine-Reihe zu konzipieren, die in sechs Ausgaben das Thema des unsichtbaren M{\"u}lls beleuchtet. Die erste Ausgabe zum Thema Kunststoff wurde exemplarisch gestaltet. Zus{\"a}tzlich zum redaktionellen Teil untermauern Infografiken die Texte faktisch und Fotoserien emotional. Da unsichtbarer M{\"u}ll auf zwei Ebenen zu finden ist - der Makro- (groß) und Mikroebene (klein) - wurde die Publikation inhaltlich zweigeteilt, sodass sich das Layout und die Fotoserien vom Mikro- und Makroteil unterscheiden. }, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Muehl2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {M{\"u}hl, Leonie}, title = {Neues Erscheinungsbild f{\"u}r den APX: Redesign des LVR - Arch{\"a}ologischen Park Xanten und des R{\"o}mermuseums}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {90 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Der Arch{\"a}ologische Park Xanten (APX) gilt als Deutschlands einziger arch{\"a}ologischer Freiluftpark. Er zeichnet sich im Verbund mit dem R{\"o}mermuseum durch seine Lage auf dem historischen Grund einer r{\"o}mischen Metropole und seine kontinuierliche Forschungsaktivit{\"a}t aus und bietet so ein einzigartiges Umfeld von kultureller Relevanz. Ziel dieses Projektes war es, ein neues Erscheinungsbild zu entwickeln, welches klar die Thematik des Parks in den Medien erkennbar macht. Das Corporate Design dient dazu, die Inhalte des Verbundes in einem einheitlichen System medien{\"u}bergreifend zu pr{\"a}sentieren. Das Design unterst{\"u}tzt den APX in seiner Funktion als Begegnungs- und Bildungsst{\"a}tte. Aufgrund dessen ist es im Hinblick auf das Ziel relevant, das Interesse an Kulturgeschichte und Forschung zu wecken.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Mros2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Mros, Christina}, title = {Entwicklung eines Erscheinungsbildes sowie einer Kampagne f{\"u}r die Allianz Chronischer Seltener Erkrankungen}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {89 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Die Allianz Chronischer Seltener Erkrankungen (ACHSE) ist das einzige krankheits{\"u}bergreifende Netzwerk von und f{\"u}r Menschen mit einer seltenen Erkrankung in Deutschland. Insgesamt sind 4 Millionen Menschen in Deutschland von einer der rund 8.000 seltenen Krankheiten betroffen. Durch die Seltenheit der verschiedenen Krankheiten ist es oft schwer, Experten zu finden, die richtige Versorgung sicherzustellen oder Studien durchzuf{\"u}hren. Betroffene f{\"u}hlen sich oft nicht wahrgenommen und alleine gelassen. Die ACHSE dient als unabh{\"a}ngige Schnittstelle und Knotenpunkt zwischen Betroffenen, Regierung, Politik und Wirtschaft. Gemeinsam b{\"u}ndeln sich hier 130 Patientenorganisationen unter einem Dach, um die Betroffenen in den Fokus zu r{\"u}cken. Ziel der Bachelorarbeit ist die Entwicklung eines Erscheinungsbildes sowie einer Kampagne, die das Thema mehr ins Bewusstsein der {\"O}ffentlichkeit bringt und informiert.}, language = {de} } @article{MontiWaldvogelRitzmannetal.2021, author = {Monti, Elena and Waldvogel, Janice and Ritzmann, Ramona and Freyler, Kathrin and Albracht, Kirsten and Helm, Michael and De Cesare, Niccol{\`o} and Pavan, Piero and Reggiani, Carlo and Gollhofer, Albert and Narici, Marco Vincenzo}, title = {Muscle in variable gravity: "I do not know where I am, but I know what to do"}, series = {Frontiers in Physiology}, volume = {12}, journal = {Frontiers in Physiology}, publisher = {Frontiers Research Foundation}, address = {Lausanne}, issn = {1664-042X}, doi = {10.3389/fphys.2021.714655}, pages = {19 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Performing tasks, such as running and jumping, requires activation of the agonist and antagonist muscles before (motor unit pre-activation) and during movement performance (Santello and Mcdonagh, 1998). A well-timed and regulated muscle activation elicits a stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) response, naturally occurring in bouncing movements (Ishikawa and Komi, 2004; Taube et al., 2012). By definition, the SSC describes the stretching of a pre-activated muscle-tendon complex immediately followed by a muscle shortening in the concentric push-off phase (Komi, 1984). Given the importance of SSC actions for human movement, it is not surprising that many studies investigated the biomechanics of this phenomenon; in particular, drop jumps (DJs) represent a good paradigm to study muscle fascicle and tendon behavior in ballistic movements involving the SSC. Within a DJ, three main phases [pre-activation, braking, and push-off (PO; Komi, 2000)] have been recognized and extensively studied in common and challenging conditions, such as changes in load, falling height, or simulated hypo-gravity (Avela et al., 1994; Arampatzis et al., 2001; Fukashiro et al., 2005; Ishikawa et al., 2005; Sousa et al., 2007; Ritzmann et al., 2016; Helm et al., 2020). These studies show that the timing and amount of triceps-surae muscle-tendon unit pre-activation in DJs are differentially regulated based on the load applied to the muscle, being optimal in normal "Earth" gravity conditions (Avela et al., 1994), but decreased in simulated hypo-gravity, hyper-gravity (Avela et al., 1994; Ritzmann et al., 2016), or unknown conditions (i.e., unknown falling heights; Helm et al., 2020). Some authors indicated that, when falling from heights different from the optimal one [defined as the drop height giving a maximum DJ performance indicated as peak ground reaction force (GRF) or jump high], electromyographic (EMG) activity of the plantar flexors increases from lower than optimal to higher than optimal heights (Ishikawa and Komi, 2004; Sousa et al., 2007). These findings highlight the ability of the central nervous system to regulate the timing and amount of pre-activation according to different jumping conditions, thus regulating muscle fascicle length, tendon and joint stiffness as well as position, in order to safely land on the ground and quickly re-bounce. Similarly, to pre-activation, also in the braking phase, the plantar flexors are differentially regulated. In optimal height (i.e., load) jumping conditions, gastrocnemius medialis (GM) fascicles shorten at early ground contact (possibly due to the intervention of the stretch reflex; Gollhofer et al., 1992) and behave quasi-isometrically in the late braking phase, enabling tendon elongation, and storage of elastic energy (Gollhofer et al., 1992; Fukashiro et al., 2005; Sousa et al., 2007). When increasing the falling height (augmenting the impact GRF), the quasi-isometric behavior of fascicles disappears, and fast fascicle lengthening occurs (Ishikawa et al., 2005; Sousa et al., 2007). In the third and last PO phase, fascicles shorten and the tendon releases the elastic energy previously stored. Bobbert et al. (1987) reported no influence of jumping height on the work done and on the net vertical impulse assessed during PO; this observation suggests that, despite an optimal DJ performance might be achieved only in specific conditions (falling heights, loads), the central nervous system seems to be able to regulate muscle behavior in order to effectively perform the required task also in challenging situations. Although the regulation of triceps-surae muscle-tendon unit in DJs has been extensively investigated, very few studies focused on sarcomeres behavior during the performance of this SSC movement (Kurokawa et al., 2003; Fukashiro et al., 2005, 2006). Sarcomeres represent muscle contractile units and are known to express different amounts of force depending on their length (Gordon et al., 1966; Walker and Schrodt, 1974); thus, understanding the time course of their responses during DJs is fundamental to gain further insights into muscle force-generating capacity. In vivo measurement of sarcomere length in humans has been so far been performed only in static positions and under highly controlled experimental conditions (Llewellyn et al., 2008; Sanchez et al., 2015). Instead, human sarcomere length estimation (achieved by dividing GM measured fascicle length for a fixed sarcomere number) in dynamic contractions provided an indirect measure of sarcomere operating range during squat jump, countermovement jump, and DJ (Fukashiro et al., 2005, 2006; Kurokawa et al., 2003). The results of these studies showed that sarcomeres operate in the ascending limb of their length-tension (L-T) relationship in all types of jumps, and particularly so in DJ. However, most of the available observations on sarcomere and muscle fascicle behavior were made in condition of constant gravity. Thus, in order to understand how sarcomere and muscle fascicle length are regulated in variable gravity conditions, we performed experiments in a parabolic flight, involving variable gravity levels, ranging from about zero-g to about double the Earth's gravity (1 g; Waldvogel et al., 2021). Specifically, the aims of the present study were as follows: 1. To investigate the ability of the neuromuscular system in regulating fascicle length in response to conditions of variable gravity. 2. To estimate sarcomere operative length in the different DJ phases, in order to calculate its theoretical force production and its possible modulation in conditions of variable gravity. We hypothesized that muscle fascicles would be differentially regulated in different gravity conditions compared to 1 g, particularly in anticipation of landing and re-bouncing in unknown gravity levels. In addition, we hypothesized that sarcomeres would operate in the upper part of the ascending limb of their L-T relationship, possibly lengthening during the braking phase (especially in hyper-gravity) while operating quasi-isometrically in 1 g.}, language = {en} } @misc{Monse2021, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Monse, Henry}, title = {(K)eine Opposition: Die Wahlkampfgestaltung der SPD und CDU von 1945—1990 im historischen Kontext}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {66 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Im Zentrum des Buches stehen die beiden Volksparteien CDU und SPD, die sich als gegens{\"a}tzliche, gar verfeindete Parteien startend, gegenw{\"a}rtig in ihren visuellen und inhaltlichen Identit{\"a}ten immer unerkenntlicher vermischen. Das Buch geht dem Ursprung dieser Vermischung auf die Spur und untersucht inwiefern sich die visuellen Identit{\"a}ten der beiden Parteien zwischen 1945 und 1990 in Form der Gestaltung nach außen aneinander angeglichen haben und wer wann federf{\"u}hrend in der Gestaltung war. Beginnend 1945 in der »Stunde Null« f{\"u}hrt das Buch in den einzelnen Kapiteln durch das Zeitgeschehen der Bundesrepublik bis ins Jahr 1990. Der historische Querschnitt beleuchtet dabei das gesellschaftspolitische Zeitgeschehen, das den Wahlk{\"a}mpfen zugrunde liegt. Dabei stehen die politischen Wahlplakate im Fokus der Untersuchung: SPD und CDU — (k)eine gestalterische Opposition?}, language = {de} } @article{MonakhovaDiehl2021, author = {Monakhova, Yulia and Diehl, Bernd W.K.}, title = {Novel approach of qNMR workflow by standardization using 2H integral: Application to any intrinsic calibration standard}, series = {Talanta}, volume = {222}, journal = {Talanta}, number = {Article number: 121504}, publisher = {Elsevier}, isbn = {0039-9140}, doi = {10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121504}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance (qNMR) is routinely performed by the internal or external standardization. The manuscript describes a simple alternative to these common workflows by using NMR signal of another active nuclei of calibration compound. For example, for any arbitrary compound quantification by NMR can be based on the use of an indirect concentration referencing that relies on a solvent having both 1H and 2H signals. To perform high-quality quantification, the deuteration level of the utilized deuterated solvent has to be estimated. In this contribution the new method was applied to the determination of deuteration levels in different deuterated solvents (MeOD, ACN, CDCl3, acetone, benzene, DMSO-d6). Isopropanol-d6, which contains a defined number of deuterons and protons, was used for standardization. Validation characteristics (precision, accuracy, robustness) were calculated and the results showed that the method can be used in routine practice. Uncertainty budget was also evaluated. In general, this novel approach, using standardization by 2H integral, benefits from reduced sample preparation steps and uncertainties, and can be applied in different application areas (purity determination, forensics, pharmaceutical analysis, etc.).}, language = {en} } @article{MonakhovaDiehl2021, author = {Monakhova, Yulia and Diehl, Bernd W. K.}, title = {Simplification of NMR Workflows by Standardization Using 2H Integral of Deuterated Solvent as Applied to Aloe vera Preparations}, series = {Applied Magnetic Resonance}, volume = {52}, journal = {Applied Magnetic Resonance}, number = {11}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, issn = {1613-7507}, doi = {10.1007/s00723-021-01393-4}, pages = {1591 -- 1600}, year = {2021}, abstract = {In this study, a recently proposed NMR standardization approach by 2H integral of deuterated solvent for quantitative multicomponent analysis of complex mixtures is presented. As a proof of principle, the existing NMR routine for the analysis of Aloe vera products was modified. Instead of using absolute integrals of targeted compounds and internal standard (nicotinamide) from 1H-NMR spectra, quantification was performed based on the ratio of a particular 1H-NMR compound integral and 2H-NMR signal of deuterated solvent D2O. Validation characteristics (linearity, repeatability, accuracy) were evaluated and the results showed that the method has the same precision as internal standardization in case of multicomponent screening. Moreover, a dehydration process by freeze drying is not necessary for the new routine. Now, our NMR profiling of A. vera products needs only limited sample preparation and data processing. The new standardization methodology provides an appealing alternative for multicomponent NMR screening. In general, this novel approach, using standardization by 2H integral, benefits from reduced sample preparation steps and uncertainties, and is recommended in different application areas (purity determination, forensics, pharmaceutical analysis, etc.).}, language = {en} } @article{MonakhovaDiehl2021, author = {Monakhova, Yulia and Diehl, Bernd W. K.}, title = {A step towards optimization of the qNMR workflow: proficiency testing exercise at an GxP-accredited laboratory}, series = {Applied Magnetic Resonance}, volume = {52}, journal = {Applied Magnetic Resonance}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, address = {Wien}, issn = {1613-7507}, doi = {10.1007/s00723-021-01324-3}, pages = {581 -- 593}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance (qNMR) is considered as a powerful tool for multicomponent mixture analysis as well as for the purity determination of single compounds. Special attention is currently paid to the training of operators and study directors involved in qNMR testing. To assure that only qualified personnel are used for sample preparation at our GxP-accredited laboratory, weighing test was proposed. Sixteen participants performed six-fold weighing of the binary mixture of dibutylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and 1,2,4,5-tetrachloro-3-nitrobenzene (TCNB). To evaluate the quality of data analysis, all spectra were evaluated manually by a qNMR expert and using in-house developed automated routine. The results revealed that mean values are comparable and both evaluation approaches are free of systematic error. However, automated evaluation resulted in an approximately 20\% increase in precision. The same findings were revealed for qNMR analysis of 32 compounds used in pharmaceutical industry. Weighing test by six-fold determination in binary mixtures and automated qNMR methodology can be recommended as efficient tools for evaluating staff proficiency. The automated qNMR method significantly increases throughput and precision of qNMR for routine measurements and extends application scope of qNMR.}, language = {en} } @article{MolinnusDrinicIkenetal.2021, author = {Molinnus, Denise and Drinic, Aleksander and Iken, Heiko and Kr{\"o}ger, Nadja and Zinser, Max and Smeets, Ralf and K{\"o}pf, Marius and Kopp, Alexander and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Towards a flexible electrochemical biosensor fabricated from biocompatible Bombyx mori silk}, series = {Biosensors and Bioelectronics}, volume = {183}, journal = {Biosensors and Bioelectronics}, number = {Art. 113204}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0956-5663}, doi = {10.1016/j.bios.2021.113204}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MohanGrossMenzeletal.2021, author = {Mohan, Nijanthan and Groß, Rolf Fritz and Menzel, Karsten and Theis, Fabian}, title = {Opportunities and Challenges in the Implementation of Building Information Modeling for Prefabrication of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems in Small and Medium-Sized Contracting Companies in Germany - A Case Study}, series = {WIT Transactions on The Built Environment, Vol. 205}, booktitle = {WIT Transactions on The Built Environment, Vol. 205}, publisher = {WIT Press}, address = {Southampton}, issn = {1743-3509}, doi = {10.2495/BIM210101}, pages = {117 -- 126}, year = {2021}, abstract = {FEven though BIM (Building Information Modelling) is successfully implemented in most of the world, it is still in the early stages in Germany, since the stakeholders are sceptical of its reliability and efficiency. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the opportunities and obstacles to implementing BIM for prefabrication. Among all other advantages of BIM, prefabrication is chosen for this paper because it plays a vital role in creating an impact on the time and cost factors of a construction project. The project stakeholders and participants can explicitly observe the positive impact of prefabrication, which enables the breakthrough of the scepticism factor among the small-scale construction companies. The analysis consists of the development of a process workflow for implementing prefabrication in building construction followed by a practical approach, which was executed with two case studies. It was planned in such a way that, the first case study gives a first-hand experience for the workers at the site on the BIM model so that they can make much use of the created BIM model, which is a better representation compared to the traditional 2D plan. The main aim of the first case study is to create a belief in the implementation of BIM Models, which was succeeded by the execution of offshore prefabrication in the second case study. Based on the case studies, the time analysis was made and it is inferred that the implementation of BIM for prefabrication can reduce construction time, ensures minimal wastes, better accuracy, less problem-solving at the construction site. It was observed that this process requires more planning time, better communication between different disciplines, which was the major obstacle for successful implementation. This paper was carried out from the perspective of small and medium-sized mechanical contracting companies for the private building sector in Germany.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Mingers2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Mingers, Laura}, title = {UN|SEEN}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {77 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Innerhalb der Bundeswehr erleiden einige Soldaten w{\"a}hrend ihrer Berufsaus{\"u}bung oder in Eins{\"a}tzen eine posttraumatische Belastungsst{\"o}rung (PTBS). {\"U}ber sie als Menschen und {\"u}ber ihren Alltag mit der Erkrankung wird kaum gesprochen. Es ist wichtig, diesem Tabuthema entgegenzutreten, sodass in der Gesellschaft die Betroffenen verstanden, akzeptiert und angenommen werden. Die Arbeit „UN|SEEN" setzt sich mit dieser schwierigen Thematik und den Menschen wie auch ihrer Geschichte und ihrem Leben auseinander. Im Fotobuch sind hierf{\"u}r verschiedene an PTBS erkrankte Soldaten im Alltag fotografisch begleitet und interviewt wurden. Ebenso sind Fotos aus deren Bundeswehrzeit und aus Eins{\"a}tzen im Buch eingebaut, welche als „Flashbacks" dienen. „UN|SEEN" soll den Betrachter mit diesem Thema konfrontieren, eine neue Sichtweise er{\"o}ffnen und zum Handeln anregen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{MilkovaButenwegDumovaJovanoska2021, author = {Milkova, Kristina and Butenweg, Christoph and Dumova-Jovanoska, Elena}, title = {Region-sensitive comprehensive procedure for determination of seismic fragility curves}, series = {1st Croatian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 1CroCEE 22-24 March 2021 Zagreb, Croatia}, booktitle = {1st Croatian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 1CroCEE 22-24 March 2021 Zagreb, Croatia}, publisher = {University of Zagreb}, address = {Zagreb}, doi = {10.5592/CO/1CroCEE.2021.158}, pages = {121 -- 128}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Seismic vulnerability estimation of existing structures is unquestionably interesting topic of high priority, particularly after earthquake events. Having in mind the vast number of old masonry buildings in North Macedonia serving as public institutions, it is evident that the structural assessment of these buildings is an issue of great importance. In this paper, a comprehensive methodology for the development of seismic fragility curves of existing masonry buildings is presented. A scenario - based method that incorporates the knowledge of the tectonic style of the considered region, the active fault characterization, the earth crust model and the historical seismicity (determined via the Neo Deterministic approach) is used for calculation of the necessary response spectra. The capacity of the investigated masonry buildings has been determined by using nonlinear static analysis. MINEA software (SDA Engineering) is used for verification of the structural safety of the structures Performance point, obtained from the intersection of the capacity of the building and the spectra used, is selected as a response parameter. The thresholds of the spectral displacement are obtained by splitting the capacity curve into five parts, utilizing empirical formulas which are represented as a function of yield displacement and ultimate displacement. As a result, four levels of damage limit states are determined. A maximum likelihood estimation procedure for the process of fragility curves determination is noted as a final step in the proposed procedure. As a result, region specific series of vulnerability curves for structures are defined.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MilijašŠakićMarinkovićetal.2021, author = {Milijaš, Aleksa and Šakić, Bogdan and Marinković, Marko and Butenweg, Christoph}, title = {Experimental investigation of behaviour of masonry infilled RC frames under out-of-plane loading}, series = {8th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering}, booktitle = {8th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering}, editor = {Papadrakakis, Manolis and Fragiadakis, Michalis}, publisher = {National Technical University of Athens}, address = {Athen}, isbn = {978-618-85072-5-8}, issn = {2623-3347}, doi = {10.7712/120121.8528.18914}, pages = {829 -- 846}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Masonry infills are commonly used as exterior or interior walls in reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures and they can be encountered all over the world, including earthquake prone regions. Since the middle of the 20th century the behaviour of these non-structural elements under seismic loading has been studied in numerous experimental campaigns. However, most of the studies were carried out by means of in-plane tests, while there is a lack of out-of-plane experimental investigations. In this paper, the out-of-plane tests carried out on full scale masonry infilled frames are described. The results of the out-of-plane tests are presented in terms of force-displacement curves and measured out-of-plane displacements. Finally, the reliability of existing analytical approaches developed to estimate the out-of-plane strength of masonry infills is examined on presented experimental results.}, language = {en} } @article{MeyerGranrathFeyerletal.2021, author = {Meyer, Max-Arno and Granrath, Christian and Feyerl, G{\"u}nter and Richenhagen, Johannes and Kaths, Jakob and Andert, Jakob}, title = {Closed-loop platoon simulation with cooperative intelligent transportation systems based on vehicle-to-X communication}, series = {Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory}, volume = {106}, journal = {Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory}, number = {Art. 102173}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1569-190X}, doi = {10.1016/j.simpat.2020.102173}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MertensPuetzBrauneretal.2021, author = {Mertens, Alexander and P{\"u}tz, Sebastian and Brauner, Philipp and Brillowski, Florian Sascha and Buczak, Nadine and Dammers, Hannah and van Dyck, Marc and Kong, Iris and K{\"o}nigs, Peter and Kortomeikel, Frauke Carole and Rodemann, Niklas and Schaar, Anne Kathrin and Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Wlecke, Shari and Gries, Thomas and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen and Nagel, Saskia K. and Piller, Frank Thomas and Schuh, G{\"u}nther and Ziefle, Martina and Nitsch, Verena}, title = {Human digital shadow: Data-based modeling of users and usage in the internet of production}, series = {14th International Conference on Human System Interaction : 8-10 July 2021. Gdańsk, Poland}, booktitle = {14th International Conference on Human System Interaction : 8-10 July 2021. Gdańsk, Poland}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/HSI52170.2021.9538729}, pages = {1 -- 8}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Digital Shadows as the aggregation, linkage and abstraction of data relating to physical objects are a central vision for the future of production. However, the majority of current research takes a technocentric approach, in which the human actors in production play a minor role. Here, the authors present an alternative anthropocentric perspective that highlights the potential and main challenges of extending the concept of Digital Shadows to humans. Following future research methodology, three prospections that illustrate use cases for Human Digital Shadows across organizational and hierarchical levels are developed: human-robot collaboration for manual work, decision support and work organization, as well as human resource management. Potentials and challenges are identified using separate SWOT analyses for the three prospections and common themes are emphasized in a concluding discussion.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MerkensHebel2021, author = {Merkens, Torsten and Hebel, Christoph}, title = {Sharing mobility concepts - flexible, sustainable, smart}, series = {Proceedings of the 1st UNITED - Southeast Asia Automotive Interest Group (SAIG)}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 1st UNITED - Southeast Asia Automotive Interest Group (SAIG)}, isbn = {978-3-902103-94-9}, pages = {43 -- 44}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{MeinersSchneider2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Meiners, Sonja and Schneider, Sophie}, title = {MULO - Multifunktionale Objekte: Eine Serie multifunktionaler Wohnobjekte}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {137 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Mit MULO wurde eine Serie multifunktionaler Objekte f{\"u}r den Wohnbereich entworfen. In Zeiten des {\"U}berangebots und des st{\"a}ndigen Wohnraumwechsels soll der Nutzer dieser Objekte mit einem modernen und schlichten Design unterst{\"u}tzt werden, das zu jedem Anlass passt. Die minimalistische {\"A}sthetik mit hohem Komfort orientiert sich dabei an den Bed{\"u}rfnissen des Endverbrauchers. Als Verwandlungsk{\"u}nstler bereichert MULO jeden Wohnraum. Die gesamte Serie ist unter der Ber{\"u}cksichtigung der schnelllebigen und sich wandelnden Welt entworfen worden. Mit multifunktionalen Objekten ist das Produkt den flexiblen Anforderungen und Bed{\"u}rfnissen des Menschen gewachsen. Die Bereiche Wohnen, Leben, Arbeiten, Schlafen und Entspannen werden durch das Sofa- , das Tisch- und das Keramik-System optimal abgedeckt. Durch die Verwendung von nachhaltigen und recycelbaren Materialien, setzt MULO ein kleines Statement und hinterl{\"a}sst nachhaltig Eindruck.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{May2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {May, Leonie}, title = {Finding Love: Ein animierter Kurzfilm}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {46 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Bei "Finding Love - Ein animierter Kurzfilm" handelt es sich um einen 2D-Animationsshort. Er erz{\"a}hlt die Geschichte von zwei jungen M{\"a}nnern, welche beide {\"a}hnliche Trauer erfahren mussten und sich gegenseitig wieder zur{\"u}ck auf die Beine helfen. Das Ziel dieser Arbeit ist es, ohne Worte und vor allem mit Bildgewalt bestimmte Emotionen zu vermitteln. Der Eigeninhalt der Arbeit umfasst jeden Schritt der Produktion eines animierten Kurzfilms. Dazu geh{\"o}ren Konzeptzeichnungen, Storyboard, Hintergr{\"u}nde, Animation, Cleanup und Vertonung. Besonderes Augenmerk wird bei der Produktion auf die Animation gelegt, insbesondere durch die Komplexit{\"a}t der animierten Charaktere. Letztendlich wird eine herzerw{\"a}rmende, doch bitters{\"u}ße und traurige Geschichte erz{\"a}hlt, welche den Zuschauer tief ber{\"u}hrt.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Mauve2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Mauve, Ira}, title = {YOKU: Ein Therapieprodukt f{\"u}r Fasziale Verklebungen und Muskel- Skelett-Erkrankungen.}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {125 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Yocu ist ein Konzept f{\"u}r den Gesundheitssektor, dass unter der Betrachtung der relevanten Trends und der Researchergebnisse den Therapieansatz des „Schr{\"o}pfen" in einen neuen modernen Kontext setzt, dabei aber die Vorteile der traditionellen Heilkunst nicht außer Acht l{\"a}sst. Es handelt sich um ein Therapieprodukt f{\"u}r fasziale Verklebungen und Muskel-Skelett-Erkrankungen. Mit Yocu bekommen Nutzer die M{\"o}glichkeit, sich selbst erfolgreich pr{\"a}ventiv oder bei Beschwerden zu behandeln. Das k{\"o}nnte nicht nur die k{\"o}rperliche Gesundheit f{\"o}rdern, sondern auch das Gesp{\"u}r f{\"u}r den eigenen K{\"o}rper. Seine k{\"o}rperlichen Bed{\"u}rfnisse besser einsch{\"a}tzen zu k{\"o}nnen und in der Lage zu sein, diese zu erf{\"u}llen, stellt das Ziel des Konzepts dar. Mit dem gew{\"a}hlten „Healthtech" Ansatz soll der Zugang zur Selbsttherapie f{\"u}r Laien erm{\"o}glicht werden. Zus{\"a}tzlich k{\"o}nnte das Konzept die Arbeit f{\"u}r Physiotherapeut:innen und Fitnesstrainer:innen erleichtern. Durch die Symbiose eines elektronischen Therapieproduktes mit einer Anwendungsapp ist die Behandlung punktgenau steuerbar und basiert nicht mehr ausschließlich auf Gef{\"u}hl oder Erfahrung. Durch die Einsicht aller wichtigen Parameter, wird das Verst{\"a}ndnis der Therapiemethode gef{\"o}rdert und Vertrauen hinsichtlich des Produkts geschaffen.}, language = {de} }