StatueTo celebrate their 50th anniversary, Christiaan Huygens, the student association for mathematics and computer science will erect a statue in honor of their namesake.
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The 12-meter tall statue of Huygens, a famous Dutch mathmatician and astronomer will be erected near the Facutly of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science on May 30. The bronze and steel statue is the work of artist Martin Abspoel. During the unveiling, the student association will also launch the Christiaan Huygens Foundation, which will support students interested in doing their graduation projects in developing countries.
Earthquake help
The International Office and the Student and Career Support have extended their sympathy and assistance to any TU students, PhD candidates and staff members affected by the disastrous earthquake that struck China’s Sichuan province last week. The International Office and the Student and Career Support offer aid and assistance to the Chinese members of the TU community who are distressed because of this disaster: for help or counseling, contact the front office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 . 12:20, or make an appointment by calling 2788004.
Bridge-builders
A team from TU Delft has won a prestigious bridge-building contest organized by the Brabant-based construction company Martens. Under the watchful eyes of 500 spectators, six teams from various universities and institutes were given one day in which to successfully build a bridge with a ten-meter span. The quality and sturdiness of each bridge was then tested. The TU team, which was comprised of graduates, students and retired TU staffers, built a bridge with a ten-meter span and a load-bearing capacity of 16,800 kg. The TU team’s winning bridge, which was named ‘Greener’, was a free interpretation of a suspension bridge. The load-bearing part was hung in straps, which in turn carried the force away via the foundation piles to counter weights at the ends. A more radical alternative was chosen instead of a conventional bridge flooring: a hammock made of straps, PVC tubing and a mat of coiled road construction sheeting. In winning first prize, the TU team received 30,000 euros, 20,000 of which had to be donated to charity.
Robo-cup
Trying to teach a robot to walk is as expected a complex process. From May 26-29, researchers from various disciplines will gather in Delft at the international Dynamic Walking 2008 conference, in order exchange ideas on the robotic walking process. Biomechanics, movement researchers, and robotics experts will attend the conference. Human walking is actually nothing more than falling over in a controlled way. This makes dynamic walking flexible and efficient, unlike using heavy motors or hydraulics to drive movements. But it also makes it complex. Modeling this process will obviously help in getting two-legged robots to walk better. During the conference the Dutch Robotics team will also be officially introducing the robot team ‘players’ that will take part in the Robocup Soccer Teensize Humanoid League in the summer of 2008 in Suzhou, China.
www.dutchrobotics.net
Delfi C3
Amateur radio operators from across the world are picking up signals from the Delfi C3, the TU Delft student satellite launched into space on April 28. “Unbelievable, even with a small antennae I could pick up a signal from the satellite for about 10 minutes, ” emailed one amateur radio operator from Finland to Delfi C3’s ground station in Delft. Hundreds of radio amateurs worldwide have had contact with the satellite and are helping TU Delft collect data about two onboard ‘missions’: solar cells from the Leiden-based company, Dutch Space, and a solar protractor from TNO. “The mission is a huge success,” says project leader Rob Hamann, of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering. “We’re being inundated with information. Everyone’s surprised by the quality of the signal. We’ve already set the satellite in another mode, thetransponder modus, which allows the satellite to function as a communication satellite. It’s very exciting to control a satellite that is 630 kilometers up in space and orbiting the earth at a speed of approximately seven kilometers per second.”
@01 kort nieuws kopje:Djumbo
On Friday,6 June 2008, the TU Delft Sports and Cultural Centre will host the Summer festival, on the Connecting Colours theme. There will be a special program for children of TU staff between 16:00 and 19:00. Among the activities will be learning to make graffiti, juggling, joining in on the obstacle course, being made up with greasepaint, or just having fun with paint. The high point will be a performance by the popular girl band Djumbo.
Statue
To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Christiaan Huygens, the student association for mathematics and computer science will erect a statue in honor of their namesake. The 12-meter tall statue of Huygens, a famous Dutch mathmatician and astronomer will be erected near the Facutly of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science on May 30. The bronze and steel statue is the work of artist Martin Abspoel. During the unveiling, the student association will also launch the Christiaan Huygens Foundation, which will support students interested in doing their graduation projects in developing countries.
Earthquake help
The International Office and the Student and Career Support have extended their sympathy and assistance to any TU students, PhD candidates and staff members affected by the disastrous earthquake that struck China’s Sichuan province last week. The International Office and the Student and Career Support offer aid and assistance to the Chinese members of the TU community who are distressed because of this disaster: for help or counseling, contact the front office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 . 12:20, or make an appointment by calling 2788004.
Bridge-builders
A team from TU Delft has won a prestigious bridge-building contest organized by the Brabant-based construction company Martens. Under the watchful eyes of 500 spectators, six teams from various universities and institutes were given one day in which to successfully build a bridge with a ten-meter span. The quality and sturdiness of each bridge was then tested. The TU team, which was comprised of graduates, students and retired TU staffers, built a bridge with a ten-meter span and a load-bearing capacity of 16,800 kg. The TU team’s winning bridge, which was named ‘Greener’, was a free interpretation of a suspension bridge. The load-bearing part was hung in straps, which in turn carried the force away via the foundation piles to counter weights at the ends. A more radical alternative was chosen instead of a conventional bridge flooring: a hammock made of straps, PVC tubing and a mat of coiled road construction sheeting. In winning first prize, the TU team received 30,000 euros, 20,000 of which had to be donated to charity.
Robo-cup
Trying to teach a robot to walk is as expected a complex process. From May 26-29, researchers from various disciplines will gather in Delft at the international Dynamic Walking 2008 conference, in order exchange ideas on the robotic walking process. Biomechanics, movement researchers, and robotics experts will attend the conference. Human walking is actually nothing more than falling over in a controlled way. This makes dynamic walking flexible and efficient, unlike using heavy motors or hydraulics to drive movements. But it also makes it complex. Modeling this process will obviously help in getting two-legged robots to walk better. During the conference the Dutch Robotics team will also be officially introducing the robot team ‘players’ that will take part in the Robocup Soccer Teensize Humanoid League in the summer of 2008 in Suzhou, China.
www.dutchrobotics.net
Delfi C3
Amateur radio operators from across the world are picking up signals from the Delfi C3, the TU Delft student satellite launched into space on April 28. “Unbelievable, even with a small antennae I could pick up a signal from the satellite for about 10 minutes, ” emailed one amateur radio operator from Finland to Delfi C3’s ground station in Delft. Hundreds of radio amateurs worldwide have had contact with the satellite and are helping TU Delft collect data about two onboard ‘missions’: solar cells from the Leiden-based company, Dutch Space, and a solar protractor from TNO. “The mission is a huge success,” says project leader Rob Hamann, of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering. “We’re being inundated with information. Everyone’s surprised by the quality of the signal. We’ve already set the satellite in another mode, thetransponder modus, which allows the satellite to function as a communication satellite. It’s very exciting to control a satellite that is 630 kilometers up in space and orbiting the earth at a speed of approximately seven kilometers per second.”
@01 kort nieuws kopje:Djumbo
On Friday,6 June 2008, the TU Delft Sports and Cultural Centre will host the Summer festival, on the Connecting Colours theme. There will be a special program for children of TU staff between 16:00 and 19:00. Among the activities will be learning to make graffiti, juggling, joining in on the obstacle course, being made up with greasepaint, or just having fun with paint. The high point will be a performance by the popular girl band Djumbo.
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