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  1. 1. Barriers and Motivational Drivers for Sustainable Building in a Developing Country : The Case of Ghana

    University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

    Author : Emma Johansson; Elsa Winge; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable building; Barriers; Motivation; Developing Country; Minor Field Study; Self-Determination Theory; Hållbart byggande; Barriärer; Motivation; Låg- eller medelinkomstland; Fältstudie; Självbestämmandeteori;

    Abstract : As the building and construction industry contributes considerably to global warming there isa need to increase sustainable building, especially in developing countries where the conceptis often overlooked. Even though there is a need to implement more sustainable alternatives,research shows that it comes with many challenges. READ MORE

  3. 2. Machine Learning Approach to the Design of Autonomous Construction Equipment applying Data-Driven Decision Support Tool

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datalogi och datorsystemteknik

    Author : Aniruddh Goteti; [2019]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Regression; Time Series; Construction Equipment;

    Abstract : Design engineers working in construction machinery industry face a lot of complexities and uncertainties while taking important decisions during the design of construction equipment. These complexities can be reduced by the implementation of a data-driven decision support tool, which can predict the behaviour of the machine in operational complexity and give some valuable insights to the design engineer. READ MORE

  4. 3. A product-oriented Product Service System for tracing materials on autonomous construction sites : A product development for today’s and future construction sites

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Louise Karlsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Product Service System; Autonomous construction site; Machine; Sustainable product development; Autonomous vehicle; Produkttjänstesystem; Autonoma byggarbetsplatser; Maskiner; Hållbar produktutveckling; Autonoma fordon;

    Abstract : The global population is growing, and more people than before are moving to cities. This creates a need for increased building efficiency and possibility to work in remote environments. On today’s construction sites, there is a need to able to organize the site in a better way. READ MORE

  5. 4. Simulation of an Electric Quarry with Automated Transporter Scheduling

    University essay from KTH/Optimeringslära och systemteori

    Author : Bilin Chen; Ida Karlsson; [2018]
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    Abstract : An electric site project is being developed by Volvo Construction Equipment with the goal to transform the quarry and aggregate industry by reducing carbon emissions by up to 95 % and total ownership cost up to 25 %. The goal is achieved by using electrical autonomous vehicles as the work force. READ MORE

  6. 5. Optimal Path Smoothing using Clothoids for Autonomous Vehicles in the Quarry Environment

    University essay from KTH/Optimeringslära och systemteori

    Author : Anda Zhang; [2017]
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    Abstract : Autonomous vehicles are a rapidly growing field and will play an important role in future society. The introduction of autonomous machines in the quarry environment increases safety in the hazardous working conditions and reduces the risk of accidents caused by human error. READ MORE