Essays about: "a house on fire"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 24 essays containing the words a house on fire.

  1. 6. Comparison of two different materials on frame systems with focus on life cycle analysis.

    University essay from KTH/Byggteknik och design

    Author : Josif Ibrahim; Ahmad Kateesh; [2020]
    Keywords : concrete; steel; life cycle analysis; structural engineering; konstruktion; betong; stål; livscykelanalys; stommaterial;

    Abstract : The structural engineer should not only be able to perform design calculations but also findmore efficient solutions for building parts. The purpose of this thesis is to redesign a concreteframe for a house (an apartment building) into a light frame with steel columns andcompartment walls, as well as perform a life cycle analysis for materials on both frames anddetermine the frame with the lowest environmental impact. READ MORE

  3. 7. Climate Change Mitigation Measures of Load-Bearing Structure - A comparison of alternative structural designs using Life Cycle Assessment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Konstruktionsteknik

    Author : Mirass Jalil; [2020]
    Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; Load-Bearing Structure; Livscykelanalys; Byggnadsstomme; stomalternativ; structural engineering; span length; cross-section depth; precast concrete slab; in-situ concrete slab.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : I mars 2015 nådde den globalt genomsnittliga koldioxidhalten 400 ppm för första gången på tre miljoner år. Därför satte den svenska regeringen, år 2017, upp målet att Sverige ska vara klimatneutralt år 2045. READ MORE

  4. 8. Indoor Air Pollution, Passive Ventilation Strategies and Thermal Comfort in Nepal

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Marianne Löwgren; [2019]
    Keywords : Energy poverty; Solid biomass fuels; Improved cooking stoves; Indoor air pollution; Carbon monoxide; Vernacular architecture; Passive ventilation; Air exchange rate; Indoor air quality; Thermal comfort; Operative temperature; Sustainable societal development; Social Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Indoor Air Pollution (IAP) resulting from indoor burning of solid biomass fuels in poorly ventilated kitchens is a severe health risk in parts of the world where energy poverty is prevalent. Passive ventilation, i.e. taking advantage of naturally induced airflow has been suggested as crucial in reducing IAP levels below safe limits. READ MORE

  5. 9. Indiscriminate Disasters and Disproportionate Effects: A Community Left Behind A Qualitative Interview Study on the Undocumented Community in the Northern California 2017 Fire

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies

    Author : Julia Aldrian; [2018]
    Keywords : Northern California wildfire 2017; NorCal fire; undocumented immigrants; biopolitics; vulnerability; resilience; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Natural disasters are distressing and destructive for all who are exposed to them; however, certain populations are more vulnerable to their devastating effects than others. In the wake of the 2017 Northern California wildfire, scores of undocumented immigrants were significantly affected. READ MORE

  6. 10. Product development of a fire hose basket that promotes ergonomics for firefighters

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Moa Rask; [2018]
    Keywords : Hose basket; product development; ergonomics; fire fighter; fire rescue;

    Abstract : This report comprises a product development of an ergonomically designed hose basket that can be used by the firefighters when storing or carrying a fire hose. A study on ergonomics in the profession as a firefighter conducted by the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) showed that fire hose deployment was very physically exhausting. READ MORE