Essays about: "problem in construction materials"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 81 essays containing the words problem in construction materials.

  1. 31. Experimental study on innovative connections for large span structural timber trusses

    University essay from KTH/Byggnadsmaterial

    Author : Petter Werner Åström; [2019]
    Keywords : Timber structure; timber joint; large span trusses; experimental study; structural timber; birch plywood; reinforcement screws;

    Abstract : Large span timber trusses are usually built with glulam. One problem with large span glulam trusses is that the connections needed to transfer the load between truss members are often complex and expensive. Another issue is transportation. READ MORE

  3. 32. Omprojektering av parkeringsytor : en väg mot multifunktionella gröna ytor

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Linn Carlsson; Daniel Björfors; Jessica Persson; [2019]
    Keywords : förtätning; ekosystemtjänster; dagvatten; parkeringsytor; klimatanpassning; Lomma kommun; hårdgjorda ytor; hållbart stadsbyggande; multifunktionella ytor;

    Abstract : Densification that takes place in both Sweden and the rest of the world can lead to the nature around the cities being protected but can also mean that greenery and good habitats within the cities are lost. In the discussion about densification, the handling of unused surfaces is a factor. READ MORE

  4. 33. Resistance Spot Welding of AlSi-coated Ultra High Strength Steel : An experimental study

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Kristofer Hjelmtorp; [2019]
    Keywords : RSW; resistance spot welding; usibor; boron steel;

    Abstract : The automotive industry of today faces ever harder requirements from regulatory bodies to increase the fuel efficiency, reduce the carbon footprint and increase the safety of their vehicles. The problem is being tackled in different ways; one of them being the use of innovative materials to reduce the overall weight while improving the crash safety of the vehicle. READ MORE

  5. 34. A survey of recycled plastic waste as an alternative building material

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

    Author : Olof Wadsö; Eric Svenmyr; [2019]
    Keywords : adequate housing; indoor climate; plastic waste; seismic behaviour; material properties; developing countries; Colombia; Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study charts the possibilities of recycled plastic and its use as an alternative building material for low-income housing in Colombia. The building materials in the study have been compared with respect to their physical properties, the cost and how they affect the indoor climate in each building. READ MORE

  6. 35. Life Cycle Assessment of Civil Engineering Works : And Application of European Standards on the Mälar Project

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Malin Eriksson; [2019]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment; life cycle inventory; civil engineering works; sustainability assessment; environmental product declaration; sustainable development goals; global warming; construction products; construction materials; concrete; steel; CEEQUAL; standardisation;

    Abstract : In this thesis, a framework is constructed for a life cycle assessment within a civilengineering project. There are various methods available on how to conduct lifecycle assessments and this thesis explores one method related to civil engineeringworks. READ MORE