Essays about: "thesis on construction innovation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 108 essays containing the words thesis on construction innovation.

  1. 1. Development of a waste sorting system in Morrumbene, Mozambique : Exploring how to engage a community in waste sorting

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Julia Ramm; Jenny Sjöstrand; [2023]
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    Abstract : This abstract presents a Master’s Thesis in Industrial Design Engineering conducted on behalf of Project Vita, a non-profit organisation working in Morrumbene, Mozambique. The aim of the project was to develop an implementable waste sorting system that would align with the customs of the community and serve as a foundation for a more advanced solid waste management system. READ MORE

  3. 2. Proactive Decarbonization in Projects - At What Price? : A Qualitative Study of Life-cycle Cost Analysis and Shadow Pricing of Carbon as Decision-making Tools

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

    Author : Anna Edorson; [2023]
    Keywords : Life-cycle Cost Analysis ; Shadow Pricing of Carbon ; Sustainability ; Climate Targets ; Decision-making ; Project Management ; Livscykelkostnadsanalys ; Skuggpris på koldioxid ; Hållbarhet ; Klimatmål ; Beslutsfattande ; Projektledning ;

    Abstract : As we move towards a low-carbon economy, environmental sustainability drives corporate performance and strategy to a greater extent than a decade ago. Hence, there is a growing importance among actors with long-term ownership interests to recognize climate-related issues in investment decisions. READ MORE

  4. 3. CCU in Scandinavia: an uncertainty analysis regarding the future state of captured carbon in the region.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Marta Gebellí Carrasco; William Melander; [2023]
    Keywords : CCU; E-kerosene; Precast concrete; CO2 utilization; Scandinavian region; Defossilization; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The urgent need to mitigate climate change has prompted researchers to investigate novel strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One promising technology that might ease the way for sustainable and circular economies is carbon capture and utilization (CCU), which not only captures CO2 emissions but also uses them to produce valuable products. READ MORE

  5. 4. EXTRACTING REGIONS OF INTEREST AND DETECTING OUTLIERS FROM IMAGE DATA

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Jessica Ström; Erik Backhans; [2023]
    Keywords : Artificial Intelligence AI ; Machine Vision; Outlier Detection; Autoencoders; Neural Networks; Region Of Interest ROI ;

    Abstract : Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) are facing the challenge of vibrations in their wheel loaders that generate disruptive noise and impact the driver's experience. These vibrations have been linked to the contact surface between the crown wheel and pinion gear in the vehicles drive-axles. READ MORE

  6. 5. Support for autonomously driven systems in harsh environments. : Degree project for Master of Science in mechanical engineering with focus on innovation and sustainable product development

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Mohammed Aljafari; [2023]
    Keywords : Sensor; Temperature measurement; Maintenance free; Autonomous system; Sensor; Temperatmätning; Underhållsfri; Autonomt system; Design thinking;

    Abstract : Symptoms of harsh environments create pressure on autonomous machines to work wellwith the use of measurement devices. Sensors used within construction equipment vehiclessuffer from being covered with fogs of dirt, oil, water, and dust. READ MORE