Essays about: "Ballast"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 62 essays containing the word Ballast.

  1. 21. Designing Roller compacted concrete (RCC) dams

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Shayma Al Baghdady; Linnea Khan; [2018]
    Keywords : Roller Compacted concrete; Massive concrete structures; Dams; Concrete;

    Abstract : Concrete is the most common building material in the world and it consists of aggregates,cement and water that harden over time, it is also known as a composite material. The use ofconcrete is very versatile due to its resistance to wind and water and its ability to withstandhigh temperature. READ MORE

  3. 22. Environmental strategy in the Swedish shipping industry The drivers of becoming proactive

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jonas Nyström; Alexander Gustafsson; [2017-06-29]
    Keywords : Shipping; SECA; NECA; Ballast Water Management; Energy Efficiency Design Index; Sustainability; Legislation; IMO; Swedish shipping sector;

    Abstract : There is an increased rate of the legislation being implemented to reduce emissions and impact from the shipping sector around the world. These legislations have been or are about to be implemented either worldwide or in certain areas of the world. The focus of this thesis was to investigate the impact these have on the Swedish shipping sector. READ MORE

  4. 23. Asfaltåtervinning och masshantering : hur kan klimatpåverkan reduceras?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Caroline Krouthén; [2017]
    Keywords : asfalt; återvinning; livscykelanalys; schaktmassor; bitumen; ballast;

    Abstract : Examensarbetet har studerat asfaltproduktionen i ett av Skanskas asfaltverk och utifrån det utfört livscykelanalys för asfalttillverkningen. Dessutom har examensarbetet genom intervjuer även undersökt hur offentlig sektor jobbar med återvinning och återanvändning av schaktmassor samt återvinning av asfalt. READ MORE

  5. 24. Low slope roofs : Moisture transfer in inverted roofs constantly exposed to high moisture loads and drainage systems

    University essay from KTH/Byggnadsteknik

    Author : Charalampos Antonopoulos; [2017]
    Keywords : inverted roofs; green roofs; corrosion; corrosion protection; paint coatings; drainage; horizontal valleys; drains; overflows;

    Abstract : Low slope roofs are roofs with an inclination between 1:16 and 1:4 and have been constructed and preferred for many years due to the benefits they present. The goal of the present work is to study the following problems of low slope roofs, as they are suggested by previous relevant theses and the current needs of the market. READ MORE

  6. 25. Temperature reduction during concrete hydration in massive structures

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Sandra Lagundzija; Marie Thiam; [2017]
    Keywords : Massive concrete structures; hydration heat; temperature reduction; crack risk; mineral additions; concrete cooling; Massiva betongkonstruktioner; värmeutveckling; temperaturreducering; sprickbildning; mineraltillsatser; kylning av betong;

    Abstract : Concrete is one of the most used building materials in the world because of its good properties. However, cement which is one of the main components in concrete, produces a high amount of heat during the hydration process. The generated heat leads to temperature rise inside the structure. READ MORE