Essays about: "Earthworks"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word Earthworks.

1. 1. Comparison of two life cycle assessment tools for infrastructure projects in Sweden : A case study at Atkins Sverige AB

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Emma Linder; [2020]
   Keywords : Simplified life cycle assessment; infrastructure; sustainability; Förenklad livscykelanalys; infrastruktur; hållbarhet;

   Abstract : The construction sector has a large impact on the environment and is an industry where sustainable development is of importance moving forward. It requires large amount of materials, and is both waste and carbon intense. READ MORE

3. 2. Sustainability Assessment for Strategic Material Flows Between Planned Construction Projects in the Stockholm County

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Energivetenskap

   Author : Mark Miyaoka; [2015]
   Keywords : Material Bank; Material Terminal; Material Management; Earthworks; Recycled Aggregate; Transportation; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Sustainability; Construction Industry; Regional Development; Material Terminal; Material Bank;

   Abstract : Urban development demands on construction aggregates are set to rise dramatically over the coming years within the Stockholm region and a significant environmental challenge will be associated with the large flows of construction aggregates and excavated materials in and out of future development projects respectively.   Material banks receive construction and demolition waste (CDW), process this waste and supply recycled aggregates to the construction industry helping to reduce the demand on natural construction minerals. READ MORE

4. 3. Lime modification of clay till - A case study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Geoteknik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

   Author : Emil Westesson; [2015]
   Keywords : clay till; quicklime; lime modification; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This report deals with lime modification of clay till. Lime modification means that the compaction properties of the soil are improved by the addition of lime. READ MORE

5. 4. Beritzholm - A non-intrusive survey of the earthworks and landscape of an early medieval castle

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Historisk arkeologi

   Author : Andréa Borgius; [2013]
   Keywords : landscape analysis; medieval castle; DGPS survey; History and Archaeology;

   Abstract : Beritzholm, a medieval castle in Scania, southern Sweden, is studied through historical sources, maps, and through a DGPS elevation survey. Its historical and geographical context is taken into account in order to advance the knowledge of the site, which has never been excavated. READ MORE

6. 5. Life Cycle Assessment in Early Planning of Road Infrastructure : Application of The LICCER-model

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

   Author : Carolina Liljenström; [2013]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The transport sector stands for a significant share of society’s energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In planning of new road infrastructure it is mainly direct emissions from traffic on the road that is taken into account. READ MORE