Essays about: "Engineering Contracts"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 33 essays containing the words Engineering Contracts.

  1. 21. Using Blockchain Techniques to Create an Opinion-Based Whitelisting Procedure

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för elektro- och informationsteknik

    Author : Simon Alm Nilsson; David Johansson; [2018]
    Keywords : blockchain; hyperledger fabric; permissioned; database; voting; whitelist; malware; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Malware has proven to be a persistent problem with an increasing amount of variations, and new attack vectors are constantly being taken advantage of. Security specialists are always on the hunt for new technologies useful in the fight against malware. Blockchain technologies bring promises of high integrity, decentralization, and transparency. READ MORE

  2. 22. Using Blockchain Technology and Smart Contracts to Create a Distributed Securities Depository

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för elektro- och informationsteknik

    Author : Eric Wall; Gustaf Malm; [2016]
    Keywords : Blockchain; Blockchain Technology; Distributed Ledger Technology; Smart Contracts; Bitcoin; Cryptocurrency; Securities; Decentralized; Distributed; Central Securities Depository; CSD; Delivery versus payment; Consensus model; Sidechain; Colored coins; Cryptofinance; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the existing securities market structure, a securities trade between two parties requires the involvement of several financial intermediaries ensuring the safety of the transaction. However, the complexity of today’s market structure in conjunction with the lack of interoperability between financial data infrastructures and the disalignment of business practices, are causing costs, risks and friction—resulting in settlement often taking several days. READ MORE

  3. 23. Evaluation of the differences in characterization and classification of the rock mass quality : A comparison between pre-investigation, engineering geological forecast and tunnel mapping in the Northern Link project and the Cityline project

    University essay from KTH/Jord- och bergmekanik

    Author : Mehdi Benhalima; [2016]
    Keywords : Characterization; classification; rock mass quality; engineering geological forecast; tunnel mapping; discontinuities; Q-system; Northern Link;

    Abstract : In the construction of a tunnel, the characterization of the rock mass is performed in three different steps, in the pre-investigations, in the engineering geological forecast and in the tunnel mapping during construction. There has in previous work been observed that discrepancies exist between the results from these different steps, with a tendency to assign poorer rock mass quality in the tunnel mapping than in the pre-investigations and in the engineering geological forecast. READ MORE

  4. 24. Value Chain Services - Developing the next competitive edge within the packaging industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Christoffer White; Simon Leonardsson; [2012]
    Keywords : Packaging industry; service; service development; competitive advantage; Packaging Logistics; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Manufacturing firms have a hard time competing with goods only. It is considered that everyone can produce and therefore the competition is solely based on cost. The solution is to increase the value of the offer. Services show great potential in increasing customer value. READ MORE

  5. 25. Possibility of Integrated Product Service Engineering for a Swedish Utility Supplier toward Economic and Environmental Sustainability

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Akram Fakhri; [2011]
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    Abstract : The energy demand of today, with increasing population and the price of fossil fuels in one hand and consequent environmental issues such as climate change and global warming on the other hand, has resulted in global consideration concerning increasing energy efficiency in distribution network. Integrated product/service engineering (IPSE) has been frequently applied to propose integrated product/service offering at different physical product manufacturing companies. READ MORE