Essays about: "Eurocodes"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 essays containing the word Eurocodes.
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1. Safety and durability of CLT-balconies
University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnader; KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnadAbstract : The growing popularity of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in the construction industryhas resulted in a demand for research focusing on the construction and design of CLTbalconies. This paper aims to address this need by presenting a CLT balcony design aswell as investigating its structural stability and moisture safety. READ MORE
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2. Improved Bridge Load Capacity via Dynamic Train-Track-Bridge Interaction : Assessing the dynamic amplification factor caused by measured track irregularities for rail freight transport
University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnadAbstract : The carbon impact of transportation is large and requires sustainable solutions. With expected population growth, rail transportation plays a vital role in facilitating a greener Europe. The expansion of the rail infrastructure is therefore of essential importance for future challenges. READ MORE
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3. Optimization of structures byincluding modeling of pilefoundations : A parametric study on using stiff supports orpiles in a model
University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnadAbstract : Structural engineers use rules and regulations in the form of Eurocodes and other supplementary guidelines to design different type of structures. However, the uncertainty surrounding each case and the actual outcome that depends on decisions made throughout the design phase are of most importance and must be handled properly from start. READ MORE
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4. The impact of snow loads on snow galleries : An initial evaluation of the snow galleries on the Iron Ore Line in Northern Sweden
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurserAbstract : The snow galleries along the Iron ore railway line in northern Sweden have had major problems in recent years due to increasingly large snow loads. Despite great efforts reducing the loads by shoveling off the snow, several of the galleries have been damaged. READ MORE
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5. Design Automation and Optimization of Retaining Walls : Environmental Impact and Investment Cost Optimization using Genetic Algorithm
University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnadAbstract : This thesis explored the possibilities of incorporating automation and optimization inthe design process of cantilever retaining walls. The programming language Pythonhas been used to develop a program that given certain inputs performs the necessarydesign verifications according to Eurocodes and Swedish standards. READ MORE