Essays about: "Fatalities"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 65 essays containing the word Fatalities.

  1. 21. Reaching Those ‘Out-of-Reach’: An Explorative Case-Study of Fire Prevention in Vulnerable Urban Communities within Copenhagen.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI)

    Author : Aron Fransson; [2021]
    Keywords : Fire Prevention; Fire Rescue Services; Risk Communication; Fire Governance; Urban Vulnerable Communities; Community Risk Reduction; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Considering the nature of vulnerability to fires and at-risk groups, the issue is arguably a social problem where spatial analysis has allowed for a greater context, beyond the individual, to be analyzed. Furthermore, reports from fire rescue services of local safety concerns and the convergence of interest between different stakeholders has made communities disposition to fire safety increasingly relevant. READ MORE

  3. 22. Vehicle Usage Modelling Under Different Contexts

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Nidhi Rani Kalia; Sachin Bharadwaj Bagepalli Ashwathanarayana; [2021]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Ensemble Clustering; Vehicle Usage; Pattern Extraction;

    Abstract : Modern vehicles nowadays are equipped with highly sensitive sensors which continuously log in the information when the vehicle is in motion. These vehicles also deal with some performance issues like more fuel consumption, breakdown, or failure, etc. READ MORE

  4. 23. Compound Extreme Wind and Precipitation Events in Europe

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

    Author : Elisabet Johansson; [2021]
    Keywords : compound extremes; North Atlantic Oscillation; extreme precipitation; extreme wind; sammanfallande extremväderhändelser; extrem nederbörd; extrem vind; Nordatlantiska Oscillationen;

    Abstract : The simultaneous occurrences of several extreme events, known as compound extremes, are often associated with greater impact than univariate extremes. Flooding and windstorms are widespread hazards in Europe which can lead to severe property damage and fatalities. READ MORE

  5. 24. Requirements for Modelling WUI Fire Evacuation by Unconventional Means

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Rona Tyler; [2021]
    Keywords : WUI fire; evacuation modelling; wildfire; evacuation; traffic modelling; pedestrian modelling; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Wildfires pose a significant safety issue, especially when they interact with urban areas, known as wildland urban interface (WUI) fires. As wildfire numbers are rising and developments near wildlands are increasing, there is an increased need to model all types of evacuation in order to prepare and inform evacuating authorities and evacuees. READ MORE

  6. 25. How Can the Construction Client Improve the Work Environment in the Real Estate and Construction Process? : An Investigation of the Health and Safety Aspects in the Early Phases

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Jessica Ziegler; [2021]
    Keywords : Health and Safety aspects; Work Environment; Construction; Early phases; Planning and Design phases; Hälso- och säkerhetsaspekter; Arbetsmiljö; Byggande; Tidiga skeden; Planering och projekterings skeden;

    Abstract : During the last decade, the Swedish work environment authority (AV) observed a stagnancy of fatal accidents in Sweden. According to statistics, the building industry in Sweden is one of the third largest industries regarding occupational injuries and the industry with the most severe recorded fatal accidents. READ MORE