Essays about: "Flood proof"

Found 4 essays containing the words Flood proof.

  1. 1. Flood Proof Design of a Train Converter

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad

    Author : Arya Rabani; Basel Balta; Ammar Mesleh; [2023]
    Keywords : Flood proof; design; Material; train converter; Alstom; Bachelor s Thesis; Mechanical; Engineering; Catia v5; SimSolid;

    Abstract : The objective of this thesis is to enhance the TC1500 LAB converter, which is anelectrical train converter to be waterproof up to a height of 650 [mm] from raillevel, addressing a pressing need in railway systems. The critical components ofthe converter have been identified for consideration. READ MORE

  3. 2. Skyfallsanpassning av bostadsnära miljö : ett gestaltningsarbete av området kring Stjärnhusen i Malmö

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Marta Karlström; [2021]
    Keywords : skyfall; skyfallshantering; hållbar dagvattenhantering; multifunktionella ytor;

    Abstract : Den 31 augusti 2014 föll ett skyfall i Malmö som vid mättillfället var det största regn sedan mätningar påbörjades i slutet av 1800-talet. Skyfallet beräknades ha en återkomsttid på över 200 år och orsakade översvämningar i stora delar av Malmö. READ MORE

  4. 3. A New Planning Approach - preparing for an increased flood risk

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Astrid Rosén Steen; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Urban Design; City Planning; Planning Development; Climate Adaptation; Flood Risk; A New Approach; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : How should we deal with city planning in a world that is rapidly turning urban, without destroying valuable nature assets along the way? The last decades are proof that the system we are using today is not up to the challenge. Therefore this thesis is showing a new approach to how comprehensive city planning can grow from nature based values and a deeper understanding of a city’s foundation. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Room for Water

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Maria Margarita Rodriguez Angeles; [2018]
    Keywords : Floods; Urban Design; Sustainability; Flood Typologies; Water Management; Wetland; Park; Mexico; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Floods are the most frequent hazard that affects around 2.3 billion people each year. This natural disaster can occur in every continent and human activity has been contributing to the increasing adverse impacts of flood events. This urban design proposal explores the possibilities of creating a sustainable area that can work alongside floods. READ MORE