Essays about: "Glass wool"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 22 essays containing the words Glass wool.

  1. 16. Investigating the performance of hempcrete as an option for retrofitting masonry buildings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Henry Lanham; [2019]
    Keywords : Hempcrete; lime-hemp Miljöbyggnad; moisture safety; future climate; energy use; mould risk.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : One fifth of the energy consumed by buildings in Sweden is by those built before 1945, many of them constructed from solid masonry walls. Improving their heating energy consumption is a challenge we must face in light of human’s impact on climate change as well as increasing energy costs. READ MORE

  3. 17. Multilayered Lamination for Acoustic Board Manufacturing

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Angelica Madeland; [2019]
    Keywords : Acoustic panels; lamination techniques; sound absorption; insulation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Saint-Gobain Ecophon manufactures acoustic ceiling tiles made primarily of glass wool and are interested in exploring the idea of a new manufacturing technique – using thinner layers of material and laminating these together. The possible benefits are, amongst others, the ability to use different kinds of material where they are the most useful, reduced costs, larger amounts of recycled material, less material waste, and more customizability. READ MORE

  4. 18. Recycling acoustic products - improving circular economy in an industrial company

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Martin Walter; Fredrik Mayr; [2018]
    Keywords : Circular economy; recycling; up-cycling; acoustic products; waste reduction; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The construction and demolition sector stands for a large amount of the waste produced every year, roughly one third of all waste produced every year in Sweden, comes from this sector. The construction material manu- facturer Ecophon is a world leading company in manufacturing of acoustic products made out of glass wool, which are used in all kind of buildings and the general geometry of an acoustic product can be described as a rectangular board. READ MORE

  5. 19. Investigation of impact sound behaviour in light weight floor constructions - A market survey and finite element analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk akustik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

    Author : Fanny Sandberg; [2016]
    Keywords : intermediate floor; acoustics; impact sound; höga trähus; bjälklag; akustik; Stegljud; Ljud; wood; wooden high rise building; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the last years, the interest in high-rise timber framed building has gone up resulting in an increased demand for good solutions regarding sound insulation. Due to the worldwide growing interest in environmental issues, it has become of greater importance for companies to find ways to take care of their residue, instead of throwing it away. READ MORE

  6. 20. Hygrothermal Analysis of Retrofitted Buildings in the Campus of Lund University

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Nickolaj Feldt Jensen; [2016]
    Keywords : Retrofit; Interior Insulation; Hygrothermal; Energy Simulations; Life Cycle Cost; Life Cycle Assessment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : As climate change have become generally accepted as a potential problem, reducing the greenhouse gas emissions and global energy demand has become an important research topic. This have led to an increased interest towards the retrofitting of the existing building stock, including cultural protected buildings. READ MORE