Essays about: "John Wood"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words John Wood.

  1. 1. The curious Bagatelle of Care and Authority

    University essay from Konstfack/Industridesign

    Author : John Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Care; Authority; Design; Architecture;

    Abstract : How do care and authority relate to each other, and why is the relation between them important to understand for architects and designers? By experimental modelling and experimental thinking this project tries to understand how the caring for different matters in the design process affect the results and consequences of care. The text draws parallells to early aviation pioneers and how a shifted focus from sheer power to manoeuvrability served them their success. READ MORE

  3. 2. Modeling of laminated veneer lumber - A study of the material properties for thick structural elements

    University essay from

    Author : John Ek; Viktor Norbäck; [2020-06-26T06:47:33Z 2020-06-26T06:47:33Z 2020 2020]
    Keywords : Laminated veneer lumber LVL ; ; Laminate theory; ; Finite elements;

    Abstract : This thesis studies the material properties of laminated veneer lumber (LVL). LVL is a timber product made of thin veneers of wood, glued together to form a laminate. READ MORE

  4. 3. Toppdiameterns påverkan på det ekonomiska utfallet i gallring

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : David Axelsson; [2018]
    Keywords : medelstam; Hpr-fil; avverkningskostnad;

    Abstract : In this project a study was made on how the cutting diameter of the top log of the tree in thinning affects the forest owner's economy. This was done in cooperation with Mellanskog's district southern Värmland. The study includes both first and second thinnings. READ MORE

  5. 4. Constructing with wood : What are the economical and environmental benefits and barriers of using wood as a construction material

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : John Waldenström; [2017]
    Keywords : Wood; environment; economics; trä; miljö; ekonomi;

    Abstract : One of the biggest issues of our time is the environment. In December 2015, 195 countries agreed to the first-ever universal, legally binding global climate deal, The Paris Protocol – A blueprint for tackling global climate change beyond 2020. READ MORE

  6. 5. Förekomst & kostnad av kapsprickor i stormaskadad skog

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Markus Forsberg; [2014]
    Keywords : virkesbehandling; virkesförlust; engreppsskördare; storm;

    Abstract : The aim for this study where to investigate the frequency of cutting cracks in saw timber harvested in the storm-damaged forests in regions where the storms Hilde and Ivar hit. The idea for this work came from one of the region’s biggest actors, SCA Skog and Jämtlands district. READ MORE