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  1. 1. Progressive landslide analysis : Applications of a Finite Difference Method by Dr. Stig Bernander Case Study of the North Spur at Muskrat Falls, Labrador, Canada

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Robin Dury; [2017]
    Keywords : Downhill progressive landslides; Slope stability; Sensitive clay; Deformation softening; Finite difference method; Brittle failure in clay; Liquefaction; Muskrat Falls project;

    Abstract : An easy-to-use spreadsheet version of a finite difference method for progressive landslide analysis has been developed. The finite difference method was originally developed by Dr. Stig Bernander, earlier adjunct professor at Luleå University of Technology and head of the Design Department of Skanska AB in Gothenburg, Sweden.. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Effects of Erosion-control Structures and Gully Erosion on Groundwater Dynamics Along the Kromrivier, Eastern Cape, South Africa

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Vincent de Haan; [2016]
    Keywords : Gully erosion; wetland; groundwater dynamics; erosion-control structures;

    Abstract : The Palmiet wetlands located along the Kromrivier in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa have experienced severe degradation through gully erosion during the past decennia which has been threatening the water quality and water security of large towns in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan hub. Water scarcity is a growing problem in this region as a result of land degradation and growing erratic rainfall patterns. READ MORE

  4. 3. Virtual testing of articulated haulers

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

    Author : Hadrien Piliego; Koorosh Salari; [2014]
    Keywords : Articulated haulers; velocity prole; virtual testing; MBS dynamics; heavy vehicle modelling; Adams;

    Abstract : Multi-body system dynamics is one of the most important theoretical achievementsin mechanics. With the development of the theory, corresponding commercialsoftware packages have been developed and are used for modellingand simulation of complicated large systems, such as air planes and vehicles. READ MORE

  5. 4. 3D-Effects in Total Stability Evaluations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geoteknik

    Author : Anton Karlsson; Stefan Wellershaus; [2014]
    Keywords : Slope stabilization; geotechnical engineering; total stability; 3D-effects; factor of safety; Plaxis; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master’s dissertation has been performed in cooperation with Tyréns and the Dept. of Construction Sciences, LTH. READ MORE

  6. 5. Erosionsproblematik vid dagvattenhantering : vegetationens betydelse

    University essay from SLU/Landscape Management, Design, and Construction (until 121231)

    Author : Therése Rydsberg; [2012]
    Keywords : erosion; dagvatten; ingenjörsbiologi; morän; infiltration;

    Abstract : Erosion är en ständigt pågående naturlig process som kan bli ett problem när hastigheten överstiger vad som är hållbart för naturmarken eller den urbana miljön. Denna uppsats första del behandlar erosion som naturfenomen och produkt orsakad av människan. READ MORE