Essays about: "THESIS urban ROAd maintenance"

Found 5 essays containing the words THESIS urban ROAd maintenance.

  1. 1. Svårskötta gräsmattor i urban miljö : förutsättningar, problem och möjligheter

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Gustav Axell Johansson; [2019]
    Keywords : Svårigheter för gräsmattan i urban miljö; Alternativ till gräsmattan på små ytor;

    Abstract : Gräsmattan har under en stor del av historien använts som ett smycke i trädgårdar likt perenner eller buskar. Innan gräsklipparen uppfanns på 1800-talet begränsade skötselintensiteten dess utbredning men har under 1900-talet fram till idag blivit en stor del av den urbana miljön, i vissa städer upp till 70% av grönytorna (Stewart, 2009). READ MORE

  3. 2. Hydronic Pavement Systems for Sustainable Winter Road Maintenance in Sweden : A Study of Hamnbacken in Visby

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Chirin Barikan; [2019]
    Keywords : Winter road maintenance; sustainable infrastructure; geoenergy; renewable energy; Nordic climate; BTES; surface water source heat; Halkbekämpning; hållbar infrastruktur; geoenergi; förnybar energi; nordiskt klimat; borrhål; sjövärme;

    Abstract : In countries with harsh winter climates extensive winter road maintenance is necessary to achieve traffic accessibility and road safety. These measures have high economic and environmental costs as snow free roads and winter road maintenance in Sweden today is achieved by a combination of mechanical snow clearance and the spreading of salt to prevent ice formation. READ MORE

  4. 3. Bicycle accidents: An analysis of the causes of single bicycle accidents in Stockholm

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Cecile Nseya; [2018]
    Keywords : Bicycle accident; single-bicycle-accident; safety; sustainable development; Stockholm; STRADA;

    Abstract : Bicycling has many advantages. For example, it emits less noise compared to motor vehicles, it is environmentally friendly, and bicycling, as a means of transport, gives people exercise. To encourage bicycling in Sweden, the Swedish government has promoted policies and proposals on national and local levels. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of a new measurement method for tire/road noise

    University essay from KTH/MWL Marcus Wallenberg Laboratoriet

    Author : Jens Slama; [2012]
    Keywords : tire road measurement method; CPX; road noise; urban area; SPB;

    Abstract : Noise is a growing health concern as urban residents increases rapidly and more reports of noise causing sleep disturbances and increasing the risk of cardiovascular health problems are published. Noise has a negative influence on life quality. This life quality deficiency also shows in housing and office pricing in noisy environments. READ MORE

  6. 5. Trygghetsskapande design av Mörby stadspark

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

    Author : Helena Persson; [2007]
    Keywords : trygghet; idéprogram; centrum; analys;

    Abstract : The purpose with this thesis is to investigate how to design a urban space so that it is experienced safe and how to implement this at an actual site. Knowledge on the subject has been gathered through litterature studies and interviews with experts. READ MORE