Essays about: "Tunnels"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 125 essays containing the word Tunnels.
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6. EVALUATION OF MULTI-ZONE MODELLING FOR FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT IN TUNNELS
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för BrandteknikAbstract : Abstract Tunnels are one of the most complex and delicate elements of the road system. Assessing fire behaviour and fire severity remains the biggest source of uncertainty in risk assessment and is an essential step in the tunnel design process. READ MORE
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7. Firefighting safety and efficiency in twin-tube city road tunnels
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för BrandteknikAbstract : Key question: Can firefighting tactics in twin-tube road traffic tunnels be made safer and more efficient through infrastructure design and installed equipment. Method: A literature study was conducted, and individuals in the Nordic countries with experience in the field were interviewed. READ MORE
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8. The mouse in the house - an alternative to tail handling
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : Refining procedures and practices for mice is an important step to ensure high standards of welfare. Previous studies have focused on refining living conditions while more recent studies are more focused on handling practices. The common practice of handling mice by their tail increases anxiety and induces aversion but non-aversive handling (e.g. READ MORE
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9. Robust Graph SLAM in Challenging GNSS Environments Using Lidar Odometry
University essay from Linköpings universitet/ReglerteknikAbstract : Localization is a fundamental part of achieving fully autonomous vehicles. A localization system needs to constantly provide accurate information about the position of the vehicle and failure could lead to catastrophic consequences. READ MORE
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10. Environmental and technical evaluation of cement reduction and test methods for fibre reinforced shotcrete in tunnels
University essay from KTH/BetongbyggnadAbstract : The dominating support method for hard rock tunnels today is use of fibre reinforced shotcrete in combination with rock bolts. The fibre reinforced shotcrete secures smaller blocks, while rock bolts are used to support larger blocks in the rock. Application of shotcrete is done by spraying against the rock surface using compressed air. READ MORE