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  1. 1. Sources of ocean plastic pollution and pathways to develop sustainable plastic use : A Minor Field Study conducted in Cape Town, South Africa

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Alma Hammarberg; Agnes Ritzer; [2023]
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    Abstract : Plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental issue worldwide, affecting coastal areas and marine ecosystems. This study focuses on the extent and consequences of plastic waste in Cape Town, aiming to provide insights into its sources, distribution, and potential mitigation strategies. READ MORE

  3. 2. Fatigue Analysis of a Lively Footbridge

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Kristi Bila; [2019]
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    Abstract : The commitment of building aesthetic bridges made of stiff materials results in theconstruction of slender structures highly susceptible to dynamic loading. In the caseof footbridges located over a highly trafficked highway, such dynamic loads maybe the aerodynamic pressure induced by the heavy trucks passing underneath thestructure and the pedestrian loading involving a pedestrian running and jumping. READ MORE

  4. 3. Investigation of DNA Base Excision Repair in MTH1 Depleted T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia cells

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Zahra Mavajian; [2018]
    Keywords : Oxidative stresses; DNA repair; 8-oxo-dG; T cell ALL; MTH1; MUTYH.;

    Abstract : Genomic alterations may initiate cancer development as the consequence of endogenous or exogenous DNA damaging factors. Defects in DNA repair mechanisms may also facilitate cancer progression as well as accumulation of mutations which favor cancer cell survival. READ MORE

  5. 4. Modeling of pore pressure in a railway embankment

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

    Author : Marcus Vestman; [2018]
    Keywords : PLAXIS; Pore pressure; Railway;

    Abstract : LKAB and Trafikverket want to increase the maximum allowed axial load from 30 tons to 32,5 tons for the northern part of Malmbanan. There are ongoing investigations of the condition of the railway with the current axial load of 30 tons. The investigations do not include one of Trafikverket's concerns about the condition of the railway. READ MORE

  6. 5. Polyimide thin-ply composite

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

    Author : KHALID MOUANE; [2018]
    Keywords : Polyimide; thin-ply; microcracking; curing stress; mechanical loading;

    Abstract : Mechanical performance of composite structures is influenced by the accumulation of damage from the manufacturing process and throughout the whole service life. For instance, an aircraft is subjected to a combination of mechanical loading and the thermo-oxidative environment from the take-off to the landing. READ MORE