Essays about: "building damages"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 35 essays containing the words building damages.

  1. 21. A Cultural Approach to Crisis Management : Comparison between Sweden and Germany

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sandra Richter; Stefanie Lehmann; [2016]
    Keywords : Crisis; Crisis Management; Culture; Cultural Origin; Sensemaking; Building Theories from Case Study Research; Pragmatism; Grounded Theory Method; Volkswagen;

    Abstract : Problem:  Triggered by the present emission scandal of Volkswagen, we came across the fact that corporate crises constitute a revenant topic in the business world. They often entail significant consequences for the affected companies such as reputation damages, financial losses and loss of trust from stakeholders. READ MORE

  3. 22. Brandsäkerhet i lantbruksbyggnader : tankar och reflektioner hos drabbade lantbrukare

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Johan Karlsson; Henrik Reijmar; [2016]
    Keywords : brandskydd; brandsäkerhet; brandsektionering; inställning till brandskydd; fire safety;

    Abstract : Syftet med den här studien är att undersöka tankar och resonemang angående brandsäkerhet hos lantbrukare som varit drabbade av en större brand. Detta gör vi för att förmedla kunskap angående brandsäkerhet till lantbrukare som planerar att förändra eller uppföra nya driftsbyggnader. READ MORE

  4. 23. Mould resistance design for external wood frame wall systems : Simulation and evaluation of wall structures under varying conditions of exposure using the MRD model

    University essay from KTH/Byggnadsteknik; KTH/Byggnadsmaterial

    Author : Carl Dahlström; Emma Giesen; [2015]
    Keywords : MRD; Mould growth; Wood frame wall systems; Moisture safety evaluation; WUFI; MRD; Mögel; Träregelväggar; Fuktsäkerhetsprojektering; WUFI;

    Abstract : Moisture induced damages to building envelopes can result in microbial growth possibly affecting the health and wellbeing of occupants. Recent failing structures and damaged buildings indicate a lack of tools to estimate risk of mould growth and moisture damage. READ MORE

  5. 24. Assessing the environmental impact of building materials using the Dutch approach: The case of the Triodos bank office building using BREEAM.NL

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Marie Chevalerias; [2015]
    Keywords : National MilieuDatabase.; office building; BREEAM.NL; building materials; shadow cost; LCA; environmental impact; Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : With the increasing importance accorded to environmental performance of buildings, the goal of this master thesis is to study the Dutch assessment method for evaluating the environmental impact caused by the material of an office building project with the Dutch version of the BREEAM certification scheme. After doing a literature review to comprehend the current state of affair concerning the assessment method for environmental impact of building material in the Netherlands, the MaterialenTool using the National MilieuDatabase was used to assess different scenarios aiming to reduce the total shadow cost of the building. READ MORE

  6. 25. A Straitjacket Peave Agreement : A Study on Nation-Building and Identity in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Azra Muranovic; [2015]
    Keywords : Identity; nation-state; state-nation; Dayton peace agreement.;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis is a result of research conducted during six weeks in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The purpose of this study is to examine whether the contribution of the Dayton peace agreement to process of nation building in Bosnia has become counter productive as it contains elements of both nation-state and state-nation foundation. READ MORE