Essays about: "civil engineering works"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words civil engineering works.
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1. Evaluation of the test procedure for a Rubber Balloon Soil Densitometer
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurserAbstract : A Rubber Balloon Soil Densitometer is one of the essential apparatuses in Geotechnical Engineering to measure the in-place volume of compacted soil to calculate the soil density. In 2019, some renowned institutions and organizations, Vattenfall, Luleå University of Technology, Uppsala University, Lund University, and HydroResearch AB, were involved in a research project. READ MORE
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2. Carbon Neutrality 2045 : A case study of how producing companies in Sweden can succeed in becoming carbon neutral through public procurement of construction projects
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : Today, the construction sector accounts for one-fifth of Sweden's climate impact. The Swedish Parliament has decided that Sweden should have net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. This is happening at a time when Sweden is constantly growing. In 2025, we will have 11 million inhabitants. READ MORE
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3. Organizing municipal procurement of civil works and the perceived conditions for promoting innovation
University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltningAbstract : Construction research brings attention to the persistent efficiency and productivity issues in the industry which often are related to a lack of innovation in the sector. To tackle these issues, considerable research has been focused on improved procurement practices, as it is seen that choosing the optimum procurement strategy can promote the development of innovative solutions, thereby resulting in improved efficiency and productivity in the sector. READ MORE
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4. Life Cycle Assessment of Civil Engineering Works : And Application of European Standards on the Mälar Project
University essay from KTH/MaterialvetenskapAbstract : In this thesis, a framework is constructed for a life cycle assessment within a civilengineering project. There are various methods available on how to conduct lifecycle assessments and this thesis explores one method related to civil engineeringworks. READ MORE
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5. Material Characterization by Millimeter-Wave Techniques
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för elektro- och informationsteknikAbstract : This master thesis investigates material characterization by reflection and transmission of electromagnetic waves in the 40-60 GHz band (millimeter-wave spectrum) for different materials. The free-space measurement method is a fast, efficient and non-destructive way of examining a material and is being researched by both academics and industries. READ MORE