Essays about: "civil technology"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 260 essays containing the words civil technology.

1. 21. Development of a model-free damage detection algorithm using AR-models and its application to a riveted steel railway bridge

   University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

   Author : Mattis Johannes Frenz; [2022]
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   Abstract : Bridges are one of the most important structures in our infrastructural system today.The modern society depends on these structures which in majority are nearingthe end of their design life. Therefore, the need for monitoring of bridges is increasing. READ MORE

3. 22. Quotation for Customer Proposal and Performance Analysis for aircraft maintenance

   University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanik

   Author : Antoine Bezier; [2022]
   Keywords : Maintenance; aircraft; quotation; performance analysis; internship; aerospace engineering; databases; feedback; customer support; request for proposal; repair; technical work preparation.; Flygplansunderhåll; prestandaanalys; flygteknik; databaser; kommersiellt erbjudande; kontinuerlig förbättring.;

   Abstract : By working as an intern with the Quotation Officer of Sabena Technics Nîmes facility,an aircraft maintenance company, this degree project highlights the different factors totake into account in a quotation of civil planes (B737/B767/A320/A330) by analysingwork packages from airline company, applying a process to estimate the importantdata as the man hours or tools, and using my technical knowledge to understandmaintenance tasks. Management knowledge for commercial sale reviews was usefulas well, this job is in the middle of the commercial team and and the technicalteam. READ MORE

4. 23. The Swedish Oil Weapon : Storage of fuel in Sweden during the Cold War – Energy security and environmentally related aspects

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

   Author : Sofi Nilsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Oil storage; Civil defence; Contingency planning; Security of Supply; Undressed chambers; Science Technology Studies;

   Abstract : The thesis analyses how the system of oil and fuel storage was created, and applied in Sweden during the Cold War. The investigation focuses on the period 1938-1998 and considers the vital role of fossil fuel during a period when Sweden declared neutrality and independence. READ MORE

5. 24. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Metro Manila, Philippines : Case Study of the 2020 Typhoons: Quinta, Rolly and Ulysses

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Sara Ellinor Granström; [2022]
   Keywords : Disaster risk reduction and management; Philippines; Metro Manila; typhoons; tropical cyclones; loss and damage; transformation as liberation; Reducering och hantering av katastrofrisker; Filippinerna; Metro Manila; tyfoner; tropiska cykloner; förlust och skada; förändring som befrielse;

   Abstract : The Philippines is considered one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to climate disasters due to a combination of its geospatial, political, economic, and social attributes. The nation gets hit with an average of 20 annual tropical cyclones, also known as typhoons, and through the process of climate change, these events are only growing in both frequency and magnitude. READ MORE

6. 25. Drivers of Societal Transformation towards Climate Neutrality : What do participants at COP26 perceive as the most effective drivers of societal transformations?

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

   Author : Kim Laane; [2022]
   Keywords : climate neutrality; COP26; drivers; societal transformation.;

   Abstract : To achieve the goals set by Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement, a societal transformation towards climate neutrality is required. However, the idea of ‘transformation’ is conceptually vague and deeply political. It is thus important to get a better understanding of this concept. READ MORE