Essays about: "composite materials"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 200 essays containing the words composite materials.

  1. 1. Loading tests on composite concrete columns : A comparison between composite columns made of permanent 3DPC formwork filled with SCC and columns made of homogenous SCC

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Abdulla Al-Bazarkan; Hussain Alahmad; [2023]
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    Abstract : In order to achieve increased sustainability when casting concrete structures this thesis investigates the possibility of utilizing 3D-printing to construct formwork and digitalize construction. By digitizing construction less workers are needed and therefore less capital. READ MORE

  3. 2. Analyzing Raw Material Characteristics for Composite and Bio-composite preparation and Assessing Environmental Impacts through LCA

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Lakshay Vashist; [2023]
    Keywords : Plastic; Polymers; Composites; Bio-composites; Synthetic Fibers; Natural Fibers; Mechanical Properties; Life Cycle Assessment LCA ; Plast; polymerer; kompositer; biokompositer; syntetiska fibrer; naturliga fibrer; mekaniska egenskaper; livscykelanalys LCA ;

    Abstract : With the population expected to grow dramatically in the future. The existing state of the ecosystem appears to be worse in the future. One of the key culprits that has been wreaking havoc on the ecosystem is the use of plastic that is used to produce composites. READ MORE

  4. 3. Analysis of a shape morphing structural battery: manufacturing, analytical modeling and numerical simulation

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

    Author : Alfredo Bici; [2023]
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    Abstract : A reduction in the global use of fossil fuels is necessary when striving for a more sustainable future. One key strategy in the transition from fossil fuels is electrification. This strategy is particularly prominent within the transport sector, where more efficient ways to store electric energy are being pursued. READ MORE

  5. 4. Mycelium + Wood = <3 : How can I reduce the CO2 impact of a chair?

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Malmstens Linköpings universitet

    Author : Ragnar Brodow; [2023]
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    Abstract : The primary objective of this study is to examine the viability of developing a chair with a significantly reduced carbon footprint. The research explores two distinct approaches for achieving minimal material usage in the construction process: one involving a minimal amount of wood, and the other utilizing solely wooden waste. READ MORE

  6. 5. Flexural strength of dental restoratives

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för odontologi

    Author : Mikael Blennow; Ahmed Al-Ahmed; [2023]
    Keywords : Flexural strength; porosity;

    Abstract : Background: New dental restorative material, “Cention Forte” and “Admira Fusion” have been available on the market for quite some time but are still new in comparison with traditional resin-based composite, “Ceram.x Spectra ST” and glass ionomer cement, “GC Fuji II LC”. READ MORE