Essays about: "concrete cooling"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words concrete cooling.

1. 1. Experimental and computational analysis of the thermal degradation and the loss of strength of engineered wood-based panels

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Wickramasooriyage Devmini Kularatne; [2022]
   Keywords : Oriented strand board; thermal decomposition; mechanical degradation; heat transfer modelling; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The current trends in the construction industry push toward materials that are more sustainable and environmentally friendlier than more traditional building materials such as concrete and steel. Timber and timber composites are one of the most popular materials on this list, due to both their mechanical strength and pleasant aesthetics. READ MORE

3. 2. An early-stage energetic and environmental analysis for the new district of Jakobsgårdarna in Borlänge, Sweden

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

   Author : Filippo Pellegrino; [2020]
   Keywords : Building; District; Energy; Demand; LCA;

   Abstract : To achieve the aim of low carbon cities and zero energy districts, it is important to adapt the efficient technologies while maintaining the thermal comfort and sustainable environment. The new challenge in design and building new districts lies in a sustainable and smart way to minimize energy consumption and thus carbon emission. READ MORE

4. 3. Assessment of the environmental impacts, energy performance and economic aspects of various construction materials

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Mohsen Bayat Pour; Mohammed Labib Elsayed; [2020]
   Keywords : Bio-based Materials; Fossil-based Materials; Building Performance Simulations; Energy analysis; Environmental impact categories; Life cycle assessment LCA ; Economic analysis; Life cycle costing LCC ; Global warming potential; Climate change; Future climate analysis; Timber structure; Concrete structure; Insulation; HVAC systems; Heating demand; Cooling demand; Energy use; Hygrothermal analysis; Moisture; Thermal envelope; Thermal comfort; Indoor environmental quality; Actual case studies; Iterative workflow; Weather files; Parametric study; Reliability; Single-point rate SPR .; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Increasing CO₂ emission is considered as the main reason for global warming in the world. One of the reasons for producing CO₂ is using of fossil-based materials in the construction projects. READ MORE

5. 4. Delivering sustainable energy transition : A techno-economic analysis on households, businesses and communities of the Keweenaw Peninsula

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Francesca Longobardi; Filippo Padovani; [2020]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Energy security understood as the practice by which risks associated with interruptions to the energy supply are low, represents one of the main objectives of energy policies in many countries. In this context, Keweenaw County or Michigan's northernmost County is placed as locked in an unreliable, unsustainable and particularly wasteful energy system. READ MORE

6. 5. Design of a low carbon building : Case study of an architectural competition

   University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

   Author : Sacha Uzan; [2019]
   Keywords : carbon; building design; global warming potential; life cycle assesment;

   Abstract :         Greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions due to human activities have considerably increased in the past decades which are the main contributors of global warming. In order to limit the consequences of the global climate change happening, all sectors must reduce their carbon emissions and especially the building industry which represents 19% of the carbon footprint of human activities. READ MORE