Essays about: "concrete slab"

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  1. 6. Low Energy Building Materials Suitable for Bhutanese Architecture - Wood Wool Slab

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Dekar Wangchuk; [2022]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Rammed earth is commonly used to construct traditional Bhutanese buildings. In colder areas, the thermal performance of these buildings is poor leading to the easy ingress of cold air demanding more heating energy to make a comfortable indoor climate. READ MORE

  3. 7. Dynamic Performance of a Tall Building to Earthquake Loading : Finding the optimum mass and stiffness

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Andrés Alonso San Segundo; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : With the increasing cost of land, the development of ultra-high performance concrete, and the technological advancements in equipment and machinery, we are able to construct and refurbish skyscrapers like never before. How they are built, what materials they use, or what structural system defines them, all affect their dynamic response, which in the end is the combination of the stiffness and mass, two key parameters in engineering of tall buildings. READ MORE

  4. 8. Structural strengthening and sustainability improvements of existing buildings – A case study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

    Author : Pardis Niknafs; [2022]
    Keywords : Building retrofit; structural strengthening; energy efficiency; environmental impact; integrated and sustainable intervention; cross-laminated timber; life cycle assessment;

    Abstract : In Sweden, a large share of residential buildings was built more than 50 years ago. Consequently, old materials, poor maintenance, and corrosion can affect the structural performance of these buildings. Additionally, these buildings do not meet the latest energy efficiency and Eurocode regulations. READ MORE

  5. 9. Lista bridge-house

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Niclas Svanberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Wood; Eskilstuna; Lake restauration; Astacus astacus; Noble crayfish; Leisure culture center;

    Abstract : On the northern shores of the recreated lake apal an isthmus protrudes spanning east and west. A road runs along the isthmus and from its center a leisure and culture-center spans out over the water. The isthmus protects the surrounding countryside from flooding during extreme rainfall as it is predicted by MSB. READ MORE

  6. 10. Not Quite Egnahemsfabriken

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Anna Lagercrantz; [2022]
    Keywords : Folkets hus; Factory; Eskilstuna kommun; Hyndevad;

    Abstract : When it comes to its program Not Quite Egnahemsfabriken is inspired by two already existing organizations/businesses: the art and crafts collective Not Quite located in Fengersfors, and the house building member organization Egnahemsfabriken located in Tjörn. Both businesses act in rural areas and are, through their practices, contributing to both environmental and social sustainability in their local society. READ MORE