Essays about: "construction equipment distribution"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words construction equipment distribution.

  1. 1. Extreme renovation of concrete buildings

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Simon Hardo; Daniel Maher; [2023]
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    Abstract : The global climate crisis and the need to reduce carbon emissions have brought attention to the construction and real estate sector, which has a significant environmental footprint. However, many real estate developers opt for demolition and new construction instead of renovating existing buildings due to challenges such as low floor heights and stringent sustainability requirements. READ MORE

  3. 2. Streamlining the flow of material through buffer simulation and multi-objective optimization, with regards to sustainability : A case study at Volvo Construction Equipment

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

    Author : Daniel Nord; Alex Wernholm; [2023]
    Keywords : Multi-Objective optimization; Buffer Allocation Problem; Simulation modeling; FACTS Analyzer; Buffer allocation; Optimization; Buffers; Lean; Manufacturing; Streamlining; Sustainability; Flow of material; Design of Experiments; Gemba walk; Data visualization;

    Abstract : This thesis will provide knowledge on how to maintain a well developed flow of material while at the same time finding an optimal level of capacities for buffers. Simultaneously, aspects that allow for positive sustainability practices will be regarded.  Buffers have a considerable impact on the performance of a production system. READ MORE

  4. 3. Application of ERT for Quality Assurance in Jet Grouting Columns; A development of an alternative quality control

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk geologi; Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI)

    Author : Edvin Nilsagård; Rebecka Knutsson; [2022]
    Keywords : ert; jet grouting; quality control; pygimli; res2dinv; resistivity; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : With the increased urbanization major cities are facing, expansion of larger facilities and households are inevitable. Expansion means larger areas of the surface needs to be used where the risk of varying subsurface soil properties increases with larger surface areas. READ MORE

  5. 4. Off-grid portable production and distribution of sustainable energy : A product service system solution developed for the energy market

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Karl-Henrik Andersson; Stefan Liedman; [2022]
    Keywords : Off-grid; Renewable energy generation; Electrified construction equipment; Portability.;

    Abstract : Background. At the year of 2021, 770 million people worldwide were living without access to electricity. READ MORE

  6. 5. Design of a Test Equipment : Quality Control on Hydraulic Quick Couplings Used in the Excavation Industry

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Daniel Andersson; Robin Florbrant; [2020]
    Keywords : Industrial design engineering; mechanical engineering; product design; ergonomics; anthropometrics; machine safety; repetitive work; test equipment; hydraulic quick coupling and excavator.; Teknisk design; maskiningenjör; produktdesign; ergonomi; antropometri; maskinsäkerhet; repetativt arbete; testutrustning; hydraulisk snabbkoppling och grävmaskin.;

    Abstract : Construction machines use quick couplers to rapidly change the attached tool. The gear lets the machine operator control the hooking and unhooking of the tool from inside of the cabin. This saves time and makes construction work much easier for the workers. READ MORE