Essays about: "construction ingress"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words construction ingress.

  1. 1. Safety and durability of CLT-balconies

    University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnader; KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Kevin Passian; Timothy Toresten; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The growing popularity of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in the construction industryhas resulted in a demand for research focusing on the construction and design of CLTbalconies. This paper aims to address this need by presenting a CLT balcony design aswell as investigating its structural stability and moisture safety. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Dispersion of cement-based grout with ultrasound and conventional laboratory dissolvers

    University essay from KTH/Byggvetenskap

    Author : Antranik Karamanoukian; [2020]
    Keywords : ultrafine cement grout; microfine cement grout; dispersion; additives; ultrasound dissolver; laboratory dissolver; ultrafint cementbruk; mikrofin cementbruk; dispergering; tillsatser; ultraljud apparat; laboratorieblandaren;

    Abstract : In any underground facilities especially tunnels, it is essential to seal the area against water ingress and leakage of reserved materials. Grouting is a common method used to seal rocks around tunnels, successful grouting reduces the duration and cost of the construction, guarantees better working environment and higher safety, minimizes the maintenance and most important decreases the corresponding environmental hazards significantly. READ MORE

  5. 4. The renovation of residential housing developments from Danish modernism

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Joachim Christian Heinz; [2020]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This report elaborates on the renovation of residential housing development from Danish modernism built between the 1930s and late 1950s. The period represents a significant moment in the history of Danish architecture. READ MORE

  6. 5. Waste Management System Assessment in the North of Argentina

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Maria Eugenia Quiroga Ekman; [2017]
    Keywords : Integrated waste management; solid waste; methodology; waste management; waste treatment; landfill; organic waste; biogas;

    Abstract : During the last decades, solid waste management has been going through a lot of changes regarding, regulation and applications of models and systems. New practices to solve environmental problems have been approached in different scenarios, situations and in different countries. READ MORE