Essays about: "construction products"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 327 essays containing the words construction products.

  1. 21. Reuse and recycling of concrete : Economic barriers and possible opportunities for future profitability

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Julia Knutsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Reuse; Recycling; Circular economy; Construction industry; Building material; Concrete industry;

    Abstract : Today, the world's natural ecosystems are threatened by increased extraction of raw materials andgreenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. One of the drivers of this problem is the impact fromindustries through their production. A possible strategy to reduce pressure on natural ecosystems is toincrease the use of industrial ecosystems. READ MORE

  3. 22. Challenges and Metallurgical Benefits of Implementing Metal Additive Manufacturing : A Case Study on Excavator Bucket Teeth Comparing Sand Casting with Additive Manufacturing

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Sam Thai; Michael Thunberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Challenges; Electron Beam Melting; Metal Additive Manufacturing; Metallurgy; Microstructure; Porosity; Qualification; Sand Casting;

    Abstract : Introduction: Production systems go through changes over time and there are different factors driving the change. Metal Additive manufacturing (AM) could be a factor with industries that already havetaken interest in the manufacturing technique. READ MORE

  4. 23. Looking beyond the economics : How can we create a more viable society with sustainability?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Liza Ingman Åström; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The title of this thesis, looking beyond the economics, is a first way to define the problem that we have in our built environment. The research question, how can we create a more viable society with circular economy, is the start of the investigation. Hopefully finding answers to a more sustainable way of building. READ MORE

  5. 24. Challenges for the Construction Equipment Industry to Shift Towards Zero-Emission Machines

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Sam Hansen; Rasmus Sjöström; [2023]
    Keywords : Relations in industrial networks; Construction equipment machines; relationer i industriella nätverk; arbetsmaskiner;

    Abstract : Sweden has set a goal to become the first fossil-free country and by 2045, they aim to achieve net zero emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Construction equipment accounts for approximately 3.3 million tons of CO2 equivalents in Sweden. READ MORE

  6. 25. Characterisation of the LYCCA Double-Sided Silicon Strip Detectors

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Partikel- och kärnfysik

    Author : Marwan Mohamed; [2023]
    Keywords : DSSD LYCCA HISPEC FAIR Characterisation; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : The goal of this thesis work is to describe the methods used and perform comprehensive testing of the Double-Sided Silicon-Strip Detectors (DSSD) prior to their implementation in the Lund-York-Cologne CAlorimeter (LYCCA) detector. In the framework of this project, the DSSD characterisation was carried out to ensure specification compliance prior to their "in-kind contribution" delivery to the HISPEC experiment at the NUSTAR collaboration. READ MORE