Essays about: "construction safety research thesis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 essays containing the words construction safety research thesis.

  1. 1. Rapid expansion of roof mounted PV systems in commercial facilities - How can they be insured?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Erik Lindén; [2023]
    Keywords : PV system fires; PV component failures; PV regulations; future PV regulations; PV risk assessment; PV risk evaluation; PV insurance price; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : PV system components that are exposed to unmanageable strain can be overheated, which subsequently results in a fire ignition. Common failure factors are poor component quality, mechanical exposure due to natural phenomena and poor craftmanship. The underlying problem is that PV regulations are lacking in quality or are non-existent. READ MORE

  3. 2. Integration Testing of Electronic Control Units for Heavy Vehicles

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DM)

    Author : Noorie Esmaili; Ibrahim Olamide Oyejobi; [2023]
    Keywords : Integration testing; Articulated hauler dumping system; Embedded software; Software architecture;

    Abstract : In today’s complex landscape of embedded software systems, the robust integration testing need is more critical than ever. This bachelor’s thesis project delves into the integration testing of an articulated hauler dumping system for Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE). READ MORE

  4. 3. The ecological impact of artificial light at night in landscape architecture : strategies and guidelines for street lights for the benefit of biodiversity and local wildlife

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Zozan Altun; [2023]
    Keywords : light pollution; artificial light at night; ecology; biodiversity; local wildlife; landscape architecture; guidelines; strategies;

    Abstract : Artificial light at night (ALAN) is an increasingly common form of light pollution that contributes to biodiversity loss, loss of dark habitats, disrupting populations both on an individual- and population level by invading biodiversity hot spots. Recent studies show that artificial light is increasing at a rate of approximately 6% annually over Earth’s surface, and 88% of Europe and 47% of the United States experience light pollution on a nightly basis. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investigating perceptual aspects of real-time video streaming based remote moving platform control

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Kawthar El Ouardi; [2023]
    Keywords : construction industry; teleoperation; remote platforms; video streaming; user experience; challenges;

    Abstract : Throughout history, the construction industry has been known to present many risks to its workers’ safety and is still the cause of many accidents. This thesis examines a potential solution to one of the main problems faced by this field. READ MORE

  6. 5. Managing Novel Risks in Construction Projects : A Zimbabwean Construction Industry Case Study of Risk Management during the Covid-19 Pandemic

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Linda Mupedza; [2022]
    Keywords : Covid-19; Coronavirus Pandemic; Construction Project Risks; Construction Project Risk Management; Novel Risks; Covid-19; Coronavirus Pandemi; Byggprojektriker; Riskhantering i byggprojekt; Unika Risker;

    Abstract : Risk management is quite a broad and essential part of project management in construction projects. Often, risk management focuses on perceived risks that can easily be predicted and managed. However, little attention is given to novel risks or risks that are not possible to predict and are unforeseen. READ MORE