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  1. 1. Simulations of experimental crack development in ceramic material with notched specimen

    University essay from KTH/Hållfasthetslära

    Author : Clas Dahlin; [2022]
    Keywords : Solid Mechanics; Fracture mechanics; Ceramics; Dynamics; Ballistics; Hållfasthetslära; Brottmekanik; Keramer; Dynamik; Ballistik;

    Abstract : Low-density armour often uses ceramic materials, as their high compressive strength and relatively low weight make the material ideal for moving in the field. The ballistic protection works by redirecting the plastic flow of the projectile radially, which reduces penetration. READ MORE

  3. 2. Visitor perspectives and experiences on outdoor recreation impacts, planning and management : A case study of the Jämtland triangle, Sweden

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism

    Author : Carine Simon-Bellamy; [2022]
    Keywords : outdoor recreation visitor experience; landscape perspective; social carrying capacity; planning and management;

    Abstract : Outdoor recreation participation has increased during the Covid-19 pandemic and the Jämtland mountains have felt the impacts like many other geographical areas. Increased pressure from outdoor recreation risks of decreasing visitor experience and the physical conditions of the recreational landscape. READ MORE

  4. 3. Experimental Assessment of Contact Erosion in Embankment Dams with Glacial Till Core

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Geoteknologi

    Author : Chinmoy Pattanaik; [2018]
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    Abstract : Contact erosion is a type of  internal erosion which develops at the boundary between two varying soil layers inside a dam body under the condition of tangential water flow inside the coarser soil parallel to the boundary. As the behaviour of foundation is unknown as the grout curtain starts eroding after a couple of years. READ MORE

  5. 4. Abrasive wear of hard faced ground engaging tool

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : David Eugenio Cantú Gómez; [2017]
    Keywords : Ground engaging tool; laser cladding; plough; wear resistance; Jordbearbetning; laserpåsvetsning; nötningsbeständig; plog;

    Abstract : Ground engaging tools are very important components of machinery for agricultural applications, such as soil tillage. Ploughshare points serve as the first point of contact between ploughs and the hard minerals in the soil. READ MORE

  6. 5. Reliability of Thermal Relays in Automotive Applications

    University essay from KTH/Elkraftteknik

    Author : Maria Ballesteros; [2017]
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    Abstract : Despite the vast increase of relays in automotive applications, little is known of how to perform reliability tests on them. Reliability of relays is defined as the probability of a relay to function without failure, when operated correctly, for a given period of time, under stated conditions. READ MORE