Essays about: "demolition methods"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 23 essays containing the words demolition methods.

  1. 6. Life Cycle Perspective on School Buildings’ Energy Retrofitting

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Maryam Kafashtehrani; [2022]
    Keywords : School; building; LCA; IDA-ICE; energy retrofitting; insulation; ventilation; photovoltaic; PV; GHG;

    Abstract : The building sector contributes substantial energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Energy efficiency is the main driver for the mitigation of climate change. Schools are placed with high energy consumption and GHG emitting. READ MORE

  2. 7. Study of demolition processes for prestressed concrete bridges: Kalix bridge

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Lundin Hanna; [2022]
    Keywords : Kalix bridge; demolition methods; demolition process; FEM analysis; Kalixbron; rivningsmetoder; rivningsprocesser; FEM analys;

    Abstract : Bridges in Sweden are getting older and some of them are reaching their designed life span. With an older generation of bridges, the need for a good understanding of demolition processes increase. The Kalix bridge is planned to be demolished and will be used as a case study in this thesis. READ MORE

  3. 8. Mineral wool : From landfill to a sustaianble polymer composite

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap och fysik (from 2013)

    Author : Noéll Sjöbeck; [2022]
    Keywords : recycling; sustainability; waste management; circular economy; mineral wool; construction and demolition industry; composites; polymers; återvinning; hållbarhet; avfallshantering; cirkulär ekonomi; mineralull; bygg- och rivningsindustri; kompositer; polymerer;

    Abstract : The focus of the project is recycling of the insulation material mineral wool. The aim is to investigate the potential of using post-consumer wool from landfill as fiber reinforcement in a polymer matrix. READ MORE

  4. 9. Circular economy in the construction industry: An insight into the difficulties and possibilities with improving the concrete recycling rate for housing in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Emelie Sundlin; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Circular Economy; Concrete Recycling; Recycled Aggregate; Housing; Construction Waste;

    Abstract : In accordance with the Paris Agreement and the national goal of climate neutrality by 2045, Sweden needs to lower its greenhouse gas emissions. The second-largest source of CO2 emissions in the country comes from the production of cement, one of the main ingredients of concrete. READ MORE

  5. 10. Carbon Neutrality 2045 : A case study of how producing companies in Sweden can succeed in becoming carbon neutral through public procurement of construction projects

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

    Author : Safin Arif; [2021]
    Keywords : Production; Green Production; Sustainability; Sustainable Development; Public procurement; Public sector; Construction Industry; Agenda 2030; Carbon Neutrality; Produktion; Grön Produktion; Hållbarhet; Hållbar Utveckling; Offentlig Upphandling; Offentlig Sektor; Byggbranschen; Agenda 2030; Koldioxidneutralitet;

    Abstract : Today, the construction sector accounts for one-fifth of Sweden's climate impact. The Swedish Parliament has decided that Sweden should have net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. This is happening at a time when Sweden is constantly growing. In 2025, we will have 11 million inhabitants. READ MORE