Essays about: "disaster resistant"

Found 3 essays containing the words disaster resistant.

1. 1. Resilient Model School in Nepal

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

   Author : Lydia Koedoot; [2018]
   Keywords : resiliency; resilient architecture; school; Nepal; Godawari; seismic design; humanitarian architecture; Kitini; design proposal; disaster resistant; earthquake; safe school design; model school; type design; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : During the Gorkha Earthquake in 2015 and its aftershocks, many schools have been damaged or collapsed in Nepal. Reconstruction of schools is still in progress. The lack of funding, resources, engineering skills, knowledge and accessibility makes it difficult for a lot of schools to reopen. READ MORE

3. 2. PORTCARE - Bag without borders. Portable dentist device

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/HDK - Högskolan för design och konsthantverk

   Author : Dániel Nagy; [2012-02-13]
   Keywords : durable; ergonomical proof; user friendly; well equipped; easy to keep clean;

   Abstract : This degree project is dealing with medical design, what is actually a backpack. This portable solution is for dentists, what is including the most important and essential tools, instruments for the indispensable oral health. READ MORE

4. 3. Disaster Reduction in Developing Countries - Urban Poverty and Earthquake Vulnerability in Slums

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Utbildningar i Helsingborg

   Author : Zainab Khudair; [2012]
   Keywords : developing countries; vulnerability; hazard; earthquake; disaster management; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The urban population in developing countries was, in 2005, more than 2.3 billion people, which forms an increase by 7 times comparing to the situation in 1950. This is expected to increase even more, until it reaches 3.9 billion by 2030. READ MORE