Essays about: "flexible body"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 57 essays containing the words flexible body.

  1. 6. Adaptable housing during crisis : Sustainable transition from tents to permanent accommodations.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

    Author : Alex Dam; [2023]
    Keywords : Modular housing; Crisis management; Sustainability; Thermal comfort;

    Abstract : This study delves into the development of a long-term, sustainable housing solution to address the challenges faced during crisis when people are in immediate need of an accommodation. While temporary tents have been traditionally employed as shelters, their inefficiency in colder climates and lack of sustainability necessitate the exploration of alternative options. READ MORE

  3. 7. A Capabilities Approach to Late Modernity : Flexibility, Singularity, and Human Flourishing in the Labor Market

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Paula Gürtler; [2022]
    Keywords : Applied Ethics; Capabilities Approach; Late Modernity; Labor Market; Flexibility; Singularity;

    Abstract : In my paper, I argue that the underlying social ideals of the late modern labor market, namely flexibility and singularity, undermine human flourishing as conceptualized by Martha C. Nussbaum. It is on these grounds, that we should be critical of late modernity. READ MORE

  4. 8. Requirements and Analysis of an Overload Protection Mechanism for an Electromechanical Linear Actuator

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Mats Vesterberg; [2022]
    Keywords : EMA; Electromechanical Actuator; Linear Actuator; Shock load; Protection mechanism; Elektromekaniska ställdon; Linjära ställdon; Shocklaster; Överlastskydd;

    Abstract : Cascade Drives specializes in high-performance electromechanical linear actuators (EMA). The company has developed a range of linear rack and pinion actuators based on a patented load distribution technique that allows multiple pinions to interact with a single gear rack. READ MORE

  5. 9. High-Performance Computing with Python in Whole-Body MRI Voxel-WiseStudies: An Im iomics study in associations with age.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Brent Hetfye Sanchez; [2021]
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    Abstract : The Section of Radiology from the Department of Surgical Sciences at Uppsala University developed a technique to study whole-body MRI images in voxel-wise studies. Recently, they were granted access to a bio-bank of 40,000 neck-to-knee whole-body MRI images. These voxel-wise studies of large datasets demand large storage and computing resources. READ MORE

  6. 10. Hear the Centaur : A study on the possibilities to use auditory stimulation whilst horse riding in order to raise somatic awareness of the rider

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Fakulteten för ekonomi

    Author : Embla Stenström; [2021]
    Keywords : Equestrianism; Equilab; Self-tracking; Somaesthetics; Somaesthetic Appreciation Design;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to explore the possibilities of using auditory stimulation in order to raise somatic awareness of horse riders while riding using Somaesthetic Appreciation Design as a method. In research of Somaesthetics and horse-human relations, a gap in Somaesthetics is being questioned, and a new dimension is suggested. READ MORE