Essays about: "groundwater level"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 116 essays containing the words groundwater level.

  1. 21. Hydrogeological Prognoses in Infrastructure Projects : A Case Study of Stockholm Bypass, Hjulsta Norra

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Frida Grenholm; [2020]
    Keywords : Infrastructure; hydrogeology; groundwater; prognoses;

    Abstract : As cities expand, urban planning and efficient land use becomes more important and presents new challenges. A city that is exposed to these challenges is Stockholm, Sweden (Stockholms stad, 2018). READ MORE

  3. 22. The temporal impacts of climate condition on groundwater flow using numerical transient modelling

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Malieha Zannat Rahman; [2020]
    Keywords : Climatic Condition; Groundwater Flow; Transient-State Modelling; Numerical Modeling; Krycklan Catchment; Visual MODFLOW Flex;

    Abstract : Compiling comprehensive understanding of all the available natural resources is an important task which should be carried out as it holds a crucial role for the next generation’s lives. In particular, groundwater is considered as one of the vital resources in providing essential drinking water. READ MORE

  4. 23. Cobalt and nickel concentrations in the Uppsala clay deposits : solubility and risk assessment

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Ali Reza Sadeghi; [2020]
    Keywords : heavy metals; soil contanimation; geochemically active fraction; leaching test; guideline value; site-specific guideline value;

    Abstract : Heavy metals create a contamination problem in soils. Examples of heavy metals are Ni, Co, and Cu. Soil environment and minerals existing in the soil such as Fe and Mn oxides affect the presence of these heavy metals. In this thesis, the cobalt and nickel concentrations of selected soil samples from different locations in Uppsala were determined. READ MORE

  5. 24. Geotechnical reinforcement work for foundation of extending an existing residential building

    University essay from KTH/Jord- och bergmekanik

    Author : Malin Karlbom; Lovisa Hallman; [2020]
    Keywords : Geotechnical reinforcement work of foundation; drilled piles; steel piles; superstructure; extension of wood; Grundförstärkning; borrade pålar; stålpålar; våningspåbyggnad; påbyggnation av trä;

    Abstract : The last hundreds of years there has been a land elevation that causes an increased distance between the groundwater level and the buildings founded on wooden piles. When wooden piles are exposed to air, rot fungus occurs which causes the pile to lose its bearing capacity. READ MORE

  6. 25. Modelling of a compensated foundation in GeoSuite Settlement

    University essay from KTH/Jord- och bergmekanik

    Author : Linnea Hermansson; Rebecka Söderberg; [2020]
    Keywords : Compensated foundations; Load compensation; Lightweight material; Clay; Settlements; Creep; GeoSuite Settlement; Kompensationsgrundläggning; Lastkompensation; Lättfyllning; Lera; Sättningar; Krypning; GeoSuite Sättning;

    Abstract : The world today is constantly growing, creating a need of new roads and residential areas. New constructions lead to an increased load onto the soil, which can result in deformations when the soil layers underneath are compressed. To reduce the increased load on the soil, a compensated foundation can be used. READ MORE