Essays about: "kiirunavaara"

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  1. 11. The Kiruna town move : Unearthing the possibilities for full-scale fire tests

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Byggkonstruktion och brand

    Author : Henrik Pettersson; Adam Thörn; [2021]
    Keywords : Full-scale fire tests; Kiruna town move; SFPE roadmap; Fire tests; Kiruna s housing-stock; Fullskaliga brandförsök; Kiruna stadsflytt; Brandförsök; Kirunas Byggnadsbestånd;

    Abstract : The work with this thesis started during the last semester at the Fire Protection Engineering program at Luleå University of Technology. Kiruna has relied on the iron ore resources of Luossavaara and Kiirunavaara since the creation of the town. The iron ore stretches underneath the current city center. READ MORE

  3. 12. Reinforcement and Bonded Block Modelling

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

    Author : Georgios Aristeidis Skarvelas; [2021]
    Keywords : Bonded Block Modelling; 3DEC; Tunneling; Reinforcement; Distinct Element Method; Numerical Modelling;

    Abstract : The objective of this master’s thesis is to evaluate the use of Bonded Block Modelling (BBM) in 3DEC software combined with hybrid rock bolts, for three different cases. These cases included the laboratory rock bolt case, the shearing case and the blocky rock mass case. READ MORE

  4. 13. Assessment of static performance of LKAB´s welded mesh : Laboratory testing and analysis

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

    Author : Fredrik Eriksson; [2020]
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    Abstract : Surface support is an areal support, which is installed on rock excavation surface to prevent bulking of rock mass and retain loose rock fragments. Welded wire mesh is one type of surface support. Literature study indicates that there is a wide range of testing methods on mesh. READ MORE

  5. 14. Iron and Oxygen Isotope Signatures of Magnetite in Iron Ore of Kiruna Type

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Mineralogi, petrologi och tektonik

    Author : Malin Andersson; [2020]
    Keywords : IOA-deposits; magnetite; SIMS; EBSD; Fe- and O isotopes; laser fluorination;

    Abstract : Stable isotope analysis of iron and oxygen isotopes in magnetite of Kiruna-type from Sweden and Chile have been conducted to further the understanding of the formation, and advance the analysis methods of these deposits. For this, data from SIMS (secondary ion mass spectroscopy), EBSD (electron backscatter diffraction) and triple oxygen analysis (by laser fluorination) are used. READ MORE

  6. 15. Urban planning from scratch : collaboration and participation of stakeholders in the urban transformation of Kiruna

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Frehiwot Gebremedhin; [2018]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; public planning; citizen participation; urban transformation; planning theories; relocation;

    Abstract : The forced movement of people from one place to another due to mining is not a new phenomenon. As the mining becomes more intensive, external consequences arise that forces the displacement of people. In this paper, I will investigate the unique case of Kiruna, Sweden where not only the people but also the whole town is being relocated. READ MORE