Essays about: "niche construction"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 essays containing the words niche construction.

  1. 11. Integrated analysis and design using graphic statics

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggnadsmekanik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

    Author : Erik Larsen; [2017]
    Keywords : Graphic statics; integrated design; sustainability; computational design; gaussian vault; catenary line; structural exploration; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Numerical methods are the norm in modern structural engineering practice Models based on elasticity theory offer powerful methods to analyse complex structural behaviours and accurately predict probable deformation behaviour. Numerical methods in general and particularly finite element methods offer great numerical accuracy. READ MORE

  3. 12. An assessment of public procurement of timber buildings : a multi-level perspective of change dynamics within the Swedish construction sector

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Erik Ingmar; [2015]
    Keywords : multi-level perspective; socio-technical transitions; multi-storey housing; timber building; industrial building; sustainability transitions;

    Abstract : The construction and use of buildings in the EU accounts for half of the EU’s extracted materials and energy consumptions, and a third of greenhouse gas emissions. In the past decade, the construction sector has responded to such concerns by focusing on post production energy efficiency. READ MORE

  4. 13. Plåtvändare för kvalitetssyning av plåt

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Anneli Pettersson; [2014]
    Keywords : SSAB; Plåtvändare; Weldox; Toolox;

    Abstract : This report forms the final work of the Bachelor’s degree in Product development, Blekinge Institute of Technology, spring 2014. The assignment includes the construction of a turning device for quality assurance of metal sheets’ surfaces at SSAB Oxelösund. As a model there is an already existing facility at SSAB in Mobile, USA. READ MORE

  5. 14. Gröna tak i städer : en jämförelse mellan marknadsföring från företag och en fallstudie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Malin Törnqvist; [2013]
    Keywords : gröna gårdar; naturtak; SEB USIF Arena; sedumtak; takträdgårdar;

    Abstract : Att bygga med gröna tak börjar bli allt vanligare för att öka grönskan i städer. I västvärlden består en stor del av städerna av outnyttjade, mörkfärgade hustak. Takytorna kan förbättra det lokala klimatet om de istället blir omsorgsfullt designade till gröna ytor – ”greening the skyline”. READ MORE

  6. 15. Achieving Robust Self Management for Large Scale Distributed Applications using Management Elements

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

    Author : Muhammad Asif Fayyaz; [2010]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Abstract Autonomic computing is an approach proposed by IBM that enables a system to self-con gure, self-heal, self-optimize, and self-protect itself, usually referred to as self-* or self-management. Humans should only specify higher level policies to guide the self-* behavior of the system. READ MORE