Essays about: "pavement"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 60 essays containing the word pavement.

  1. 1. Trädplantering i den hårdgjorda staden : utmaningar och lösningsalternativ

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Ingela Carlgren; [2024]
    Keywords : gatuträd; urbana träd; trädplantering; gatumiljö; urban jord; kompaktering; skelettjord; makadamsubstrat; rotceller; suspended pavement;

    Abstract : Träd är viktiga delar av våra städer. De bidrar med många ekosystemtjänster, som klimatreglering, dagvattenhantering och positiva hälsoeffekter. De är också viktiga identitetsskapande element. READ MORE

  3. 2. Perception of urban blue-green infrastructure during winter in Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Mikaela Torell; [2023-08-17]
    Keywords : perception; greenery; water; urban environment; recreation;

    Abstract : Life in urban settlements is often associated with insufficient physical activity and continuous stress. By implementing blue-green infrastructure (BGI) consisting of parks, trees, ponds, and rain gardens, amongst others, recreational values can be provided for the residents. READ MORE

  4. 3. Assessment of aggregate structure in porous asphalt using X-ray computed tomography

    University essay from KTH/Väg- och banteknik

    Author : Mari Haagenrud Matsson; Malex Love Valdemar Åkerblom; [2023]
    Keywords : Tomography; non-destructive testing; destructive testing; air voids content; aggregate size distribution; porous asphalt;

    Abstract : X-ray computed tomography is a technique that has been successfully utilized to characterize internal microstructure of asphalt mixtures. The city of Linköping (Sweden) developed an action plan to reduce noise; accordingly KTH and VTI developed a method to determine air void content in porous asphalt using x-ray computed tomography and an image processing software called ImageJ. READ MORE

  5. 4. Causes for Single Accidents Among Pedestrians

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : Alba Lunner; Siri Norling; [2023]
    Keywords : Pedestrian; Single accident; Fall accident;

    Abstract : In the traffic environment, pedestrians account for approximately one thirdof injured road users. The vast majority (95%) are single accidents, i.e.,pedestrian falls without any another part involved. READ MORE

  6. 5. Effects of Maintenance on the Efficiency of NBS for Urban Flood Management

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Julia Markström; [2023]
    Keywords : Stormwater management; Nature-Based Solutions NBS ; Maintenance; Efficiency; Runoff volume reduction; Dagvattenhantering; Natur-baserade lösningar; Underhåll; Effektivitet; Dagvattenreducering;

    Abstract : As rain events are likely to intensify and the proportion of impervious areas in cities increases, greater demands are put on stormwater management. Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have become more popular over the past decades to be integrated into the stormwater strategy in order to reduce the volume of runoff in cities. READ MORE