Essays about: "quantitative simplified LCA"

Found 5 essays containing the words quantitative simplified LCA.

1. 1. CAD-Integrated Life Cycle Assessment in Product Development : Evaluation in a Technical Development Context

   University essay from Jönköping University/Tekniska Högskolan

   Author : Petrus Hultgren; Pontus Smärgel; [2023]
   Keywords : Eco-design; life cycle assessment; computer aided design integrated life cycle assessment; product development; CAD-integrated LCA;

   Abstract : In order to reduce the environmental footprint of products, companies turn to Eco-design and associated tools. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a holistic and quantitative tool that is widely accepted in companies, but it is too extensive to apply in product development; as an alternative, simplified versions are more suitable. READ MORE

3. 2. A Study on Life Cycle Assessment-based Tool for the Early Stage of Building Design

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Nazila Ravan; [2019]
   Keywords : Architects; architectural design; buildings; carbon footprint; life cycle assessment; sustainability; tool;

   Abstract : The responsibility of the building sector to diminish the harmful environmental impacts, locally and globally, has been extensively considered. Thus, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in building and construction practices has been widely implemented. READ MORE

4. 3. Life Cycle Assessment Framework: Incorporating an extended environmental perspective in the Haldex Project Management Model

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Ola Knutsson; [2015]
   Keywords : Life cycle assessment; tool framework; LCA; corporate social responsibility; design for environment; carbon footprint; simplified LCA; life cycle.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: An increased concern of environmental issues have made companies, including Haldex, look for new engineering and design practices to keep up with legislations and stakeholder pressure, often by analyzing products’ total environmental impact over their life cycles, in so called life cycle assessment studies. The Haldex Project Management Model is a company specific project model where Haldex projects move through, till their completion, and the concern is that life cycle assessment studies have not been included as a deliverable in the Haldex Project Management Model before. READ MORE

5. 4. Life Cycle Assessment of concrete structures using public databases : Comparison of a fictitious bridge and tunnel

   University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

   Author : Maxime Boulenger; [2011]
   Keywords : Life cycle assessment LCA; quantitative simplified LCA; tunnel; bridge; fictitious location; environmental impacts;

   Abstract : Concrete structures represent a huge investment in terms of materials and energy and they lead to significant environmental impacts. Thus, there is a need to choose the most sustainable and eco-friendly alternative. READ MORE

6. 5. Design of railway bridges considering LCA

   University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad; KTH/Järnvägsgruppen, JVG

   Author : Vincent Thiebault; [2010]
   Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment LCA ; streamlined approach; Railway bridges; ballasted track; fixed concrete track; steel-concrete composite bridges; Bothnia Line;

   Abstract : Environmental awareness has strongly increased these last years, especially in the developed countries where societies have become increasingly preoccupied by the natural resource depletion and environmental degradation. At the same time, the increasing mass transportation demand throughout the European Union requires the development of new infrastructures. READ MORE