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  1. 1. Holistic Assessment of Critical Infrastructure Resilience during Disasters (HACIRD) - A case study of the 2023 Kahramanmaras earthquakes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Erik Kimblad; [2024]
    Keywords : Critical infrastructure; Lifeline; Resilience; Interdependencies; Earthquake; Natural hazards; Turkey; Holistic; Disaster; Framework; Assessment; Empirical; Case study; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : On February 6, 2023, two earthquakes (7.8MW and 7.7MW) struck Turkey within nine hours, resulting in over 50,000 fatalities and significant damage to critical infrastructures (CI) which provide services essential for the functioning of society. READ MORE

  3. 2. Cost Overrun in Swedish Infrastructure Transport Projects : An Analysis of Cost Overrun in Swedish Infratructure Transport Projects between 2010-2022

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Edwin Sjögren; Jacob Norgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Cost Overrun; Infrastructure Transport Projects; Swedish Infrastructure; Behavioral Economics; Optimism Bias; Strategic Misrepresentation; Cost Estimation; Forecasting;

    Abstract : Cost Overrun is something that plagues infrastructure projects, both in Sweden and globally. The repercussion of it can be severe since it not only hurts the public’s perception of how the public authorities manage and allocates its resources, but also due to the immense opportunity costs that arise when the increased costs need to be covered. READ MORE

  4. 3. Opportunities with Modular Systems in Level Crossings : A Case Study in the Swedish Railway Industry

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Marcus Ankaräng; [2023]
    Keywords : level crossing; railway; modular system; systems engineering; systems development; plankorsning; järnväg; modulsystem; systemteknik; systemutveckling;

    Abstract : Level crossings are a dangerous part of railways, causing several deaths every year. While the safest solution is to remove crossings altogether using bridges or tunnels, this is complicated and cannot be done on a large scale. Many level crossings will therefore continue to exist. READ MORE

  5. 4. Data Augmentations for Improving Vision-Based Damage Detection : in Land Transport Infrastructure

    University essay from KTH/Lantmäteri – fastighetsvetenskap och geodesi

    Author : Punnawat Siripatthiti; [2023]
    Keywords : Computer Vision; Data Augmentation; Object Detection; Crack Detection; Road Damage Detection; Sleeper Defect Detection; datorseende; dataökning; objektdetektering; sprickdetektering; vägbeläggning; järnvägsslipers;

    Abstract : Crack, a typical term most people know, is a common form of distress or damage in road pavements and railway sleepers. It poses significant challenges to their structural integrity, safety, and longevity. Over the years, researchers have developed various data-driven technologies for image-based crack detection in road and sleeper applications. READ MORE

  6. 5. Cost-benefit analysis of the Northern Norway line : A review and assessment of previous investigation, the cost-benefit methodology and political decision-making

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Thomas Normann; [2023]
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    Abstract : Prior to undertaking major public infrastructure projects, various types of cost-benefit analyses are carried out. The purpose is to provide decision-makers with an objective basis upon which to determine whether a project should be completed or not, as well as to rank projects based on the net increase in aggregate societal welfare they are predicted to yield. READ MORE