Essays about: "seawalls"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word seawalls.

1. 1. "Sometime, somewhere, maybe someone has to do something"

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

   Author : Hilda Bergkvist Andersson; [2021]
   Keywords : Sea level rise adaptation; climate change perception; place attachment; place change; case study; Falsterbo; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In response to sea level rise, municipalities in Sweden are already underway in the process of constructing seawalls to protect infrastructure and communities. However, these adaptive measures are not always well received in the communities they are intended to protect. READ MORE

3. 2. Nature-based solutions as a climate change adaptation strategy

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

   Author : Linda Doan; [2021]
   Keywords : nature-based solutions; ecosystem-based adaptation; Kristianstad Municipality; planning process; Swedish urban planning; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Because of climate change, rising sea levels in Kristianstad Municipality is more urgent than ever. Sea levels around Scania are estimated to rise more than 2,5 meters in 80 years considering that they are currently rising with 3,2 mm per year. READ MORE

4. 3. Evaluation of Epistemic Uncertainties in Probabilistic Risk Assessments : Philosophical Review of Epistemic Uncertainties in Probabilistic Risk Assessment Models Applied to Nuclear Power Plants - Fukushima Daiichi Accident as a Case Study

   University essay from KTH/Filosofi

   Author : Omed A. Rawandi; [2020]
   Keywords : Probabilistic Risk Assessment; PRA; Probabilistic Safety Assessment; PSA; Uncertainty; Epistemic Uncertainty;

   Abstract : Safety and risk assessment are key priorities for nuclear power plants. Probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) is a method for quantitative evaluation of accident risk, in particular severe nuclear core damage and the associated release of radioactive materials into the environment. READ MORE

5. 4. Numerical Study on Seepage-induced Failure of Caisson Type Breakwaters Using a Stabilized ISPH

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

   Author : Tetsuro Goda; [2017]
   Keywords : Tsunami; Breakwater; Particle method; SPH; Seepage flow; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This paper presents a stabilized incompressible smoothed particle hydrodynamics (ISPH) method to simultaneously simulate surface and seepage flow. The Navier-Stokes type equation, which manipulates the linear and nonlinear resistance effects caused from porous materials, are employed for tracking fluid motions in porous medium. READ MORE

6. 5. Coastal Erosion on Majuro Atoll : Marshall Islands with Special Regard to Sea-Level Rise

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

   Author : Tai Huang; Henrik Rapp; [2010]
   Keywords : Coastal Erosion; Majuro Atoll; Marshall Islands; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The Republic of the Marshall Islands is nation consisting of small coral atolls located in Pacific Ocean. It is a nation currently listed as a developing country according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. READ MORE