Essays about: "soil functional capacity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words soil functional capacity.

1. 1. Optimization in Design of End-Bearing Concrete and Steel Piles with Regard to Climate Impact : Climate Conscious Material Choices in Early Project Planning

   University essay from KTH/Jord- och bergmekanik

   Author : Simat Adnan; Jann Ton; [2021]
   Keywords : Design; End-bearing piles; Bearing capacity; GWP; LCA; Climate change; Dimensionering; Spetsburna pålar; Bärförmåga; GWP; LCA; Klimatpåverkan;

   Abstract : Environmental sustainability is becoming more popular in the building industry. Sustainable thinking needs to be present during the whole construction process, from the idea phase to the final stages. READ MORE

3. 2. Occurrence of Phytophthora species in soils, and functional analysis of soil microbiomes on Biolog EcoPlates : a study on commercial soils, and forest and urban soils

   University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

   Author : Catharina Schmidt; [2020]
   Keywords : Phytophthora; Fagus sylvatica; Quercus robur; soils; Biolog EcoPlates; Metabolic diversity;

   Abstract : Tree pathogenic Phytophthora species have been identified as a threat to health and stability of forests und urban trees. In Sweden most Phytophthora species are non-native and potentially invasive, and thus it is important to control their spread. READ MORE

4. 3. Understanding supply chain uncertainties that might hinder an expansion of coffee husk-biochar production in Vietnam

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

   Author : Rikard Grill; Erik Brundin; [2020]
   Keywords : Supply chain uncertainties; supply chain responsiveness; biochar; Vietnamese coffee industry; activated carbon.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this thesis is to increase the understanding of supply chain uncertainties that might hinder an expansion of coffee husk-biochar production in Vietnam, and understand how the coffee husk-biochar supply chain can be configured to address these uncertainties. Methodology - A case study regarding the potential use of coffee husk-biochar as raw material for activated carbon was used to conduct this research. READ MORE

5. 4. Reindeer induced changes in vegetation composition and plant traits on a tundra-forest border

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Femke Pijcke; [2019]
   Keywords : physical geography; ecosystem analysis; plant functional traits; nutrient allocation; grazing; reindeer; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) are the most common large herbivores in the arctic. With a habitat spreading over the entire circumpolar region, they can have a substantial effect on plant species composition and ecosystem processes and functions. READ MORE

6. 5. Oppeby torg då, nu och sedan : att utveckla och förnya ett 1950-talstorg i Nyköping

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

   Author : Ulrika Svensson; [2012]
   Keywords : Oppeby; torg; Nyköping; förortstorg; program 50-tal; 60-tal; förort; grannskapsplanering; stadsdelsförnyelse;

   Abstract : Det här examensarbetet på 30 hp är utfört vid institutionen för stad och land, SLU Ultuna. Examensarbetet handlar om Oppeby torg i Nyköping för vilket jag har tagit fram ett program. Ett program innehåller råd och riktlinjer för hur en miljö kan utvecklas och kan användas som underlag vid en eventuell upprustning av torget. READ MORE