Essays about: "the role of engineering in society"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 44 essays containing the words the role of engineering in society.

1. 11. The Role of Urban Planning in Counteracting Segregation: The Case of Pinelands, South Africa

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Emmy Tarras-Wahlberg; Emmy Larsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Segregation; integration; socio-economic status; spatial planning; urban planning; affordable housing; social housing; inclusionary housing; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Segregation is a common phenomenon arising worldwide. Residential segregation has been shown to have several negative consequences for people living in less wealthy neighbourhoods, such as health-related setbacks and being less likely to cope with school. READ MORE

3. 12. Remote Positioning of a Multidirectional Camera

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för reglerteknik

   Author : Linus Wannebro; Victor Ohlson; [2021]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In today’s world of uncertainties, video surveillance is widely used to make the people of our society feel safe and protected. As more cameras are installed, the time of installation and ease of use play a critical role when customers decide which camera solution to select. READ MORE

4. 13. Transmission Modeling for Optimization of Electric Powertrains

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Maskinelement

   Author : Jacob Lundborg; Johanna Hulth Olsson; [2021]
   Keywords : Electric vehicle transmission; multi-objective optimization; mass minimization; power loss minimization; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Over the last decade, the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the world's roads has rapidly increased. Optimization of power consumption in electric powertrains will, therefore, lead to reduced energy usage in the road transport sector. READ MORE

5. 14. Business Model Generation for a Start Up Enterprise Within the Transport Infrastructure Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

   Author : Sara Lundberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Keywords: Transport infrastructure; Business model innovation; Start-up enterprise; Business model canvas; Business model generation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Transports, and transport infrastructures enable and deliver vital societal functions in today’s society. At the same time, as sustainability becomes more and more important these sectors fail to enable the rate of change that international and national policies calls for. READ MORE

6. 15. Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of Energy renovations. A case-study of a multi-family building in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Georgia Betsi; [2021]
   Keywords : Energy renovations; Life Cycle Assessment; Life Cycle Costing; Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment; Shadow cost; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Various renovations were applied to the existing post-war building stock of the so called “Swedish Million Program”, that were built during the 1965 and 1974 period. Only 20% of those buildings were renovated and still the rest of them remains in need of vast renovations, to mitigate the climatic impact of the existing building stock. READ MORE