Essays about: "thesis on civil engineering works"

Found 4 essays containing the words thesis on civil engineering works.

  1. 1. Evaluation of the test procedure for a Rubber Balloon Soil Densitometer

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Mohammad Minhajur Ahmed; [2021]
    Keywords : Rubber Balloon Soil Densitometer; compacted soil; density; volumetric measurement; artificial pits.;

    Abstract : A Rubber Balloon Soil Densitometer is one of the essential apparatuses in Geotechnical Engineering to measure the in-place volume of compacted soil to calculate the soil density. In 2019, some renowned institutions and organizations, Vattenfall, Luleå University of Technology, Uppsala University, Lund University, and HydroResearch AB, were involved in a research project. READ MORE

  3. 2. Life Cycle Assessment of Civil Engineering Works : And Application of European Standards on the Mälar Project

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Malin Eriksson; [2019]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment; life cycle inventory; civil engineering works; sustainability assessment; environmental product declaration; sustainable development goals; global warming; construction products; construction materials; concrete; steel; CEEQUAL; standardisation;

    Abstract : In this thesis, a framework is constructed for a life cycle assessment within a civilengineering project. There are various methods available on how to conduct lifecycle assessments and this thesis explores one method related to civil engineeringworks. READ MORE

  4. 3. Material Characterization by Millimeter-Wave Techniques

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för elektro- och informationsteknik

    Author : Leonard Andersson; [2016]
    Keywords : Material Characterization; time domain; frequency domain; reflection; transmission; free space; permittivity; conductivity; PMMA; Silicon; Measurement; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master thesis investigates material characterization by reflection and transmission of electromagnetic waves in the 40-60 GHz band (millimeter-wave spectrum) for different materials. The free-space measurement method is a fast, efficient and non-destructive way of examining a material and is being researched by both academics and industries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Design of an Earthquake Proof One Family House : A house in alternative construction material, made for slum areas in Medellin, Colombia

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

    Author : Anna Fabisch; Anders Karlsson; [2007]
    Keywords : Earthquake; House; Colombia; South America;

    Abstract : One of mankind’s most important needs is the need for shelter. All around the world people live in lack of this basic need. Colombia is a South American country heavily burdened by civil war for many years. This has led to that many people have moved to the larger cities with large slum areas and bad living conditions. READ MORE