Essays about: "transportation in construction site"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 29 essays containing the words transportation in construction site.

  1. 21. Sustainable mass handling : Modelling quantities of excavated soil and rock in residential construction projects

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Filip Israelsson; [2014]
    Keywords : sustainable mass handling; excavated soil and rock;

    Abstract : An efficient handling process of aggregates and excavated soil and rock will be of increasing importance in expanding urban regions. The construction of residences, infrastructure and commercial areas generate significant amounts of soil and rock that can be re-used more efficiently as construction material, minimizing transportation and environmental impact. READ MORE

  3. 22. Embodied carbon for residential buildings : A life cycle assessment for concrete and wooden framed buildings

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

    Author : Stina Grönvall; Matilda Lundquist; Clara Pedersen Bergli; [2014]
    Keywords : Embodied carbon; residential buildings; wooden frame; concrete frame; LCA;

    Abstract : The consulting firm Atkins has developed a tool to help constructers plan urban areas but the tool is lacking data about embodied carbon in Sweden. The embodied carbon is the total carbon dioxide equivalents that are emitted from the material used in constructing a residential building as well as the energy used at the construction site and during demolition. READ MORE

  4. 23. Opportunities and challenges of a Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Tsumeb, Namibia

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Elliott Croset; [2014]
    Keywords : Waste management; recycling; informal sector; waste characterization; Namibia; Tsumeb; integrated waste management;

    Abstract : The handling of wastes is an eternal problem, all societies are confronted to this issue. Their origins are very diverse, they could come from industrial activities, power production, shops, retail or household for instance. READ MORE

  5. 24. Material flows in the waterjet industry : an environmental perspective

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Daniele Abbatelli; [2014]
    Keywords : waterjet; abrasive; LCA; Life Cycle Assessment; olivine; garnet;

    Abstract : Abrasive Waterjet cutting (AWJ) presents many advantages over competing machining techniques, but several issues are related to the high volume of materials (and in particular of abrasive) used in the process. In this study, the environmental impact of the material flows in the abrasive waterjet industry has been analyzed adopting a life cycle perspective in order to individuate which phases place the largest burden on the environment. READ MORE

  6. 25. Value Stream Mapping of Atlas Copco CTO India

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Shirish Kumar; Abel Yoseph; [2012]
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    Abstract : The Construction Tools & Organization (CTO) division of Atlas Copco India is growing and demonstrating positive business results, however, it is faced with challenges due to rapid growth. The production lead times are 25-30% longer than its sister factory in Kalmar, which causes excess inventory and unnecessary costs. READ MORE