Essays about: "wood market"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 208 essays containing the words wood market.

  1. 26. FEM modelling of sound reduction index in partition CLT wall

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper; Lunds universitet/Teknisk akustik

    Author : Adam Hultin; Erik Hörström; [2020]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Constructing buildings with wood brings many advantages, especially regarding environmental aspects, which has brought an up-rise in these types of structures. However, one of the main issues regarding wooden structures is its tendency to perform poorly acoustically in lower frequencies compared to heavier structures. READ MORE

  3. 27. Biochar production from wood waste for GHG reduction : A case-study from the construction industry

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Tara Mirovic; [2020]
    Keywords : Biochar; pyrolysis; LCA; environmental management; carbon sequestration; GHG; waste; circular economy; construction;

    Abstract : Skanska, Sweden’s leading project development and construction groups, is increasingly striving for innovative solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations and close the loop on waste materials. The company has expressed interest in investing in a pyrolysis plant in the Stockholm region to produce biochar out of wood waste from construction sites. READ MORE

  4. 28. Environmental performance of kitchens – A case study of a Ballingslöv kitchen from a life cycle perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Annie Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : Kitchen; Life cycle assessment; Consumer behaviour; Tabletop; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Kitchens are an essential part of the interior design in buildings. With the increased focus on sustainability in the building industry it is therefore of interest to investigate the environmental performance of kitchens. READ MORE

  5. 29. Comparative Life Cycle Assessments of Conventional Products and 3D-Printed Wood-Plastic Composite Alternatives

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Sangho Kim; [2020]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment; Wood-plastic composite; Additive manufacturing; 3D printing; Environmental impact; Global warming; Livscykelanalys; Träplastkomposit; Additive tillverkningsteknik; Friformsframställning; Miljöpåverkan; Global uppvärmning;

    Abstract : As additive manufacturing gains market potential as a mainstream process in various sectors of industry, there is a growing need for addressing environmental aspects of this technology and the materials associated with it. In this master thesis, comparative life cycle assessments (LCAs) from cradle to grave between the conventional products and 3D-printed alternatives made of wood-plastic composite (WPC) were conducted based on the ISO 14044:2006 standard. READ MORE

  6. 30. How to Achieve Profitable Growht for SME:s : A Study of the Swedish Wood Industry

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

    Author : Pontus Larsson; Fredrik Möller; [2020]
    Keywords : Tillväxt; SME; aktiviteter;

    Abstract : Profit and growth are the pillars of all business enterprises. The Swedish wood industry has historically been characterized by pressured margins and marginal growth, and in particular SME's have had many challenges in regard to long-term success. READ MORE