Search for dissertations about: "affordable"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 188 swedish dissertations containing the word affordable.

  2. 1. Institutional prerequisites for affordable housing development : A comparative study of Germany and Sweden

    Author : Anna Granath Hansson; Thomas Kalbro; Alexandra Weitkamp; KTH; []
    Keywords : affordable housing; housing policy; urban planning; building law; institutional change; Real Estate and Construction Management; Fastigheter och byggande;

    Abstract : This thesis was written against the background of intense public debate on increasing housing shortages and housing policy reform in Germany and Sweden. Potential reforms to increase housing development volumes, especially in the affordable segment, are analysed using theories of institutional change with focus on urban planning, building law and housing policy. READ MORE

  4. 2. Affordable reconfigurable assembly tooling : an aircraft development and manufacturing perspective

    Author : Henrik Kihlman; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : Industry has changed in recent years. Increased globalization has led to a situation where few manufacturers build their own complete products "in-house". This situation is no different in the aerospace industry. In fact, aircraft manufacturers who build their complete aircraft in­ house are uncommon today. READ MORE

  5. 3. Affordable automation for airframe assembly : developing of key enabling technologies

    Author : Henrik Kihlman; Mats Björkman; Giorgos Nikoleris; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : Building aircraft is a challenging field. An aircraft has a life expectancy of 40 years, compared to just 10 years for a car. Given the vibrations of flying at close to Mach one at an altitude of 10,000 meters, these machines must function flawlessly in a tough environment. This demands high quality in the assembly processes. READ MORE

  6. 4. On Manufacturing Technology as an Enabler of Flexibility : Affordable Reconfigurable Tooling and Force-Controlled Robotics

    Author : Marie Jonsson; Mats Björkman; Lars Pejryd; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : In order to survive in today’s global market many manufacturing companies seek flexibility to reduce product lead times and meet changing market demands. Manufacturing equipment forms the base of the production system and manufacturing technology with the capability to adapt to any changes in prerequisites is thus a key enabler of flexibility. READ MORE

  7. 5. Formal and Informal Practices for Affordable Urban housing : Case study: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    Author : Medard Zephyrin Mushumbusi; Inga Britt Werner; Volker Kreibich; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Civil engineering and architecture; Samhällsbyggnadsteknik och arkitektur;

    Abstract : This thesis attempts to ascertain the magnitude of the urban housingproblem in Tanzania and endeavours to evaluate the strategies that thegovernment has been employing to address this problem. Informal andformal practices in urban housing are compared. READ MORE