Search for dissertations about: "courtyard"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the word courtyard.

  2. 1. Numerical modelling of sound propagation to closed urban courtyards

    Author : Maarten Hornikx; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; courtyard; urban noise abatement schemes; pseudospectral; road traffic noise; equivalent sources method; scale model study; urban canyon;

    Abstract : Because modern urban environments suffer from excessive levels of road traffic noise, access to closed courtyards is essential in order to offer urban sound environments of high quality with regard to health and perceived sound. To reach this quality, which is described by the quiet side definition, the 24-hour equivalent noise level should be below 45 dB(A). READ MORE

  4. 2. Bebyggelsemönster i medelhavsområdet: en studie av medinan i Fes ställd i relief mot Siena|

    Author : Abdellah Abarkan; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; community unit; Mediterranean; space analysis; physical structure; medieval; quarter; primary pattern unit; Siena; urban pattern; medina of Fes;

    Abstract : This thesis is an analysis and comparative study of medieval Mediterranean urban patterns. With urban patterns is meant the arrangement of houses and public spaces with special regard to the relations between them. The thesis contains four parts. Previous research on Muslim cities is described and commented in the first part. READ MORE

  5. 3. Machiya : architecture and history of the Kyoto town house

    Author : Karin Löfgren; KTH; []
    Keywords : machiya; japanese architecture; japanses tea ceremony and cerchant culture; ;

    Abstract : Machiya is the term for a traditional house type, a merchantand artisan dwelling found in the cities. The focus of the thesisis on the spatial qualities and technical structure of themachiya in relation to the specific use of the house type. READ MORE

  6. 4. CFRP strengthening of concrete slabs, with and without openings : experiment, analysis, design and field application

    Author : Ola Enochsson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Structural Engineering; Konstruktionsteknik;

    Abstract : Rehabilitation and strengthening of concrete structures with externally bonded FRP (Fibre Reinforced Polymers) has been a viable technique for at least a decade. The most common way to strengthen a structure is in flexure where thedesign normally follows traditional concrete design, with exceptions for control of bond and anchorage related to the FRP. READ MORE