Search for dissertations about: "Road climate"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 92 swedish dissertations containing the words Road climate.
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6. Winter Road Conditions and Traffic Accidents in Sweden and UK - Present and Future Climate Scenarios
Abstract : This thesis investigates the distribution of slippery roads in Sweden and the UK for the present climate and how this may be affected by climate change for the rest of the century. It also addresses future scenarios for traffic accidents and winter road maintenance. READ MORE
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7. Road structures under climate and land use change : Bridging the gap between science and application
Abstract : Future changes in climate and land use are likely to affect catchment hydrological responses and consequently influence the amount of runoff reaching roads. Blockages and damage to under-dimensioned infrastructure can be extremely costly for the regions affected. READ MORE
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8. Managing knowledge sharing of extreme weather induced impacts on land transport infrastructure : Case study of the Swedish Transport Administration
Abstract : Extreme weather events and effects of climate change are threats to the transport sector’s functionality and safety. Risk management in this context implies a necessity to focus on the connection between near-term experiences and coping strategies on one hand, and long-term adaptation analyses on the other. READ MORE
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9. Performance Measures of Road Infrastructures
Abstract : Roads are transport infrastructures that play a fundamental role in the development of societies and businesses. They are valuable assets, as they connect places, provide mobility, create jobs and stimulate economic prosperity. READ MORE
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10. Technical and contractual aspects in winter highway and railway operation and maintenance : a survey of current technical systems and contract forms in Sweden
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