Search for dissertations about: "building material technology"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 486 swedish dissertations containing the words building material technology.
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6. Critical Moisture Conditions for Mould Growth on Building Materials
Abstract : Materials that are stored or used in damp climates may be subject to mould growth. However, all materials are not equally susceptible to mould growth. For each specific material, there is a critical moisture level. If this is exceeded, there is a risk that mould fungi will develop on the material. READ MORE
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7. Effect of high-temperature drying on spruce and larch Shape stability, mechanical properties and mould growth
Abstract : Shape stability, the ability of the wood to retain its shape, is one of the most important parameters when using timber as a building material and for other applications. Generally, timber undergoes changes in dimensions and shape when its moisture content is changed. READ MORE
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8. Mould on building materials - A calorimetric study of fungal activity as a function of environmental factors
Abstract : Mould problems in buildings have become a growing concern during the past decades. The growth of mould fungi indoors deteriorates air quality, influences human health and causes economical losses. Preventing mould growth from occurring is a more cost effective option than cleaning and renovation of buildings with mould problems. READ MORE
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9. Service life estimation in building design : A development of the factor method
Abstract : The built environment usually constitutes a very important part of the real capital of a nation, and the construction sector represents more than 10% of the yearly Gross National Product of the industrialised world. Good planning of all construction is important, and consideration of the service life of the work is of great interest and is a significant aspect of sustainability considerations. READ MORE
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10. Foam concrete as a structural material
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