Search for dissertations about: "cause and consequence"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 177 swedish dissertations containing the words cause and consequence.
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1. Teaching and Learning Historical Explanation : Teacher and Student Cases from Lower and Upper Secondary History
Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate and analyse how teachers and students understand the concept of historical explanation in the context of classroom teaching practices. The thesis is made up of four studies that investigate different aspects of understanding, focusing on either teacher or student understanding as expressed in words and actions. READ MORE
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2. Aggregating Case Studies of Vehicle Crashes by Means of Causation Charts : An Evaluation and Revision of the Driving Reliability and Error Analysis Method
Abstract : There is a need for increased knowledge about causes to motor-vehicle crashes and their prevention. Multidisciplinary in-depth case studies can provide detailed causation data that is otherwise unattainable. Such data might allow the formulation of hypotheses of causes and causal relationships for further study. READ MORE
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3. Thermal Barrier Coatings : Failure Mechanisms and Life Prediction
Abstract : Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) use in the hot sections of gas turbine engine enables them to run at higher temperatures, and as a consequence, achieve higher thermal efficiency. For full operational exploitation of TBCs, understanding their failure and knowing the service life is essential. READ MORE
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4. Petroleum Production and Exploration : Approaching the End of Cheap Oil with Bottom-Up Modeling
Abstract : The theme of this thesis is the depletion of petroleum (crude oil and natural gas). Are there reasons to be concerned about an ‘end of cheap oil’ in the near future? There is a lively debate regarding this issue. The debate is sometimes described as a clash of ‘concerned’ natural scientists and ‘unconcerned’ economists. READ MORE
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5. Noise reduction of hydraulic systems : design considerations and methods
Abstract : AS A CONSEQUENCE OF increased requirements concerning pleasant working conditions, the system designer of today is facing challenges besides the traditional performance related ones. Subjects such as cleanliness, low sound and vibration levels etc. play important roles in modern system development. READ MORE