Search for dissertations about: "hazardous building materials"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words hazardous building materials.

  2. 1. Predicting hazardous materials in the Swedish building stock using data mining

    Author : Pei-Yu Wu; Avdelningen för Byggnadsfysik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

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  4. 2. Applications of Solid-Phase Microextraction to Chemical Characterization of Materials Used in Road Construction

    Author : Bing Tang; Ulf Isacsson; Xiaohu Lu; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Asphalt release agents; Petroleum oils; Vegetable oils; Bituminous sealants; Bitumen; Emissions; Monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy - Attenuated Total Reflectance; Gel Permeation Chromatography; Mass Spectrometry; Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry; Thermogravimetric Analysis; Headspace; Solid-phase microextraction; Calibration.; Building engineering; Byggnadsteknik;

    Abstract : Environmental and health aspects of road materials have been discussed for a long time, mostly regarding bitumen and bitumen fumes. However, just a few studies on other types of road materials have been reported. READ MORE

  5. 3. Green procurement of buildings: estimation of environmental impact and life-cycle cost

    Author : Eva Sterner; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Steel Structures; Stålbyggnad; Construction Engineering and Management; Byggproduktion;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on environmental impact reduction and life-cycle cost estimations in building procurement. The aim for the work presented in this thesis is to contribute to the understanding of whether costs and environmental impact of a building can be integrated in a, from the users perspective, practical model applied for tender evaluation. READ MORE

  6. 4. Leaching of Hazardous Substances from Concrete Constituents and Painted Wood Panels

    Author : Åse Togerö; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; thiocyanate; biocides; leaching; runoff; admixture; coatings; resin acids; blast furnace slag; toxic; fly ash; cement; tall oil; diffusion paints; concrete;

    Abstract : At a time of increased concern about environmental issues in the building sector, it is essential to know the environmental performance of different building materials. Knowledge of the possible release of hazardous substances in building materials is scarce, and these aspects have often been neglected in environmental assessment methods. READ MORE

  7. 5. Indoor air quality and chemical emissions of organic compounds in newly built low-energy preschools

    Author : Josefin Persson; Thanh Wang; Jessika Hagberg; Pim Leonards; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Indoor air quality; volatile organic compounds; brominated flame retardants; organophosphate flame retardants; low-energy preschools; environmental certification; indoor dust; surface wipes;

    Abstract : In 2010, the European Union (EU) introduced the “Energy performance of Buildings” directive, which stipulates that all new buildings must reduce their energy consumption by constructing low-energy buildings. This could be achieved by constructing airtight and energy efficient envelopes with functional building materials such as age-resistant plastic films, insulation and different sealing products. READ MORE