Search for dissertations about: "walking frequency"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 48 swedish dissertations containing the words walking frequency.

2. 1. Assessment of active commuting behaviour : walking and bicycling in Greater Stockholm

   Author : Erik Stigell; Peter Schantz; Andreas Nilsson; Maria Hagströmer; Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; walking; cycling; commuting; validity; reproducibility; distance; duration; velocity; frequency; seasonality; Sports; Idrott; Samhällsvetenskap Humaniora; Social Sciences Humanities; Sports Science;

   Abstract : Walking and bicycling to work, active commuting, can contribute to sustainable mobility and provide regular health-enhancing physical activity for individuals. Our knowledge of active commuting behaviours in general and in different mode and gender groups in particular is limited. READ MORE

4. 2. A Virtual Design Studio for Low-Frequency Sound from Walking in Lightweight Buildings

   Author : Nata Amiryarahmadi; Sweden Chalmers University of Technology; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Lightweight floors; Walking sound; Low frequency; Annoyance; Virtual design studio;

   Abstract : In recent years there has been a growing interest for building lightweight multistorey woodenresidential buildings in countries like Sweden with large and renewable forests. While positive aspectsof these buildings, such as sustainability, ease of construction and lightness, motivate building more inwood, poor acoustic performance is a risk which concerns the wooden-building industry. READ MORE

5. 3. Measurement and perception of sound insulation from 20 Hz between dwellings

   Author : Rikard Öqvist; Fredrik Ljunggren; Roger Johnsson; Anders Ågren; Berndt Zeitler; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Sound insulation; Lightweight constructions; Annoyance; Measurement uncertainty; Low frequency; Building Acoustics; Walking noise; Teknisk akustik; Engineering Acoustics;

   Abstract : Population growth and urbanization are projected by the United Nations to add 2,5 billionpeople to the world’s urban population by 2050. We need to construct buildings in anunprecedented scale to meet global housing demand. Sustainable development is critical. READ MORE

6. 4. Vibrations in timber floors : Dynamic properties and human perception

   Author : Kirsi Jarnerö; Anders Professor; Tomi Toratti; Linnéuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; wooden floor; timber floor; vibration; design criteria; damping; frequency; questionnaire; field test; socio-vibrational survey; vibration annoyance; vibration disturbance; Byggteknik; Civil engineering;

   Abstract : Springiness and vibrations of timber floors are familiar to many as a ‘live’ feelwhen walking on them, especially if living in single family housing with timberframework. Since the building regulations in Sweden changed to performancedependentrequirements in 1994 the use of timber in multifamily housing hasincreased. READ MORE

7. 5. What do users tell you?: Considerations when collecting and analyzing opinions in traffic planning

   Author : Charlotte Wahl; Trafik och väg; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; street characteristics; annoyance; occurrence; traffic-related phenomenon; User; walking frequency; user involvement;

   Abstract : Users’ perceptions of their traffic environment are of interest to both researchers and practitioners within the realm of traffic planning. The aim of this thesis is to contribute to methodological considerations when collecting and analyzing users’ opinions on features in their traffic environment. READ MORE