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Material- and Energy efficiency is necessary for the creation of a sustainable society. Based on an assumed need for sustainable design to be more cost efficient in highly cost conscious markets, such as in China, this thesis rapport presents a working model for implementation of sustainable alternatives to traditional measures. Focus is laid on potentiating not only from an environmental perspect

Hybrid systems-those composed of the interaction of discrete and continuous inputs, outputs, states, and dynamic equations-are an important class of models of complex, real-world phenomena. However, the simulation tools currently available seem to be (1) ad hoc retro fitting of existing packages, (2) hastily-built new languages, or (3) specialized software for particular subclasses (e.g., piecewis

Due to the corrosion problem in reinforced concrete structures, the use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars may be preferred in place of traditional reinforcing steel. FRP bars are used in concrete constructions to boost the strength of structural elements and retain their longevity. In this study, the axial load carrying capacity (ALCC) of the FRP-reinforced concrete columns has been evaluated

One problem when new controllers or control systems are built is the test of the controllers or the control systems. One way to test the controller is to build a real process to test the controller against. Another way to test the controller is to build the process-model in some kind of computer simulation tool. The advantages of using a simulation tool in a computer are quite many. For example

Människors köpmönster ändras i takt med att digitala lösningar blir en allt mer integrerad del i deras vardag. Det blir allt lättare att hitta produktinformation och inköp kan utföras var som helst. Denna förändring är lätt att se inom de flesta delar av detaljhandeln, men inom livsmedelsbranschen är förändringen inte lika tydlig. Syftet med detta examensarbete var att genomföra en analys av köpmAs digital solutions become a more integrated part of peoples’ everyday life, their purchasing patterns are changing. Today it is easier to research products and purchases can be performed anytime, anywhere. The change is apparent in most retail sectors but not as much in the fast moving consumer goods sector. By using a user-centred approach this master thesis aim to analyse the user behaviour wi

To predict maximal exercise capacity, we have developed the rating of perceived capacity (RPC) scale, based on metabolic equivalents (METs). MET values from 1 to 20 were listed on a progressive scale and linked to physical activities. Test subjects rated their perceived capacity by choosing the most strenuous activity and the corresponding MET value that they could sustain for 30 min. In order to

Hours spent sitting by computers or swiping on phones have taken a toll on people’s hands and wrists. Our hands are valuable tools that we often take for granted. We use them to brush our teeth, open doors and wash our dishes. Menial tasks that most of us complete without a second thought. However, if your wrists are worn out for any reason - be it a disease, syndrome injury or overstrain - these

In wireless communication, resources like bandwidth and energy are scarce and extremely valuable, any system should serve as many users as possible while preserving high Quality of Service (QoS) for the best user experience. Accordingly, the Base Station (BS) has the responsibility to optimally schedule its resources to the users based on the available information. Consequently, the whole process