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On the Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere and Ocean Using Direct and Reflected GNSS Signals
(Doctoral thesis, 2022)The Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) signals have shown great potential for remote sensing applications. The ubiquitous GNSS signals in direct or reflected geometry can be processed to retrieve different geophysical ... -
Optimal design of offshore wind turbine support structures under uncertainty - Towards a framework for practical reliability-based design optimization
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2020:33, Doctoral thesis, 2020)As part of efforts to reduce the costs of offshore wind energy, optimization methods for the design of support structures are an important contribution. In order to account for the uncertainties in the design process without ... -
Optimising Construction Projects as Value Delivery Systems - Expanding the theoretical foundation
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2019:287, Doctoral thesis, 2019)In the last few decades, the advent of Lean Construction (LC) has been a driving force behind a paradigm shift in the construction industry. One of the greatest consequences has been the realisation that projects are indeed ... -
Optimizing Energy and Indoor Climate Systems in Swimming Facilities
(Doctoral theses at NTNU, 2023:194, Doctoral thesis, 2023)This thesis treats the subject of increased energy efficiency in buildings. Swimming facilities, a building type designed for improving public health and well-being, are documented in the literature as having considerable ... -
Persontransport i småbyer : endringer i transportsystemet og valg av transportmiddel
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Predicting flows in ungauged small rural catchments using hydrological modelling
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2019:322, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Flow data are important information for water resources management such as flood risk management, water utilization, and environmental impact assessment in a changing environment. However, most of the catchments that we ... -
Prediction Model and Simulation Tool for Time and Costs of Drill and Blast Tunnelling
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Prediction of load-displacement behaviour and capacity ofaxially loaded piles in clay based on analyses and interpretation of pile load test results
(Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU, 1503-8181; 2012:97, Doctoral thesis, 2012)The main objective of the work presented herein was to develop new semi-empirical design procedures for determination of bearing capacity and load-displacement response of axially loaded piles in clay. Hereunder also ... -
Probabilistic assessment of first-year ice ridge loads on offshore structures
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2024:45, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Advancements in technological capabilities, growing energy demands, and climate change are making offshore regions with floating sea ice increasingly attractive for infrastructure development. Notable examples include the ... -
Probabilistic, Non-probabilistic, and Distributionally Robust Approaches to Reliability Assessments: With a Focus on the Design of Arctic Offshore Structures
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Project Flexibility in Large Engineering Projects
(Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU, 1503-8181; 2006:175, Doctoral thesis, 2006)Traditionally, projects tend to strive for increased predictability by managing details and attempting to bring all variables under control. However, experience shows that the chance of realising a plan without major ... -
Promoting Psychological Safety for the Development of Positive Digital Mindsets: Expanding knowledge of the design phase of construction projects
(Doctoral thesis, 2023)Digitalization requires significant changes in organizational and project structures. Human factors are critical to the success of both small and large digital initiatives. Construction project design teams are highly ... -
Quick-clay landslide mitigation using potassium chloride
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2017:234, Doctoral thesis, 2017)Highly sensitive postglacial marine clays, termed quick clays, represent a risk for large retrogressive or progressive landslides such as the well-documented Rissa quick-clay landslide in 1978. Landslide susceptibility ... -
Railway Ballast Characteristics, Selection Criteria and Performance
(Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU, 1503-8181; 2014:259, Doctoral thesis, 2014)This work is a comprehensive investigation to find to what extent simple laboratory tests e.g. Los Angeles abrasion and micro-Deval might be suitable for predicting real railway ballast performance with respect to deformation ... -
Rainfall-Induced Landslides in a Changing Climate
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2022:187, Doctoral thesis, 2022)Rainfall-induced landslides pose a great risk to society and cause catastrophic consequences including environmental damages, economic losses, deaths, and injuries all around the world. Such landslides are typically ... -
REACTION TO FIRE CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING PRODUCTS: ASSESSMENT OF THE SMOKE PRODUCTION: Hazard Assessment, ISO Fire Test Methods and Development of Empirical Smoke Prediction Models
(Dr.ingeniøravhandling, 0809-103X; 1994:130, Doctoral thesis, 1994)The thesis presents a comprehensive study on assessment of smoke production properties of building products. Primarily the hazard related to the loss of visibility is considered. The starting point has been to investigate ... -
Reconstruction of 3D Building Models with Semantic Information Using Crowdsourcing Approaches
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2023:396, Doctoral thesis, 2023)Over the last decade, increasing municipalities have decided to gear up the construction of smart cities. The transformation to a smart city requires to digitalize the whole city as faithfully as possible. To accomplish ... -
Reliability Analysis of Monopile Foundations for Offshore Wind Turbines
(Doctoral thesis at NTNU;2016:171, Doctoral thesis, 2016)Initiated by the increasing energy demands and instabilities in oil and gas prices there is an ongoing transition from the conventional to the renewable energy sources across Europe. The goal is to satisfy 20% of the energy ... -
Reliability Analysis Using Finite Elements for Geotechnical Slope Stability Evaluations
(Doctoral thesis at NTNU;2015:318, Doctoral thesis, 2015)This thesis contributes to the application of reliability analysis in geotechnical slope stability analysis, particularly for clay slopes. Case studies demonstrate the applicability of the presented theoretical framework ... -
Remotely sensed data for bathymetric mapping and ecohydraulics modelling in rivers
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2022:135, Doctoral thesis, 2022)River management decisions must be based on the best knowledge available. But acquiring information on river conditions and translating it into sufficient mitigation measures can be both time- and resource demanding. Remote ...