Building Materials at Lund University does research and teaching on the materials that are used in the construction sector. The goal of our research is to study and understand processes in materials. For many years, two main areas of research have been durability of concrete and moisture problems related to construction materials. We also work in other fields, for example building biology, durabil

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AreasSediment Transport Wave Generation and Propagation Beach Evolution  Coastal Protection Ship Generated Waves and Erosion Research collaborators The following links will open the research collaborators' websitesUS Army Corps Engineers, Vicksburg, USATechnical University of Braunschweig, GermanyTokyo University of Science, JapanSouth China Sea Institute of OceanologyChinese Academy of Sciences,

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This is a very broad research field that involves several aspects of the impacts of climate variability and climate change on hydrology. It includes food production, hydro-electricity production, and hydrological pressures connected to climate in several parts of the world. It has been a research field at the Division for more than 20 years.AreasModelling the Coupling between Climate and Hydrology

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Remote sensing data combined with modeling techniques are increasingly used in hydrological studies. These data provide observation of multiple hydrological variables both in time and space. The remote sensing in hydrology group uses satellite data, data driven approaches, and machine learning algorithms to monitor hydrological variables as well as to assess the water resources from regional to gl

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A large proportion of our freshwater resources are hidden under the soil surface. Our research focuses on protecting groundwater resources. Subsurface water is normally of good quality, but also vulnerable due to contamination risks. Soil moisture dynamics are important in agricultural production. We conduct research, mainly in arid areas in China and North Africa, on irrigation techniques and soi

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Building Physics is a division within the Department of Building and Environmental Technology. The Division of Building Physics studies how heat, moisture and air are distributed and transported through building components and within buildings. The research results are used to develop and connect individual materials to building components, such as foundations, exterior walls, windows, roofs and t

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A wetland is an ecosystem that is flooded by water either permanently or seasonally. Wetlands play a number of roles including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients, and support of plants and animals. Wetlands are the most biologically diverse of all ecosystems. In comparison, a constructed wetland is an artificial wetland system treating municipal or industri

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Building Services Engineering includes the interactions of the technical installations with people, operations and climate. The Division of Building Services conducts research and training in technical installations with regards to function, indoor environment, energy use and resource use. Our main area is the installations in buildings. Oher types of spaces can also be included, such as vehicles,

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Construction Management is an applied, interdisciplinary subject dealing with the management of the construction process from idea to reuse. The construction process refers to the circular process that includes the various stages of construction: procurement, design, production, management, rebuilding, renovation and dismantling in an overall perspective. Central issues are how the cooperation bet

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The Division of Risk Management and Societal Safety performs research and education that aim to develop safer, more resilient and sustainable systems, organisations and societes. We perform descriptive research focusing on developing knowledge about how people, organisations and society prevent, prepare for, deal with, recover from, and learn and adapt to events that might threaten something of va

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Structural Engineering encompasses the principles and methodologies involved in the design, analysis, assessment and management of buildings, bridges, and other structures. The design objective for new structures is to achieve adequate safety and serviceability under the influence of the relevant loads and actions during the service life of the structure. Assessment and an efficient management of

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In Water Resources Engineering, research is pursued on how water resides and is transported in nature and in urban systems. Studies are carried out on the movement of rainwater through land and foundations, how rain and melted snow reach rivers, flooding and the design of systems to reduce the consequences of flooding, as well as on how water flows, the spread of pollutants, and erosion along open

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Buildings account for a significant amount of the total energy use in Sweden. Aside from requiring a lot of energy and environmental impact to construct, they have continual energy needs throughout their lifespan. Our work is focused on creating energy-efficient buildings and neighbourhoods with a low environmental impact. Some of the focus areas are the utilisation of passive solar energy through

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The Department of Building and Environmental Technology pursues teaching and research in the construction and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure such as tunnels, bridges, dams and waterways with regard to their function, safety, environmental effects and durability. Its activities cover a broad field, from the melting of snow and flooding of regions, via buildings, bridges and conduits, d

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Division of Fire Safety Engineering The Division of Fire Safety Engineering is responsible for some of the key courses of the Swedish-taught, 5 year Fire Safety Engineering programme (Civilingenjör i brandteknik) at Lund University. In addition, the Division is involved in an international joint Master's programme: International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (IMFSE). Fire Safety Eng

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Division of Fire Safety Engineering The research at the Division of Fire Safety Engineering has during the years encompassed the description of the evolution of a fire, human behaviour in the event of fire, extinguishing techniques and extinguishing agents, industrial fire protection systems, design related to fire technology, and community emergency services. Today the research is focused on the

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Division of Fire Safety Engineering The links on this page open in the Lund University Research Portal.  Var god vänta... Doctoral theses Doctoral theses at Fire Safety Engineering - in Lund University's Research Portal Licentiate theses Licentiate theses at Fire Safety Engineering - in Lund University's Research Portal Finished degree projects Finished degree projects at Fire Safety Engineering -

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Division of Fire Safety Engineering The Fire Laboratory at the Division of Fire Safety Engineering at Lund University has a long history in fire science and in the education of fire safety engineers. The Fire Laboratory is located on the Lund University campus and primarily used for education and research performing fire tests in smaller scales. If larger test is required, we use the possibility t

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The research at the Department covers a broad spectrum of fundamental and applied issues in the built society, the physical infrastructure and the environment. One general focus area at LTH is building technology, where the challenges are to improve productivity, reduce energy consumption, increase quality, improve safety and reduce life cycle costs.Another challenge for society is to handle the c

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