• Benefits of using digital tools at the construction site. A case study exploring opportunities and limitation for Veidekke Stavanger 

      Wiggen, Lars Kalberg (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-25)
      The construction industry is behind the other industries in mainland Norway in terms of productivity and the use of digital tools. Veidekke wants to become in the forefront when it comes to using digital tools and ...
    • CFD-simulations of flow over large turbine blades under extreme load conditions 

      Hjorteland, Stian (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-29)
      The goal of this project is to investigate the opportunity of performing CFD-analysis of flow over a large offshore wind turbine at a high angle of attack during extreme loading conditions. At a 90° angle of attack, the ...
    • Co-axial Propeller Configuration Optimization 

      Günther, Adrian Otter Falch (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-29)
      The majority of research into Co-axial rotor setup involves same-sized propellers. Different-sized propellers have received less attention. The combination of low Reynolds number ( < 500 000) and different-sized propellers ...
    • Concrete fatigue of onshore wind turbine foundations 

      Børsheim, Håkon (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-15)
      Climate challenges have led to greater focus on renewable energy sources and the development of wind turbines has become increasingly popular. There are both advantages and disadvantages with the use of wind turbines. The ...
    • Datamodell og måledataanalyse for Bybrua i Stavanger 

      Felberg, Sander Albin (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020)
      Denne oppgaven omhandler datamodellering og måledataanalyse av Bybrua i Stavanger. Hovedmålet er å konstruere en datamodell som samsvarer med den virkelige broen, i tillegg til å kartlegge de ulike egenfrekvensene og ...
    • Detectability of fatigue cracks in metals. 

      Alvi, Taimour Zafar (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020)
      The repetitive cyclic loading are the main cause of fatigue in metals and consequently their failure. Furthermore, the defects due to fatigue such as surface breaking and sub-surface, drastically effects the integrity of ...
    • Dynamic response of a floating bridge under wind conditions from field measurements 

      Syper, Joanna; Zhao, Ran (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-28)
      The long and slender floating structures across the wide and deep waters are exposed for considerable environmental loads. In this study, the dynamic response of a curved floating pontoon bridge supported by side mooring ...
    • E39 and Slipforming of environmental-friendly concrete 

      Kahsai, Bereket (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-15)
      Slipforming is a construction method that has been used in many years for production of concrete structures and it is mainly suited for tall structures such as towers, bridge columns, silos, and offshore platforms with ...
    • The Effect of CO2 Curing on Cement-Based Materials 

      Afaghi, Mohammad (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-15)
      Early carbonation curing of concrete elements has been shown to be a promising sustainable technology for CO2 capture and utilization, which would be beneficial for the environment. It has been found that carbonation curing ...
    • Effect of Micro Silica on Alkali Activated Repair Mortar 

      Shamsolketabi, Alimohammad (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-14)
      In this era, concrete acts as a primary role in construction technology. Therefore, it is essential to pay widespread attention to the side effects of concrete products for the environment. On the other hand, the vulnerability ...
    • Effects of impacts from large supply vessels on jacket structures 

      Tran, Tuan Minh (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-06-16)
      The primary function of a jacket structure is to support the weight of the topside structure by the weight to the foundation. In addition, the jacket structure must also be designed to resist accidental loads, such as boat ...
    • Effekten av å tilsette CO2 i fersk betong 

      Kjos, Andreas Teslo (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06)
      Tilsetting av karbondioksid (CO2) i fersk betong er potensielt en ny metode for produksjon av en mer bærekraftig betong. Tidligere forskning har vist lovende resultater angående effekten på betongens mekaniske egenskaper ...
    • Finite Element Modelling and Analysis of Axial Settlement of Light Poles 

      Rasmussen, Simen (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020)
      The slip joint technology is a method for connecting two conical pole segments together, without the use of bolts or grout, thus reducing time of installation and the need of maintenance. In recent years there have been ...
    • Fully resolved CFD simulation of a tidal stream turbine in bidirectional duct 

      Owolabi, Jibola (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020)
      Renewable energy, in it’s present contribution, is inadequate to meet up with the global energy demand. Though the Tidal current energy is known for its inherent great potential, its impact in the world’s total renewable ...
    • Local joint flexibility of tubular offshore joints with eccentric brace to chord connections 

      Thorkildsen, Alexander (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-30)
      Local joint flexibility of tubular offshore joints has been researched to be able to account for correct deflection and redistribution of member forces and moments. This has shown to improve design life prediction for ...
    • Luftinnføring i betong med Portland-flygeaske sementer: Karboninnhold i- og behandling av flygeaske 

      Skjeggerud, Magnus Gade (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)
      Ved produksjon av betong for utvendige værutsatte konstruksjoner er frostbestandighet viktig. Å oppnå kravene til frostbestandig luftinnhold er ikke alltid så enkelt bl.a. fordi luftinnføring kan være følsomt overfor selv ...
    • Modelling and Analysis of the City Bridge of Stavanger 

      Hovind, Pål Ruben (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07)
      At the City Bridge of Stavanger, or Bybrua, there have been recorded vibrations of stay cables that does not have a clear explanation. Due to the age of the structure and this occurrence, Statens Vegvesen and University ...
    • Numerical modeling of recycled fibre reinforced concrete beams and comparison with experimental findings 

      Bernhoft, Katerina (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)
      The presented work has the main focus on fibre reinforced concrete (FRC). FRC is examined in ATENA, and the numerical results are compared to the experimental. The first part of this report treats the concept of nonlinear ...
    • Numerical Simulation of Industrial Ultrasonic Testing of Material 

      Pezeshki, Hadi Jr (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-29)
      In this thesis, numerical simulation of ultrasonic testing is developed by modeling three different materials including Perspex, water, and steel in each model. Procedures of calibration of An angle probe including timebase ...
    • Optimization of Multirotor UAV Endurance 

      Sem, Sølve Sætre (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020)
      Advancements in the technology of electric motors, batteries and control modules have facilitated a steep increase in the interest of small battery-powered multirotor aircraft. Unmanned areal vehicles (UAV) of this type ...