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Tree Canopy Cover in Christchurch, New Zealand 2018/19
(2022)Tree canopy cover (TCC) is an important way of describing urban forest extent and distribution and can be used to assess the ecosystem services they provide. Tree canopy cover was mapped for Christchurch, New Zealand by ... -
Tree Canopy Cover in Christchurch, New Zealand 2018/19
(University of Canterbury, 2022)Tree canopy cover (TCC) is an important way of describing urban forest extent and distribution and can be used to assess the ecosystem services they provide. Tree canopy cover was mapped for Christchurch, New Zealand ... -
Analysis of the treated wood market for agricultural and horticultural uses in New Zealand
(University of Canterbury, 2020)The forest industry contributed $1.91 billion to New Zealand’s GDP in 2019 (Infoshare, 2019), while the other primary sectors of agriculture and horticulture were also prominent in New Zealand’s economy (Westpac, 2016). ... -
Osterberg cell pile load test at Styx Mill overbridge
(University of CanterburyDept. of Civil Engineering, University of Canterbury, 2002)A bored pile constructed at the Styx Mill Bridge overpass, SH 1, in Christchurch, was load tested to determine axial compressive capacity. The testing technique involved using the Osterberg Load Cell, or O-cell. This ... -
Wooden posts – a review
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Roundwood (posts and poles) is an established wood product, making use of smaller diameter logs. Little literature on post production, the market size and value is available. While the New Zealand Dryland Forests ... -
Assessment of E. globoideawood properties at Atkinson
(University of Canterbury, 2020)EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report refers to the SWP work plan WP060 ‘Wood quality assessment of E. globoidea’. While growth characteristics of E. globoidea compare favourably to other eucalypt species in the NZDFI programme, ... -
Modelling growth of Eucalyptus spp. on New Zealand dryland micro-sites
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Optimising new PSP locations
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Executive summary: As part of an effort to develop a forest industry based on durable hardwood eucalypts in New Zealand, a network of sample plots for numerous species has been established throughout the country. Two ... -
Preliminary juvenile height yield models for three durable Eucalyptus species by integrating site-specific factors
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Executive summary Juvenile height growth models are useful to get an indication and understanding of site-species matching and initial decision making. Furthermore, juvenile height yield models are rare especially from ... -
Tree Canopy Cover in Wellington City and Suburbs, New Zealand
(University of Canterbury, 2021)Tree canopy cover (TCC) is an important way of describing urban forests and is necessary to assess the ecosystem services they provide. Tree canopy cover was estimated for Wellington City and Suburbs using an object-based ... -
Kate Valley Landfill, Peer Review Panel, Annual Report No. 15
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Waterway barrier design for protection of native aquatic values
(University of Canterbury, 2013)Introduction: New Zealand has around 51 species of native freshwater fish, with an additional 3 colonist species and 20 introduced species that are now considered naturalised in New Zealand waters (Allibone et al., ... -
Quantitative system dynamics modelling of organisational health/resilience of infrastructure service providers
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Despite universal recognition of the importance of the infrastructure services, there has been very little focus on the enabling organisations and how they are affected by major disruptions. The work of Resilient ... -
Recommendations for High Quality Field Sampling using the Gel-Push Type TR sampler
(University of Canterbury, 2020)The notes which follow have been prepared for use by engineers and are intended to provide information and guidance at key points to help improve the quality of the sampling operation. These procedures do not explain the ... -
Recommendations for High Quality Field Sampling using the Gel-Push Type S Sampler
(University of Canterbury, 2016)The notes which follow have been prepared for use by engineers and are intended to provide information and guidance at key points to help improve the quality of the sampling operation. These procedures do not explain the ... -
Recommendations for High-Quality Field Sampling Procedures: Using the Dames and Moore (DM) Hydraulic Fixed-Piston Thin-Walled Tube Sampler
(University of Canterbury, 2016)These guidelines are provided to improve the likelihood of retrieving high quality samples using the Dames & Moore (DM) hydraulic fixed-piston thin-walled tube sampler in a cased mud-rotary boring. High quality samples ... -
Digitilisation of the New Zealand Building Industry: Capturing the Benefits of Digital Technologies on the Design, Construction and Management of Buildings
(Quake Centre, 2020)Executive summary: The construction sector globally recognises that it has lagged behind other sectors in productivity improvements and the uptake of technology, and that there is a need for change. Major international ... -
Tree Canopy Cover in Christchurch, New Zealand : report prepared for the Christchurch City Council
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Electricity Engineers' Association Review of AEMO Technical Integration of Distributed Energy Resources - Improving DER capabilities to benefit consumers and the power system - a report and consultation paper (March 2019)
(2019)Executive Summary AEMO has invited the EEA to review its draft March 2019 report and consultation paper, and intends to submit its report, which calls for a review of AS/NZS 4777.2, to the relevant standard committee. The ... -
On creative design study in an engineering undergraduate course.
(University of CanterburyUniversity of Canterbury, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1979)This is a revised edition of Part I of a report of the same title first produced in 1974. The material has been enlarged and re-written to include developments since that year. The purpose of the work remains unchanged ...
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