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Kalkbrenner, Philip (Fecha de defensa: 2021-11-03)
Cutting-edge methods in the computational analysis of structures have been developed over the last decades. Such modern tools are helpful to assess the safety of existing buildings. Two main finite element (FE) modeling ...
Rheinheimer, Vanessa (Fecha de defensa: 2012-11-30)
This thesis aims at providing new knowledge on the, otherwise poorly known, molecular-scale mechanisms that operate during hydration of cement phases and dissolution of their hydrates. In order to pursue this objective, a ...
Attia Abdelgayed Abdelgawad Sharaky, Ibrahim (Fecha de defensa: 2013-12-12)
The main objective of the thesis is to study the bond behaviour of NSM FRP reinforcement in concrete elements. With this aim an extensive program of experimental tests complemented with numerical analysis has been performed ...
Labra, C. A. (Carlos Andrés) (Fecha de defensa: 2012-07-19)
Modelling of granular materials, soils and rocks has been a challenging topic of investigation for decades. Classical continuum mechanics has been used to idealize soils and rocks, and numerical solution techniques such ...
Barrera Poblete, Carlos Ignacio de la (Fecha de defensa: 2011-01-27)
Este trabajo de investigación consiste en el desarrollo de una serie de Algoritmos Genéticos (AGs) aplicados a diferentes escalas arquitectónicas. El objetivo consiste en desarrollar una serie de AGs aplicados a la ...
Castro Villalba, Antonio (Fecha de defensa: 1987-01-01)
(Español) La tesis pretende a través del estudio de las fuentes de la época y de los textos interpretativos más notables acotar la verdadera dimensión de los conocimientos reales de los constructores medievales. No parece ...
Tapias Monné, David (Fecha de defensa: 2013-03-08)
El procés de materialització -pensar i fer- de la maison Prouvé, presenta moltes contradiccions i incoherències si s’analitza només des del punt de vista del projecte arquitectònic. Cal introduir un altre enfocament crític, ...
Silva Júnior, Leônidas Albano da (Fecha de defensa: 2016-01-19)
Se trata de una relectura contemporánea del concepto de ‘ambiente arquitectónico’. A partir de una reflexión acerca de las transcendencias y transformaciones ocurridas en el Movimiento Moderno y el proceso de revisión ...
Kharazian, Alireza (Fecha de defensa: 2017-11-23)
Collision between adjoining buildings is relevant, since the huge impact forces significantly modify the buildings dynamic behaviour. The separation required by the regulations avoids pounding; however, even in recent ...
Miàs Oller, Cristina (Fecha de defensa: 2012-12-03)
In this work, long-term behaviour of FRP RC beams has been investigated both analytically and experimentally to further extend the knowledge in this particular research domain. In this respect, a new methodology to determine ...
Bernat Masó, Ernest (Fecha de defensa: 2014-02-07)
A significant number of buildings are supported by load-bearing masonry walls. The preservation of these worldwide used structures is a sustainable alternative. However, there is little research about the structural response ...
Mendizábal Dinucci, Virginia Dolores (Fecha de defensa: 2023-03-23)
(English) Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) is a strengthening method that has been increasing its importance versus Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) due the lower cost and lower toxicity of its materials. The ...
Muntané Raich, Oriol (Fecha de defensa: 2016-12-22)
This document is about cool roofs. This is a relatively new term and refers to those roofs that are able to keep its surface temperature similar to the air's temperature in spite of solar radiation. Cool roofs could be ...
Mora Cuevas, Miguel Genaro (Fecha de defensa: 2016-02-02)
In the situation to make decisions about which risk mitigation measures -RMM- to implement and the performance level required, arises the need for a quantitative analysis of benefits that may be obtained as well as the ...
Cañabate Concha, David (Fecha de defensa: 2015-11-30)
The main topic of the thesis is the search and obtention of certain tools and criteria which allow us to propose an analytical methodology in order to understand and demonstrate the reasons why Spain has been importing ...
Villegas Flores, Noé (Fecha de defensa: 2009-03-16)
Con frecuencia los modelos de evaluación aplicados a carreteras consideran aspectos relativos a la funcionalidad, seguridad, comodidad del usuario, medioambiente, etc. Sin embargo, dichos aspectos pocas veces son evaluados ...
Cardim de Carvalho Filho, Arnaldo (Fecha de defensa: 2001-07-18)
En esta tesis se estudian los efectos ambientales de la producción del cemento, incluyendo las diferentes etapas que componen su ciclo de vida, con objeto de estructurar y proponer las bases fundamentales de un Inventario ...
Gámez García, Diana Carolina (Fecha de defensa: 2020-05-29)
The construction sector has the potential to contribute to the achievement of essential objectives of sustainable development, such as the fight against climate change, the defense of the environment or the design of cities. ...
Burgos Leiva, Camila (Fecha de defensa: 2016-05-30)
This research aims to study the behavior of wooden facades in Mediterranean climate, to check its performance and durability through two years of weathering. We performed a theoretical studyof sorne examples of traditiona ...
Mercedes Cedeño, Luis Enrique (Fecha de defensa: 2019-10-04)
In order to pursue sustainable objectives in the construction industry, a new composite material using vegetal fabric coated with resin and embedded into mortar was developed, characterized and applied on masonry walls. ...