Browsing by Subject "Buildings"
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A numerical model of the structural behavior of buckling-restrained braces
(2012-08)
Article
Open AccessThis work presents a numerical model of the cyclic structural behavior of dissipative buckling-restrained braces, commonly used as an alternative to classical concentric braces for seismic protection of building frames and ... -
About information systems as a key for the sustainability strategy : case on energy efficiency of UPC buildings
(AGS Center, cop. 2007, 2007)
Conference report
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Aided diagnosis of structural pathologies with an expert system
(2013-02)
Article
Open AccessSustainability and safety are social demands for long-life buildings. Suitable inspection and maintenance tasks on structural elements are needed for keeping buildings safely in service. Any malfunction that causes structural ... -
An innovative approach to assess the limitations of characterizing solar gains in buildings: a Spanish case study
(2023-08-15)
Article
Open AccessA minimal energy demand should be required in buildings both to optimize the performance of the building façade and to control solar gains. According to the existing studies and national standards, the climate zone ... -
Analysis of IAQ based on modeling of building envelope coupled with CFD&HT room airflow
(Purdue University, 2014)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyBuildings represent a major part of the world energy requirement. The simulation of combined heat, air and moisture (HAM) and pollutant transfer in this context is important to predict the indoor air quality (IAQ), along ... -
Analysis of the GPR signal for moisture detection: application to heritage buildings
(2022-11-08)
Article
Open AccessMoisture is one of the main causes of degradation of heritage buildings. Early detection of zones affected by moisture is crucial information for preservation and maintenance of those structures. Ground-penetrating radar ... -
Anàlisi, seguiment d'obra i propostes de millora de la construcció de l'edifici tècnic de Figueres comprès en el projecte Ave Barcelona-Frontera Francesa
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2011)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionL’objectiu d’aquest PFG és demostrar les millores a nivell ambiental, de cost, de temps de construcció i de seguretat que s’aconsegueixen amb l’optimització del disseny, la modularitat, els materials, i els mètodes ... -
Análisis de las patologías del edificio histórico “Celler Cooperativo” de “Rocafort de Queralt”
(2013)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyEn el presente trabajo se analizan las patologías existentes en el edificio del “Celler Cooperativo” de Rocafort de Queralt, incluido dentro del catálogo del Patrimonio Nacional de Cataluña y obra del Arq. César Martinell. ... -
Análisis del papel y cartón procedentes del reciclaje para posible aplicación en edificaciones de República Dominicana
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2016-10)
Master thesis
Open AccessEl presente caso indagativo tiene como objeto de estudio el reciclaje del papel y el cartón, de manera específica en los materiales derivados de este proceso, así como las oportunidades de uso tanto económico y social en ... -
Aplicacions del principi de funicularitat en les estructures comprimides: una revisió històrica
(2011-12)
Research report
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Aplicació de la mecànica computacional de fluids a la determinació de l'acció del vent en sistemes estructurals fotovoltaics
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2024-07-12)
Master thesis
Open AccessEn aquesta memòria s'ha estudiat el comportament estructural d'una nau industrial en introduir-hi la sobrecàrrega de plaques solars, i s'han dut a terme anàlisi i simulacions per determinar l'impacte del vent sobre ... -
Application of radio environment maps for dynamic broadband access in TV bands in urban areas
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2017-09-09)
Article
Open AccessSpectrum sharing based on the dedicated databases, particularly in the context of TV band, is widely considered as a promising tool for better spectrum utilization in the future wireless networks. Practical realization of ... -
Aproximaciones al análisis de la resistencia al fuego (REI) de un forjado unidireccional
(2011-12-01)
Article
Open AccessLa normativa Española es cada vez más exigente en el control y la prevención de incendios. Especialmente en edificios de cierta altura. En nuestro país, está ahora vigente la DB-SI del Código Técnico 1 . Ade - más, ... -
Architect Support Tool Cover
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / Wroclaw University of Technology, 2012-09-24)
Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
Open Access
Covenantee: Politechnika WrocławskaArquitect Support Tool és una aplicació per ajudar als arquitectes a fer la seva feina diària, utilitzant un mòbil "smartphone". L'aplicació consisteix en permetre traçar mapes, guardar patologies trobades, capturar ... -
Assessment of advanced natural ventilation space cooling potential across southern European coastal region
(2018-09)
Article
Open AccessAnalyzing the Köppen–Geiger climate classification and available climate data for the southern European Mediterranean coast, eight reference geolocations were selected for this analysis: the cities of Valencia, Barcelona, ... -
Assessment of the residential building stock in the vulnerable areas in the city of Barcelona
(Gangemi Editore, 2019)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyIn the framework of addressing the geographical redistribution of wealth, the council of the city of Barcelona has undertaken several studies on the urban and residential impact of the raising economic and social inequalities ... -
Avaluació de l’impacte de la Covid-19 en el consum elèctric dels edificis de la UPC
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-11-01)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessAquest darrer any s’ha vist clarament afectat per la pandèmia de la COVID-19 la qual ha pro- vocat una aturada sistemàtica de la nostra activitat. Primerament, aturant aquella no essencial acompanyada d’un confinament ... -
Awareness information dissemination using aggregation into collective perception messages for connected vehicles
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2023)
Conference report
Open AccessIn the last few years, two critical situations have arisen in the ecosystem of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) related to the Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) radio technologies, that are delaying their commercial ... -
Baseline energy use modeling and characterization in tertiary buildings using an interpretable bayesian linear regression methodology
(2021-09-06)
Article
Open AccessInterpretable and scalable data-driven methodologies providing high granularity baseline predictions of energy use in buildings are essential for the accurate measurement and verification of energy renovation projects and ... -
Calibration process and energy simulation of a building
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / Universitat de Barcelona, 2016-06-05)
Master thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionIn the current context of ongoing search for improvement of energy performance, the management of buildings’ energy performance has become a very important stake. Openergy aims to revolutionize the energy monitoring of ...
