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    • Analysis of innovative matrix systems for continuous fiber reinforced plastics in RTM process 

      Bosch Herrero, Mariona (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / Technishe Universität Darmstadt, 2012)
      Bachelor thesis
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      Covenantee:   Technische Universität Darmstadt
      The use of lightweight and high-performance materials is nowadays one of the main challenge for the global automotive industry. Companies are forced to look for new ways to design and manufacture a commercially viable ...
    • Bending behaviour of sandwich panels of vegetal fabric reinforced cementitious matrix: experimental test and numerical simulation 

      Mercedes Cedeño, Luis Enrique; Bernat Masó, Ernest; Martínez Martínez, Borja (2022-07-18)
      Article
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      Sandwich panels represent a lightweight solution with additional properties as insulation compared to traditional solutions used for building enclosures. In this study, a technology based on vegetal FRCM (fabric reinforced ...
    • Caracterització de la fibra Henequén Cubana per utilitzar‐la com a reforç d’un termoestable 

      Güell Ordis, Josep Maria (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2012-09)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      La generació massiva de residus plàstics constitueix actualment un gravíssim problema mediambiental. Una de les estratègies desenvolupades per pal∙liar‐ho consisteix en el reciclatge dels residus plàstics i la seva ...
    • Design of a prototype for the in situ forming of a liquid infused preform (ISFLIP) process 

      Juan Muñoz, Jaime; Salán Ballesteros, Maria Núria; Silva, Arlindo; Tornero, José Antonio (2020-01)
      Article
      Open Access
      The world is changing and demanding stronger, lighter and more versatile materials. Taking advantage of the full potential of these materials also requires versatile manufacturing processes. The in situ forming of a liquid ...
    • Durability of FRP immersed in water. Changes in mechanical properties 

      Bernat Masó, Ernest; Lis Arias, Manuel José; Mercedes Cedeño, Luis Enrique; Gil Espert, Lluís (Centro Internacional de Métodos Numéricos en Ingeniería (CIMNE), 2020)
      Conference report
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      Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRP) have been widely used to strengthened construction structural elements in the last years because of their mechanical pros. However, the durability of these materials is always controversial. ...
    • Estudio de viabilidad de los materiales compuestos híbridos para aplicaciones en vehículos de competición 

      Molina Romero, Manuel (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2015-06)
      Bachelor thesis
      Open Access
      El objeto principal de este trabajo es diseñar y simular laminados de carbono con tejidos y materiales embebidos que minimicen la fragmentación de estructuras de material compuesto y absorban parte de la energía en ...
    • Estudio del comportamiento estructural de elementos de hormigón pretensados con armadura de FRP 

      Gandarillas Pérez, Gonzalo (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-09-30)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      El uso de polímeros reforzados con fibras (FRP) para estructuras de hormigón puede permitir el proyecto y construcción de nuevas estructuras de altas prestaciones con una mayor vida útil. Se va a diseñar una campaña ...
    • Experimental Analysis of Recycled CFRPS with Different Architectures 

      Castellà Martín, Julià (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / Imperial College London, 2009)
      Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
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    • Latticed towers. Behaviour, analysis, and design considerations 

      Maqueda Castellote, Pablo (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / University of Manitoba, 2009)
      Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
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      Latticed towers are used in several industrial activities due to the fact that they are a relatively inexpensive and a reliable structure. In places where the maintenance could be an issue, such as cold weather countries, ...
    • Materiales compuestos en base de PP y HDPE reforzados con fibras de cartón reciclado. Comportamiento mecánico 

      Nikonenko, Ruslan (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2012-09)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Los residuos del cartón ondulado “flutting” constituyen una fuente muy importante de fibras que pueden dar lugar a aplicaciones industriales. Las fibras lignocelulósicas pueden ser aprovechadas, dadas sus características, ...
    • Materials compostos en base a matrius de HDPE i fibres vegetals de pasta termomecànica de blat de moro 

      Peña Ortega, Laura (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2011-06)
      Master thesis
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      Els polímers reforçats amb fibres (FRP) s’han estat utilitzant des dels anys 30 i fins a dia d’avui degut a a les bones propietats de resistència i rigidesa proporcionades per l’estructura formada entre la matriu que ...
    • Modelling particle migration in rod suspensions 

      Vidal Domenech, Oriol (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / Ecole Centrale de Nantes, 2015-09)
      Bachelor thesis
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      Covenantee:   École Centrale de Nantes
      Suspensions involving nanoparticles are widely used in the develop- ment of engineered materials. These particles allow changing both the properties and the behavior of these materials. Therefore, having a detailed ...
    • Recycling fishing nets into concrete 

      Suárez Lejardi, Edurne (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   Danmarks tekniske universitet
      Annually, it is estimated that 12,7 million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans. Nowadays, particularly, the fishing industry is on the top of marine waste product generation. Over 30,000 nets are estimated to be lost ...
    • Study of the durability of structural polypropylene fibers for fibre-reinforced concrete 

      Almirall Canudas, Cristina (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-06)
      Master thesis
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      Covenantee:   Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven
    • The influence of the composite surface structure on its sound absortion 

      Perez de Amezaga Tomas, Javier (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / Politechnika Lódzka, 2013)
      Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
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      The main goal of the project is study how could the sound absorption properties of a material be improved changing the structure or shape of its surface. Additionally, more about environmentally friendly or "biocomposites" ...