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Effect of Sporosarcina Pasteurii on the strength properties of compressed earth specimens
(Instituto Técnico de la Construcción y del Cemento, 2018-02)
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Accés obertMicrobial biodeposition of calcite induction for improving the performance of rammed earth is a research area that must be analysed in a representative environment. This analysis must consider the compaction force, particle ... -
Study of the compressive response of masonry using non-conventional joint materials
(InderScience Publishers, 2017)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialThe compressive response of masonry is influenced by geometric, material and execution variables. In addition, the nature of bricks and mortar typically introduces uncertainty to the experimental results. In order to reduce ... -
Ultrasound transmission method to assess raw earthen materials
(2017-12-15)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialThe feasibility of using ultrasound transmission method to assess raw earthen materials is investigated. Results indicate that this technique is effective at controlling the drying process of raw earthen materials. Near ... -
Envolvente del Centro de Arte Botín en Santander. Estudio de viabilidad de la solución con discos cerámicos roscados sobre chapa de aluminio
(Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2016-12-12)
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Accés obertEl Centro de Arte Botín de Santander presenta una envolvente compleja geométricamente y sofisticada constructivamente de la que destaca su última capa cerámica de reflejos nacarados. Esta capa consiste en un novedoso sistema ... -
Accounting for differences in element size and homogeneity when comparing Finite Element models: Armadillos as a case study
(2016-08)
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Accés obertComputing the average Von Mises stress of Finite Element Models to obtain a single measurement that represents the relative strength of vertebrate structures has been used recently in different works in palaeobiology. ... -
Comparison between TRM and FRP strengthening systems at preventing buckling failure of brick masonry walls
(Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2016-07-01)
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Accés obertFibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) and Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) have been studied, compared and applied to strengthen brick masonry walls. The comparison of their performance against second order bending effects is ... -
Aided diagnosis of structural pathologies with an expert system
(2013-02)
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Accés obertSustainability 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 ... -
Comparative 3D analyses and palaeoecology of giant early amphibians (Temnospondyli: Stereospondyli)
(Macmillan Publishers, 2016-07-26)
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Accés obertMacroevolutionary, palaeoecological and biomechanical analyses in deep time offer the possibility to decipher the structural constraints, ecomorphological patterns and evolutionary history of extinct groups. Here, 3D ... -
Textile-reinforced rammed earth : experimental characterisation of flexural strength and thoughness
(2016-03-01)
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Accés obertRammed earth is a building material that has gained attention because of its sustainable advantages. However, its negligible tensile strength and its lack of strain energy dissipation may compromise some structures. This ... -
Structural characterisation of textile ceramic technology used as a curtain wall
(2013-12)
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Accés obertTextile Ceramic Technology (TCT) is a system composed of ceramic units installed in a grid of steel wires. TCT application as a curtain wall which allows ventilation is expected to be an inexpensive, aesthetic and sustainable ... -
Quasi-homothetic transformation for comparing the mechanical performance of planar models in biological research
(2013-11)
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Accés obertThe potential of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) as an analytical technique in biological research has been widely highlighted in recent years. In spite of its great power, only in the best of circumstances one can compare ... -
Experimental study of brick masonry walls strengthened with textile reinforced mortar
(2014)
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Accés obertThe paper presents an experimental research on the use of Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) for the strengthening of brick load bearing masonry walls subjected to eccentric loading. Particular attention is given to the case ...
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