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Study of the stability of the structure of the Cathedral of Seu d'Urgell by means of graphic statics
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-02-19)
Master thesis
Open AccessThe thesis will consists in the study of the structure of the nave of the Cathedral of Seu d'Urgell, in the province of Lleida in Spain, by means of the graphic statics method. The structure of the nave of the cathedral ... -
Analysis of several configurations that affect the Quantitative Precipitation Estimation by radar and rain gauge blending
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-08-24)
Master thesis
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Building with earth. Historical review and improved characteristics by adding recycled materials
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-07-10)
Master thesis
Open AccessEarth construction techniques have been used for over 9000 years, which highlights the antiquity of raw earth so it is really a very old material used in manmade buildings. Like cement in concrete, clay acts as a binder ... -
Vulnerability analysis of timber frame walls under seismic loading
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-07)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Universidade do MinhoThis master thesis deals with the vulnerability analysis of particular structural configurations of timber frames in order to determine their seismic risk. Critical issues will be analysed, such as the geometrical combinations ... -
Experimental characterization of steel and basalt fiber reinforcements for masonry walls
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-07)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Universidade do MinhoReinforcement systems based on basalt and steel grids embedded into an inorganic matrix of hydraulic lime are widely used for strengthening and repair of masonry structures. The common advantages are the easy application, ... -
Investigation of damage and repair of masonry piers affected by fire in the church of Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-07)
Master thesis
Open AccessThe proposed thesis will involve the study of the damaged condition of the masonry piers of Santa Maria del Mar church, in Barcelona, damaged by a severe fire produced in 1035. The student will carry out a detailed inspection ... -
Seismic vulnerability assessment of masonry churches including uncertainty
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-07)
Master thesis
Open AccessUnreinforced masonry structures constitute a significant part of the infrastructure in many earthquake-prone regions. The study of a masonry structure is a very demanding task encompassing a sufficient amount of uncertainty. ... -
Two-scale model for the mechanics of epithelial tissues
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-06-15)
Master thesis
Open AccessEpithelial cells arrange into two-dimensional cohesive cell layers that perform very important mechanical functions during development and adult physiology. These layers and their cell constituents can be seen as structured ... -
2D modelling of ribarroja reservoir sedimentation in Ebro river
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-06)
Master thesis
Open AccessThe application of hydraulic structures has caused the artificial regulation of freshwater systems and thereby changes in its ecological and hydrological balances. One of the most relevant impacts that a water reservoir, ... -
Assessment and analysis of the shoreline sensitivity to oil spills in the north-west coast of Morocco (Assilah-Larache)
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2017-06-16)
Master thesis
Restricted access - author's decision
Covenantee: Université Euro-Méditerranéenne de FèsThe marine ecosystem is controlled by complex and interdependent biogeochemical and biophysical mechanisms with a high species biodiversity and distribution. The marine parts of coastal areas is characterized by a high ... -
3D modelling of transversal grates comparison of numerical result with experimental data
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2017-06)
Master thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionThe full scale (1:1) test platform located at the UPC (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) allows us to reproduce the local runoff process and the study of inlet grates or other types of capture systems. Over the last ... -
Contributions to the simulation of salt concrete - Short- and long-term mechanical behavior description involving an advanced plasticity model approach
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2017-01-23)
Master thesis
Open AccessIn the former German concept, rock salt was the favorite host rock to dispose heat-generating radioactive waste. To assure the integrity of the complete repository system after closure, shafts and drifts have to be sealed. ...
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