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Condicionament de la carretera C-26. Tram: Montmajor – L’Espunyola
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2009-07-01)
Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
Open AccessLa redacció d’aquest projecte té com a objectiu final la realització d’una proposta constructiva per a la millora del traçat i el condicionament del tram de carretera comprés entre les poblacions de Montmajor i L’Espunyola, ... -
Projecte constructiu de l'estació de "Campus Nord" de la línea 9 del metro de Barcelona
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2009-05-01)
Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
Open AccessL'objectiu d'aquest projecte es definir els processos constructius de l'estació de metro de la línea 9 “Campus Nord”. Aquesta pertany al tram 3 d'aquesta línia en construcció que va des de la “Zona universitària” fins a ... -
Inorganic carbon stimulates the metabolic routes related to the polyhdroxybutyrate production in a Synechocystis sp. strain (cyanobacteria) isolated from wastewater
(Elsevier, 2022-07)
Article
Open AccessCyanobacteria are capable of transforming CO2 into polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB). In this study, different inorganic carbon concentrations (0–2 gC L-1) were evaluated for a Synechocystis sp. strain isolated from wastewater. ... -
Post processing of additively manufactured metal parts by using pulse electrochemical machining
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-06-16)
Conference lecture
Open AccessIn response of the growing demand for higher product requirements concerning quality, durability and efficiency by simultaneously decreasing product life cycles, the product development has to consider suitable production ... -
Ahrend smart chair
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-01)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decision
Covenantee: Ahrend / Avans HogeschoolThis project entails the design and development of a “smart chair”, a chair that uses technology to improve the experience of the user. During the research phase it was found that employees want to be able to adjust their ... -
Recycling of mine wastes as raw materials for the construction sector: Solutions based on materials circularity and sustainable resource governance
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-06-16)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThe mining industry in general, and the phosphate industry in specific is an important mainstream in terms of waste rocks as it generates huge amounts of waste rocks and tailings during their activities. As a matter of ... -
Binder jetting additive manufacturing of biodegradable Zn
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-06-16)
Conference lecture
Open AccessBiodegradable materials avoid second surgeries and long-term associated risks of conventional inert implants. Zn arose as a potential candidate for bioresorbable implants due to its proper degradation behaviour and ... -
Experimental characterization and two-dimensional hydraulic-hydrologic modelling of the infiltration process through permeable pavements
(2022-03)
Article
Open AccessPermeable pavements are a common solution for wearing course layers in roads and urban areas. They are composed by highly porous materials with permeability several orders of magnitude above of the natural terrain. This ... -
Domestic solar cooker
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-01-22)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decision
Covenantee: Nottingham Trent UniversityThis report is about the development of the domestic solar cooker from ideation to the final prototype. It will take you through the processes and problems, the group has met during the project. The designed product is a ... -
Modification of the titanium backplate of the BKPro by electrodeposition
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-06-16)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThe Boston keratoprosthesis (BKPro) is the most widely used artificial cornea in the world for the treatment of corneal blindness in patients who are not candidates for conventional keratoplasty. Despite excellent retention ... -
Smart healthcare for smart cities
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-06-19)
Bachelor thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Politechnika ŁódzkaThe growing population around the world and increase of seniors, as well as a demand for high quality services create new problems and challenges, especially in a healthcare sector. Patient treatment is very often a difficult ... -
Enlarging the palette of mechanical properties of TI64 by a quenching and partitioning approach
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-06-16)
Conference lecture
Open AccessThe usual bimodal microstructure of wrought TI64 is known to provide an excellent yield strength to density ratio. However, its poor work-hardening capacities brings about limited ductility. Moreover, the post-uniform ...