Cots Corominas, Carles (Date of defense: 2022-05-06)
This thesis develops a new structural strengthening technique: converting existing reinforced concrete structures to composite sections by inserting connectors after controlled demolition with high-pressure ...
Rodríguez Frete, Mariana (Date of defense: 2020-12-16)
Concrete is one of the most used materials in construction, and its application spans to all kinds of structures. For this reason, concrete has been the subject of intense study. In spite of that, there ...
Rivera Rogel, Carmen Alicia (Date of defense: 2020-10-29)
Hospitals are a fundamental part of a country's health system and are considered essential facilities for dealing with natural disasters. Nevertheless, hospitals may be highly vulnerable structures. ...
Ivanova Téneva, Elitsa (Date of defense: 2020-02-28)
This thesis has been focused on optimizing the resistent capacity and reducing the permeability of fine and clay granular soils through the MICP (Microbiologically induced calcite precipitation). MICP ...
Gilani, Golshid (Date of defense: 2020-10-09)
Construction industry is known to cause major social, economic and environmental impacts on the society so that promoting sustainable construction practice affects positively and allows generating a ...
Mendizábal Dinucci, Virginia Dolores (Date of defense: 2023-03-23)
(English) Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) is a strengthening method that has been increasing its importance versus Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) due the lower cost and lower toxicity of its ...
Cabané Cañas, Albert (Date of defense: 2023-05-17)
(English) Masonry structures are among the most abundant construction typologies in the world, having been commonly built until the second half of the 20th century. The determination of the mechanical ...
Mashhouri, Leila (Date of defense: 2021-11-18)
This research has been developed with the intention of investigating a different generation of pavements. Most of the current pavements have the same basic standard characteristics and this ensures that ...
Cruz Romero, Janill Marie de la (Date of defense: 2020-07-27)
The use of the fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) as a construction material has expanded beyond the traditional applications since the publication of design codes and structural guidelines. Fibre reinforced ...
Gorgani, Nourjemal (Date of defense: 2022-09-15)
Vegetable Fiber Reinforced Cement Composite Materials (VFRCC) have emerged as a potential construction material, providing adequate load-bearing capacity and ductility for non-structural applications. ...