Arnaiz Barrio, Beatriz (Date of defense: 2021-07-30)
The fundamental objective of this thesis is to delve into the process of generating the shape of tensioned membrane structures, from the conjunction of the theoretical foundations presented and practical ...
Chen, Ai (Date of defense: 2021-01-25)
The concepts of “energy sustainability” and “environmentally friendly” arouse extensive attention and the discussion on how to utilize, save and regulate energy and reduce pollution has become a dominant ...
Ramírez Sánchez, Madelin Jaroni Del Pilar (Date of defense: 2021-01-13)
The natural fibers that come from vegetable origin have become a potential and competitive option as a reinforcement composite based on cement. This is due to their high resistance and low cost features, ...
Cantos Coronel, Héctor Andrés (Date of defense: 2020-02-19)
This document describes the technological feasibility of a structural system based on hexagonal modules with lockable pin joints. The system is mainly aimed at the construction of low and medium height ...
Torres Londoño, Natalia Paola (Date of defense: 2022-06-16)
This research proposes a design method for deployable domes from the scissor-type system, starting from the geometry of regular polygons for its configuration. The geometry of the regular polygons ...
Ferrero, Chiara (Date of defense: 2021-07-20)
Since ancient times, master builders have used arches to cover large spans in masonry structures. As a consequence, nowadays the safety assessment of these structural elements plays a fundamental role ...
Ballén Zamora, Sergio (Date of defense: 2021-12-10)
NetZero Energy Buildings or buildings with almost zero energy consumption, are buildings with high energy performance in terms of operational energy, and which also seek to reduce their CO2 emissions ...
Aidarov, Stanislav (Date of defense: 2022-05-06)
Fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) has proven to be a suitable material for statically indeterminate elements. The FRC column-supported flat slabs with partial or even total substitution of reinforcing ...
Nogales Arroyo, Alejandro (Date of defense: 2022-04-11)
The construction industry is one of the industrial sectors with the largest output worldwide and, thus, of great economic interest. In this sector, reinforced concrete plays a significant role since it ...
Carluccio, Gaia di (Date of defense: 2021-11-30)
Modelling geotechnical problems involving large deformation is a research field that arouses growing interest since it is fundamental for evaluating the risk and quantifying the magnitude of consequences. ...