Prakash, Vindhiya (Date of defense: 2021-12-16)
This thesis describes experimental work to generate and characterise single photons and photon pairs, with frequency content suitable for controlled interaction with cold rubidium atoms. We describe a ...
Rheinheimer, Vanessa (Date of defense: 2012-11-30)
This thesis aims at providing new knowledge on the, otherwise poorly known, molecular-scale mechanisms that operate during hydration of cement phases and dissolution of their hydrates. In order to pursue ...
Cifuentes Quin, Camilo Andrés (Date of defense: 2014-10-20)
This dissertation aims to contribute to the understanding of the role accorded to information technology in architecture. For this purpose the dissertation presents a look at some of the dominant models ...
Yamin Lacouture, Luis Eduardo (Date of defense: 2016-01-28)
The probabilistic seismic risk assessment in terms of economic losses for building portfolios aims at the estimation of the probability distribution functions of losses. This can be done for a specific ...
Carrera Gallissà, Enric (Date of defense: 2014-03-23)
Drape indicators reported by textile researchers from 1950 to 2013 are examined. A total of 36 indicators were identified that are described in detail as regards geometric principle and calculation in ...
Soler Vila, Eduardo (Date of defense: 2014-02-18)
Some of the accounting scandals that have taken place in major companies throughout the world have forced the need to analyze in detail the quality of the accounting information submitted by companies. ...
Rakotoarisoa, Manitra Johanesa (Date of defense: 2014-03-04)
Complex hardware systems become more and more ubiquitous in mission critical applications such as military, satellite, and medical to name but a few. In such applications, reliability remains a primary ...
Verdugo Rojano, Francesc (Date of defense: 2013-10-15)
The finite element method is a valuable tool for simulating complex physical phenomena. However, any finite element based simulation has an intrinsic amount of error with respect to the exact solution ...
Zappulla, Carmelo (Date of defense: 2014-03-14)
The basic premise of this work is to consider architecture as the result of the interrelationship between its constituent parts: aesthetic, tectonics, social, environmental , cultural, and organizational. ...
Ruiz Ramírez, Hector (Date of defense: 2016-01-14)
Technology has played a role of primary importance in humanity, therefore observing its effects in the field of higher education results very important. This research firstly aims to identify the ...