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New system of wastewater treatment could reduce the size of treatment plants by half

A group of researchers from the University of Granada (Universidad de Granada) have come up with a wastewater treatment system which has three clear advantages with respect to systems currently used: it is possible to obtain cheaper water of a higher quality, it considerably reduces the size of treatment plants (by more than half) and… Seguir Leyendo New system of wastewater treatment could reduce the size of treatment plants by half

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A new system will enable better prediction of the behaviour of old buildings subject to earthquakes

What happens if a big earthquake hits Spain? It is probable that a lot of buildings built before 1974 (the year in which the seismic regulation PDS-74 was passed, obligating all architects to prepare buildings against earthquakes) and even some buildings built after this year, will collapse. That is, they would not survive the earthquake… Seguir Leyendo A new system will enable better prediction of the behaviour of old buildings subject to earthquakes

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Researchers from the UGR use a bacterium to obtain biopreservatives from food

The research group “Estudio de sustancias antagonistas producidas por microorganismos” (Antagonistic substances produced by microorganisms), part of the Microbiology Department of the University of Granada (Universidad de Granada), has succeeded in isolating enterocin AS-48, which could have a medium-term use as food biopreservative. This represents a significant advance, given that biopreservation is an innovative method… Seguir Leyendo Researchers from the UGR use a bacterium to obtain biopreservatives from food

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A seminar of the UGR analyses concentrically braced frames for use in regions of high seismic risk

The Department of Structure Mechanics of the University of Granada organizes the Seminar Seismic performance of modern concentrically braced frames. The experts will deal with the seismic behaviour of concentrically braced frames for use in regions of high seismic risk in the United States. The Seminar is one of the activities programmes every year by… Seguir Leyendo A seminar of the UGR analyses concentrically braced frames for use in regions of high seismic risk

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A study of the UGR allows to improve techniques of cold-asphalting

Bitumen is used in traditional asphalting, a sub-product that remains after successive oil refining, and dry goods, stones that confer stiffness on roads. Bitumen acts as adhesive but, as it is a very viscous material, it has to be heated to be used. Since some years ago, big technological innovations have been introduced to carry… Seguir Leyendo A study of the UGR allows to improve techniques of cold-asphalting

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The University of Granada studies the potential of the “Atlas cedar” as reforestation source in Morocco

Through this study, the Department of Organic Chemistry of the UGR intends to contribute to the revalorization of the forest resources of Morocco. To this extent, the properties of the plant “Atlas cedar” have been studied as a resource for the creation of chemical products applicable to other areas such as medicine or pharmacology. To… Seguir Leyendo The University of Granada studies the potential of the “Atlas cedar” as reforestation source in Morocco

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A thesis of the University of Granada unveils the keys of the waterproof capacity of paraffin chipboards

Under the supervision of professors Ignacio Covián Sánchez, Miguel Ángel Cabrerizo Vílchez and Roque Hidalgo Álvarez, this research work of the Department of Applied Physics of the University of Granada has gone deeply into the advantages of using paraffin as a waterproofing element for chipboards. The study has been carried out in the framework of… Seguir Leyendo A thesis of the University of Granada unveils the keys of the waterproof capacity of paraffin chipboards

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A UGR researcher proposes a formula to measure the seismic resistance of reinforced concrete buildings

Reinforced concrete is one of the most used materials in Spanish constructions. Foreseeing the behaviour of this kind of structures in case of earthquake becomed vital when they are placed in seismic areas such as Granada. Recently, it has been suggested a new formula, confirmed with numerical simulations, which is going to make the prediction… Seguir Leyendo A UGR researcher proposes a formula to measure the seismic resistance of reinforced concrete buildings

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Ins and outs of monumental stones

The University of Granada takes part in a European project that, within the VI Framework Programme, aims to improve maintenance and restoration techniques of cathedrals and historical buildings from an interdisciplinary point of view. Geologists, like those of the research group directed by Eduardo Sebastián Pardo, of the Department of Mineralogy and Petrology of the… Seguir Leyendo Ins and outs of monumental stones

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A UGR study tackles occupational hazard prevention in construction industry from a scientific and independent perspective

Construction sector reports the highest industry accident rate in the world of work. Construction workers are also those who perceive more clearly the lack of job safety. In all, 97.8% of them, according to the Department of Employment. In fact, one of every three work accidents takes place in a building site. With things as… Seguir Leyendo A UGR study tackles occupational hazard prevention in construction industry from a scientific and independent perspective