Histórico

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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