Organisations for mediation

Sumario. Introducción. Organizaciones de mediación. Los objetivos. El entorno . La estructura de la organización . Las personas. Los instrumentos y la metodología. El futuro de las organizaciones. Summary. Introduction. Mediation Organisations. Objectives. Context. The Structure of the Organisation. The People. Tools and Methodology. The Future of Organisations

Study of the compressive response of masonry using non-conventional joint materials

Winner of the International Journal of Masonry Research and Innovation IJMRI Best Paper Award 2017The compressive response of masonry is influenced by geometric, material and execution variables. In addition, the nature of bricks and mortar typically introduces uncertainty to the experimental results. In order to reduce this uncertainty, an experimental campaign has been carried out to analyse the influence of the properties of the joints. Four non-conventional masonry typologies including resin, EPS and rubber joints have been considered for this purpose. In all, 60 compressive tests and 50 deformability tests on five stacked bricks prisms were performed. Obtained data are compared with data from the literature. A comparison with the current European standard is also carried out. The obtained results point out that the modulus of linear deformation of the joint is the most influent variable on the compressive response of masonry. Finally, it seems that current formulation (Eurocode-6) tends to overestimate the modulus of linear deformation of masonry.Peer ReviewedAward-winningPostprint (author's final draft

La violencia contra las mujeres

Las mujeres con diversidad funcional en la agenda jurídico política española: la Ley estatal contra la violencia de género y sus nuevos desafíos,SOLEDAD ARNAU RIPOLLÉS. La violencia contra las mujeres. El estado de la cuestión: Una cuestión de estado. “La violencia en el ámbito laboral”, ENCARNA BARRAGÁN BRITO. El problema de la rehabilitación de los maltratadores, ESPERANZA BOSCH FIOL. La violencia política, LEONORA CASTAÑO CANO. La violencia psicológica, VICTORIA A. FERRER PÉREZ. Violencia contra las mujeres: incidencia a escala planetaria, CÁNDIDA GAGO GARCÍA. Ley Orgánica 1/2004, de 28 de diciembre, de medidas de protección integral contra la violencia de género, MARTA GALLÉN NEGRE. La violencia de género en los medios de comunicación: reflexiones para una alfabetización audiovisual desde una perspectiva de género, MARIA JOSÉ GÁMEZ FUENTES E INMACULADA USÓ PITARCH. La violencia sexual de género, PILAR PASCUAL PASTOR. Procedimientos y reglamentación de la ley orgánica contra la violencia de género, EVA PLEGUEZUELOS PUIXEU. Educar contra la violencia de género, Mª ÁNGELES REMOLAR ARNAU. La ley integral contra la violencia de género en Castelló, FRANCISCO RAFAEL SANAHUJA PAULO. El impacto de la ley integral contra la violencia de género en Castellón. Repercusión en el ámbito de las competencias de la dirección general de la mujer de la conselleria de bienestar social , BELÉN SOLDEVILLA ROMERO

Refuerzo a cortante de vigas de hormigón armado con tejidos y matrices base cemento. Análisis y comparativa

El principal objetivo de la presente investigación es realizar un estudio comparativo sobre la capacidad de diversos tipos de TRM actuando como refuerzo a cortante en vigas de hormigón armado de características actuales1. Para lograr este propósito, se han definido unos objetivos parciales que servirán de guía en todo el proceso de elaboración y realización de la investigación.Postprint (published version

Perovskite solar cells prepared by flash evaporation

A simple vacuum deposition method for the preparation of high quality hybrid organic-inorganic methylammonium lead iodide perovskite thin films is reported. When sandwiched in between organic charge transporting layers, such films lead to solar cells with a power conversion efficiency of 12.2%

Effect of Sporosarcina Pasteurii on the strength properties of compressed earth specimens

Microbial biodeposition of calcite induction for improving the performance of rammed earth is a research area that must be analysed in a representative environment. This analysis must consider the compaction force, particle size distribution and curing process as production variables. This paper investigates the effects of adding specific bacteria, Sporosarcina Pasteurii, into compressed earth cubes and the effect of production variables. Uniaxial compressive tests and direct shear tests have been conducted for 80 specimens. The results indicate that calcite precipitation interacts with the drying process of clay/silt resulting in reducing the compressive strength, the apparent cohesion and the friction angle. Finally, bacterial activity, which is more likely in samples cured in a high humidity environment, tends to reduce the dilatancy effect.Peer ReviewedPostprint (published version

Vacuum processed perovskite solar cells

El objetivo de la tesis es el desarrollo de materiales y métodos de deposición de capas de perovskita utilizando procesos de alto vacío, principalmente mediante co-evaporación. Para la fabricación de los dispositivos, se han empleado y optimizado diferentes materiales transportadores de electrones y de huecos. La tesis está estructurada de la siguiente manera:Capítulo 1: se desarrolla un método de deposición novedoso para la preparación de capas delgadas de perovskitas mixtas iodo-bromo.Capítulo 2: se presenta el estudio de diferentes derivados del fullereno como materiales transportadores de electrones para conseguir células solares de perovskita de alta eficiencia.Capítulo 3: se optimiza la interfaz entre la capa transportadora de electrones y el electrodo metálico, con el objetivo de remplazar el bario cuya reactividad limita la estabilidad de los dispositivos.The aim of this thesis is the development of vacuum deposition methods for the fabrication of perovskite thin films, and their incorporation into devices using organic charge transport layers. The thesis will be structure as follows:Chapter 1: preparation of efficient single-junction perovskite solar cells with tunable bandgap using vacuum processed techniques.Chapter 2: study the effect of different fullerene derivatives as electron transport materials on the performance of perovskite solar cells. Additionally, the interface between the fullerene and the perovskite is optimized, in order to reduce the non-radiative recombination and maximize the photovoltage.Chapter 3: Interface engineering towards stable electron transport materials. Development of a new electrode buffer layer as an alternative to reactive metal cathodes in p-i-n perovskite solar cells

Experimental comparison of reinforced concrete beams strengthened against bending with different types of cementitious-matrix composite materials

© 2018. This version is made available under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/Fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) materials overcome some hazard limitations of organic resins and are becoming a competitive technology on retrofitting reinforced concrete structures. In this work, five types of FRCM applied as flexural reinforcements are compared. The results show that there is a correlation between the strengthening materials and the cracking patterns developed by the tested beams. Further, FRCM contributed to an increase the flexural capacity and flexural stiffness of the strengthened beams, but their ductility decreased. Finally, a new methodology to study the cracking process is presented.Peer ReviewedPostprint (author's final draft

Efficient photovoltaic and electroluminescent perovskite devices

Planar diode structures employing hybrid organic-inorganic methylammonium lead iodide perovskites lead to multifunctional devices exhibiting both a high photovoltaic efficiency and good electroluminescence. The electroluminescence strongly improves at higher current density applied using a pulsed driving method

Experimental and analytical flexural performances of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with post-tensioned near surface mounted basalt composite laminates

© 2018. This version is made available under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/Near surface mounted (NSM) is a technique that improves the strengthening capacity of composite laminates. The use of a post-tensioning technique modifies the performance of the strengthening because it is active bearing loads from the very beginning. This study compares the performances of three beams: one without strengthening, one with passive NSM laminate, and a third with post-tensioned NSM laminate. The experimental approach compares the pre-cracking and post-cracking performance until failures, showing that the post-tensioned solution withstands larger loads in pre-cracking and presents less deformation in post-cracking. Moreover, post-tensioning is an effective technique that can prevent loss of stiffness even after cracking. Finally, simple analytical equations based on the plane cross-section for pre-cracking and failure analysis are proposed, showing good agreement with the experimental results.Peer ReviewedPostprint (author's final draft