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Dissertations
Author: Roberto Jorge Martínez Padilla
Supervisor(s): Daniel Trias Mansilla
Dissertation location: University of Girona
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Keywords: Damping coefficient; Dynamic characterization; Half-power bandwidth; Excitation signals; Vibration in composites
Author: Nur Muhammad
Supervisor(s): Laura Carreras; Daniel Sánchez Rodríguez
Dissertation location: University of Girona
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Keywords: Epoxy vitrimer; Thermal degradation; Stress relaxation; Dynamic mechanical analysis; Isoconversional analysis; Time–temperature–transformation (TTT) diagram
Author: Rakibul Hasan
Supervisor(s): Jordi Renart Canalias; Jose Manuel Guerrero Garcia; Mayerlin Salgado Piamba
Dissertation location: University of Girona
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Keywords: Liquid hydrogen storage; basalt-fibre-reinforced polyamide 11; X-ray computed tomography; representative volume element; coefficient of thermal expansion
Author: Elvis Amoah Ofosu
Supervisor(s): José Manuel Guerrero; Cristina Barris Peña
Dissertation location: University of Girona
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Keywords: Deployable Bridge; Scissor Mechanism; Pultruded CFRP Composite; Connections; Finite Element Modelling
Author: Farid Ahmadi
Supervisor(s): Gian Piero Lignola
Dissertation location: University of Naples Federico II
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Keywords: FRP-to-Masonry Bond; Masonry Strengthening; Mortar Joint Discontinuities; Finite Element Analysis; Effective Bond Length; Debonding
Author: Yousaf Haroon
Supervisor(s): Luís Correia; Nuno Fraga Roque
Dissertation location: University of Minho
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Keywords: Conventional Epoxy; Graphene-modified Epoxy; Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer; Mechanical characterization; Tensile properties; Transverse Shear Strength (TSS); Bond Behavior; Direct Pull-Out Test; Bond Stress–Slip Relationship; Local bond law; Fiber–Matrix Interface.
Author: Yasaman Jafari
Supervisor(s): Elisabete Rodrigues Teixeira
Dissertation location: University of Minho
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Keywords: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA); Fiber-polymer powder from wind turbine blades; Construction materials; Environmental impact; Circular economy
Author: Temitayo Afolabi
Supervisor(s): Amirhossein Mohammadi; José Sena Cruz
Dissertation location: University of Minho
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Keywords: GFRP composites; Long-term durability; Hygrothermal ageing; Water immersion; Bayesian physics-informed neural network; Tensile-strength retention
Author: Rida Jabbar
Supervisor(s): José Sena Cruz; Andresa Gomes
Dissertation location: University of Minho
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Keywords: GFRP; braided composite rebars; Localised bonded joining; FRP grids; Cohesive zone modelling
Author: Karini Cristia Quaresma Nunes de Oliveira
Supervisor(s): Luís Correia; Filipe Ribeiro
Dissertation location: University of Minho
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Keywords: Additively Manufactured Composites; Markforged; Sandwich Structures; Onyx; Continuous Carbon Fibre Reinforcement
Author: John Francis Emolu
Supervisor(s): Joaquim António Oliveira Barros; Rudolf Seracino
Dissertation location: University of Minho
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Keywords: Corrosion; Reinforced concrete piles; FRP-confinement; existing concrete core; Strengthening domain
Author: Basel Ahmed Mohamed Saad Ali Fouda
Supervisor(s): Isabel Valente; João Pereira
Dissertation location: University of Minho
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Keywords: CFRP strengthening; Steel beams; Web openings; Adhesive debonding; Finite element analysis
Author: Aritz Markes Larrinaga
Supervisor(s): Vítor Cunha; Pere Maimi
Dissertation location: University of Minho
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Keywords: Interlaminar damage; Impact; Composite Materials; Large-Scale structures; Numerical validation
Author: Alvaro Souviron Vicente
Supervisor(s): José Sena Cruz; Luís Correia
Dissertation location: University of Minho
Academic Year: 2025/2026
Keywords: Wind turbine blade waste; Glass fibre composites; Joint configurations; Cohesive zone modelling; Tensile testing
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