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Coliving and coworking in the rural environment: a proposal for innovation in Soneja
No full text[ES] El projecte de coliving i coworking a Soneja se situa en un emplaçament privilegiat: la part més alta del nucli urbà, junt al dipòsit d aigua, un element icònic i visible des de tots els punts del poble. Aquesta ubicació singular permet reforçar la presència del nou complex com a referent urbà i social dins del municipi.
El coworking es concep com un espai flexible i motivador per al desenvolupament de noves empreses o iniciatives empresarials, aprofitant l entorn rural per oferir unes condicions que la ciutat no pot brindar: tranquil·litat, connexió amb la natura i una qualitat de vida elevada. Aquest entorn fomenta la creativitat, la concentració i la col·laboració entre professionals, aportant un valor afegit tant per als usuaris com per a la comunitat local.
Paral·lelament, el coliving es dissenya per potenciar la convivència i l'intercanvi entre veïns. Les zones comunes estan pensades per afavorir la comunicació, la creació de vincles i el sentiment de comunitat. A més, el projecte incorpora un clúster que explora noves formes d'habitar, proposant solucions innovadores adaptades a les necessitats contemporànies i a la realitat dels entorns rurals.
En conjunt, la proposta aposta per una arquitectura que no sols respon a les demandes funcionals, sinó que també genera un nou pol d'atracció capaç de dinamitzar el municipi i oferir una alternativa sostenible i moderna a la vida i el treball al món rural.[EN] The coliving and coworking project in Soneja is located in a privileged spot: the highest point of the urban area, next to the water tank, an iconic element visible from all parts of the town. This unique location enhances the presence of the new complex as an urban and social landmark within the municipality.
The coworking space is conceived as a flexible and motivating environment for the development of new businesses or entrepreneurial initiatives, taking advantage of the rural setting to offer conditions that the city cannot provide: tranquility, connection with nature, and a high quality of life. This environment fosters creativity, concentration, and collaboration among professionals, adding value both for users and the local community.
At the same time, the coliving space is designed to promote coexistence and interaction among neighbors. The common areas are intended to encourage communication, the creation of bonds, and a sense of community. Additionally, the project includes a cluster that explores new ways of living, offering innovative solutions adapted to contemporary needs and the realities of rural areas.
Together, the proposal advocates for architecture that not only meets functional demands but also creates a new hub capable of revitalizing the town and providing a sustainable and modern alternative for life and work in the rural world.Saúco Rosa, G. (2025). Coliving i coworking al medi rural: proposta d'innovació a Soneixa. https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/231609TFG
Construyendo el futuro con la IA: la nueva era de la arquitectura
No full text[ES] La inteligencia artificial, IA, está siendo una revolución en los últimos años en todos los ámbitos, y también en la arquitectura. Ya se hablaba de ella aplicada en el proyecto arquitectónico hace unas cuantas décadas, pero no existía el conocimiento ni la tecnología suficiente para su realización, en cambio ahora tanto los algoritmos como el hardware están produciendo una tecnología incipiente con un largo recorrido futuro.
La inteligencia artificial, como su propio nombre indica, es básicamente el desarrollo de algoritmos y sistemas que pueden realizar tareas que normalmente requieren inteligencia humana. Aplicada a la arquitectura, la inteligencia artificial puede ayudar tanto a los arquitectos como a los habitantes. En general puede ayudar en todo el proceso de del proyecto, desde la primera toma de contacto con el cliente, pasando por el diseño, en todos sus aspectos desde la organización de la información, ayuda en la toma de decisiones de proyecto, representación gráfica, desarrollo de las memorias técnicas, construcción, llegando hasta la habitabilidad de la arquitectura.
Se puede convertir en una herramienta fundamental en la industria del planeamiento, el proyecto y gestión, procesos constructivos, que la universidad no puede desdeñar, que tiene que ensayar para transmitir su conocimiento a la sociedad.[EN] Artificial intelligence, AI, has been a revolution in recent years in all areas, and also in architecture. There was already talk of it applied in the architectural project a few decades ago, but there was neither sufficient knowledge nor technology for its realization, instead now both the algorithms and the hardware are producing an incipient technology with a long future journey.
Artificial intelligence, as its name suggests, is basically the development of algorithms and systems that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. Applied to architecture, artificial intelligence can help both architects and residents. In general, it can help in the entire process of the project, from the first contact with the client, going through the design, in all its aspects from the organization of the information, help in making project decisions, graphic representation, development of technical memories, construction, reaching the habitability of architecture.
It can become a fundamental tool in the planning, project and management industry, construction processes, which the university cannot ignore, which it has to try to transmit its knowledge to society.Marrahi Pérez, J. (2025). Construyendo el futuro con la IA: la nueva era de la arquitectura. https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/231616TFG
Museu històric marítim del Cabanyal. Recuperació arquetípica i posada en valor d'una vivenda protegida per a la creació d'un museu de la història marítima del Cabanyal
No full text[ES] El Museo Histórico Marítimo del Cabanyal es un proyecto que se centra en la recuperación arquetípica y la puesta en valor de una vivienda protegida dentro del histórico barrio del Cabanyal, manteniendo así su identidad única. Simultáneamente, la puesta en valor transforma esta vivienda protegida en un espacio público de relevancia cultural: un museo dedicado a la rica historia marítima del barrio pesquero. Así, el proyecto no solo rehabilita un edificio, sino que lo convierte en un espacio cultural contemporáneo y funcional que celebra el patrimonio y la identidad del Cabanyal.[EN] The Museo Histórico Marítimo del Cabanyal project focuses on the recovery and enhancement of an iconic dwelling in the historic Cabanyal neighbourhood, thus preserving its unique identity. At the same time, this transformation turns the dwelling into a public cultural space: a museum dedicated to the rich maritime history of the fishing district. Therefore, the project not only restores a building, but also transforms it into a contemporary, functional cultural space that celebrates the heritage and identity of Cabanyal.Navarro Martínez, T. (2025). Museo histórico marítimo del Cabanyal. Recuperación arquetípica y puesta en valor de una vivienda protegida para la creación de un museo de la historia marítima del Cabanyal. https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/232307TFG
Auxin treatments reduce citrus fruit splitting by increasing cell wall loosening and expansion in the peel
No full text[EN] Fruit splitting in citrus fruits is a physiological disorder caused by an imbalance in the growth of the peel and pulp, which typically occurs at the end of the cell expansion stage. This disorder can be mitigated by applying growth regulators. The most effective treatment is to apply 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) at the beginning of the cell expansion stage - i.e. two months before splitting occurs. However, the reason why the treatment is effective two months after application remains unclear. The main hypothesis proposes anatomical changes in the peel that can induce long-term increased resistance to internal pulp pressure. These changes could include an increase in cell number, an increase in cell size, or both. In this study, we examine the mechanism by which 2,4-D reduces fruit splitting by up to 45 % in citrus through the analysis of ultra-histological (TEM) and molecular changes in the exocarp. The results demonstrate that 2,4-D exerts a direct localised effect on the outer exocarp, significantly increasing cell size and cell wall thickness by 38.7 % and 41.7 % respectively, rather than affecting cell number. This is associated with upregulation of cell wall loosening-related enzymes, including endoglucanases, expansins, polygalacturonases, and pectin methylesterases. Our results indicate that the longterm efficacy of 2,4-D in preventing citrus splitting is due to its localised impact on the morphology of the outer exocarp cell walls. This has practical implications for the timing and method of treatment.The authors thank the Department of Microscopy of the SCSIE (University of Valencia) for the sample preparation for ultra histological studies. We would like to thank Claudia Monllor (FMC) for her involvement in developing this project. FMC funded part of the study.Marzal, A.;Martinez Fuentes, Amparo;Reig Valor, Carmina;Agustí Fonfría, Manuel;Mesejo Conejos, Carlos (2026). Auxin treatments reduce citrus fruit splitting by increasing cell wall loosening and expansion in the peel. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2025.102529S2
The Interaction Between Matter, Process, and Sensitivity in Contemporary Art: A Semiotic and Phenomenological Perspective
No full text[EN] This text examines the interconnection between matter, process, and sensitivity in art, highlighting how the complex relationship with the body in modernity affects artistic experience. This approach challenges the divisions between form and meaning, subject and object, by considering materials and gestures as active elements in the act of making. Jane Bennett and Paolo Fabbri emphasize that matter possesses an intrinsic vitality, capable of influencing and being influenced in a continuous dialogue with the individual s body. Thus, making becomes a manifestation of resistance, a space where the body can reconfigure itself in its relationship with the world, and sensory experience is reaffirmed as a legitimate means of knowledge. Through this perspective, art not only questions the power structures that govern the environment but also offers a new mode of understanding, in which gesture and experience stimulate a new way of inhabiting the world.[ES] Este texto examina la interconexión entre materia, proceso y sensibilidad en el arte, resaltando cómo la relación compleja con el cuerpo en la modernidad afecta la experiencia artística. Este enfoque desafía las divisiones entre forma y significado, sujeto y objeto, al considerar los materiales y gestos como elementos activos en el hacer. Jane Bennett y Paolo Fabbri destacan que la materia posee una vitalidad intrínseca, capaz de influir y ser influida en un diálogo continuo con el cuerpo del individuo. Entonces, el hacer se transforma en una manifestación de resistencia, un lugar donde el cuerpo puede reconfigurarse en su vínculo con el mundo, y la experiencia sensorial se reafirma como un medio legítimo de conocimiento. Mediante esta perspectiva, el arte no solo cuestiona las estructuras de poder que rigen el entorno, sino que brinda un nuevo modo de comprensión, en la que el gesto y la experiencia estimulan un nuevo modo de habitar.Salvador Payá, L. (2026). La interacción entre materia, proceso y sensibilidad en el arte contemporáneo: una visión semiótica y fenomenológica. Revista Sonda. Investigación en Artes y Letras. 15. https://doi.org/10.4995/sonda.2025.22507OJS1
ARCH-E PROJECT: architectural design competitions as a key to spread NEB and Baukultur goals in Europe
Full text link[EN] The EU-funded ARCH-E research project was launched in February 2023. Ten partners (Architects' Chambers of Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, Cyprus and Hungary, the ACE Architects' Council of Europe, the TU/e Eindhoven, the UPV Valencia and SEPA, an IT expert company) and four collaborating partners (UIA Union International of Architects, the Architects' Association of Bolzano, the Conseil National de l'Ordre des Architectes France and the Czech Architects' Association) are involved in this research-project. The aim of the project is to promote participation in Architectural Design Competitions (ADC) in countries other than one's own country, to encourage the participation of small and medium-sized firms in these competitions. Furthermore, it is proposed to help disseminate the objectives of the NEB (Sustainability, Beauty and Inclusion) and the eight objectives proposed in the Davos Declaration on Baukultur. All these objectives coincide with the objectives of the Spanish Law on Quality in Architecture. The research focuses on analysing the situation of each country in terms of the promotion and participation in DFAs, their legal and cultural characteristics. A second part, in which a vocabulary will be elaborated for each country that specifies and explains the terms most commonly, used in tenders and competition briefs. Finally, an online survey to collect the experience of architects on the barriers, problems or lack of skills to be able to consider participating in these tenders. The objectives of the project are to analyse the situation, to propose schemes and, above all, to create a European network of architects who are willing to participate as local partners in the organisation and development of the competition as well as in the participation either as a member of the jury or as a contestant. This communication aims to explain this project and its current outcome with detail.Gómez Alfonso, C.;Martín De Torres, D. (2026). ARCH-E PROJECT: architectural design competitions as a key to spread NEB and Baukultur goals in Europe. En Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, (pp. 794-804). https://doi.org/10.4995/VIBRArch2024.2024.18491OCS79480
Non-invasive detection of internal foreign bodies in foods by using air-coupled ultrasound: case studies in beef burger patties and jelly plates
No full text[EN] The detection of foreign bodies in the food industry is of increasingly critical importance due to potential health hazards to consumers, adverse effects on company's reputation, and legal compliance concerns. Therefore, this work aimed to assess the feasibility of using air-coupled ultrasound to detect foreign bodies within beef burgers patties and jelly plates as heterogenous-solid and homogeneous-semi solid model foods. Different types of foreign bodies (metal and plastic) at two different sizes (10 and 5 mm) were embedded within the burger patties and jelly plates. Both Control and Out-of-Control (OC, with foreign bodies) samples were scanned using an automated 2D system and a pair of unfocused air-coupled ultrasound sensors (0.28 MHz) operating in through-transmission mode. From time-domain ultrasound signals, two energy-related ultrasound parameters (square norm and integral) were computed to create the ultrasonic images. The presence of foreign bodies within the food samples led to the attenuation of the ultrasound waves (avg. square norm and integral decrease from 94.4 to 41.0 %, depending on the food product and foreign body size and material). This enabled the mapping of defective areas in both square norm and integral ultrasonic C-Scan images. Histogram-based image analysis proved to be effective in distinguishing between control and OC samples, while also facilitating the establishment of a detection threshold for foreign body identification. The manuscript also illustrates how the use of unfocused air-coupled ultrasonic transducers may be extrapolated for industrial purposes by minimizing the number of array elements necessary to scan the whole product. The methodology proposed in this study offers significant promise for the reliable, rapid, and accurate detection of foreign bodies in solid and semi-solid food matrices, with great potential for further industrial implementation.The authors express their gratitude for the funding provided by the ULTRADIGITAL project (AGROALNEXT/2022/045) as part of the AGROALNEXT program. This program is supported by the MCIN, with funding from the European Union NextGenerationEU (PRTR-C17.I1), as well as the Generalitat Valenciana. Additionally, Gentil A. CollazosEscobar s doctoral scholarship (PRE2020-092255) is acknowledged, which was granted through the State Training Subprogram of the State Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2017 2020, in conjunction with the European Social Fund.Collazos-Escobar, Gentil Andres;Prats-Montalbán, José Manuel;Giacomozzi, Anabella Soledad;Benedito Fort, José Javier;Gomez Alvarez-Arenas, TE.;Garcia-Perez, J.V. (2026). Non-invasive detection of internal foreign bodies in foods by using air-coupled ultrasound: case studies in beef burger patties and jelly plates. Journal of Food Engineering. 404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2025.112777S40
Desarrollo Flexible Mediante Herramientas de Alto Nivel de Sistemas SoPC de Inteligencia Artificial en la Periferia
No full text[ES] La presente tesis doctoral aborda el diseño, el desarrollo y la implementación de sistemas SoPC (System-on-Programmable-Chip) para el procesamiento eficiente de algoritmos de inteligencia artificial en la periferia, centrándose en la inferencia de redes neuronales profundas. El motivo del presente trabajo es la creciente necesidad de procesar datos localmente en dispositivos con recursos limitados, con el objetivo de reducir la latencia, el consumo energético y la dependencia de conexiones remotas a la nube, sin comprometer la capacidad de decisión autónoma en tiempo real. La investigación propone una arquitectura híbrida hardware/software que permite acelerar funciones críticas de redes neuronales mediante hardware reconfigurable, mientras mantiene la flexibilidad y capacidad de adaptación que ofrece el procesamiento software. Para ello, se emplea una herramienta de síntesis de alto nivel, específicamente Vitis™ HLS que permite convertir algoritmos escritos en lenguajes de alto nivel (C/C++) a módulos hardware optimizados (RTL), facilitando la implementación eficiente de operaciones como vector-matriz, funciones de activación y transferencia de datos mediante DMA. La metodología adoptada sigue una serie de etapas claramente definidas: el entrenamiento de la red neuronal en Python, el diseño y la optimización de funciones con Vitis™ HLS, la integración en la arquitectura SoPC y, finalmente, la validación del sistema mediante casos de uso de redes neuronales profundas. Se evalúan distintas configuraciones del sistema, al tener en cuenta el ancho de bus de datos, la topología de la red neuronal y el tipo de funciones implementadas en hardware, en punto fijo o punto flotante, con el objetivo de caracterizar el impacto en el rendimiento, el uso de recursos lógicos del SoPC y el consumo energético. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que, para determinadas configuraciones de red neuronal, la aceleración por hardware permite reducir significativamente los tiempos de procesamiento y mejorar la eficiencia energética. Asimismo, se demuestra que el sistema desarrollado es reconfigurable por software y adaptable a diferentes topologías de redes neuronales profundas, confirmando su aplicabilidad en entornos reales de inteligencia artificial en la periferia. Finalmente, se discute el aporte original de este trabajo, que consiste en una plataforma flexible y eficiente basada en SoPC para el procesamiento de redes neuronales profundas, utilizando flujos de desarrollo ágiles con herramientas como Vitis™ HLS. Se proponen además líneas para futuras investigaciones, incluyendo la optimización dinámica entre hardware y software y la exploración de formatos numéricos de baja precisión.[CA] Aquesta tesi doctoral aborda el disseny, el desenvolupament i la implementació de sistemes SoPC System-on-Programmable-Chip per al processament eficient de algorismes d'intel·ligència artificial a la perifèria, centrant-se en la inferència de xarxes neuronals profundes. El motiu del present treball és la necessitat creixent de processar dades localment en dispositius amb recursos limitats, amb l'objectiu de reduir la latència, el consum energètic i la dependència de connexions remotes al núvol, sense comprometre la capacitat de decisió autònoma en temps real. La investigació proposa una arquitectura híbrida hardware/software que permet accelerar funcions crítiques de xarxes neuronals mitjançant hardware reconfigurable, mentre manté la flexibilitat i capacitat d'adaptació que ofereix el procésment software, per a això, s'empra una eina de síntesi d'alt nivell, específicament Vitis™ HLS, que permet convertir algorismes escrits en llenguatges d'alt nivell (C/C++) a mòduls hardware optimitzats (RTL), facilitant la implementació eficient d'operacions com a vector-matriu, funcions d'activació i transferència de dades mitjançant DMA. La metodologia adoptada segueix una sèrie d'etapes clarament definides: l'entrenament de la xarxa neuronal a Python, el disseny i l'optimització de funcions amb Vitis™ HLS , la integració a l'arquitectura SoPC i, finalment, la validació del sistema mitjançant casos d'ús de xarxes neuronals profundes. S'avaluen diferents configuracions del sistema, tenint en compte l'amplada de bus de dades, la topologia de la xarxa neuronal i el tipus de funcions implementades a hardware, en punt fix o punt flotant, amb l'objectiu de caracteritzar l'impacte en el rendiment, l'ús de recursos lògics del SoPC i el consum energètic. Els resultats obtinguts mostren que, per a determinades configuracions de xarxa neuronal, l'acceleració per hardware permet reduir significativament els temps de processament i millorar l'eficiència energètica. Així mateix, es demostra que el sistema desenvolupat és reconfigurable per software i adaptable a diferents topologies de xarxes neuronals profundes, confirmant la seva aplicabilitat en entorns reals d'intel·ligència artificial a la perifèria. Finalment, es discuteix l'aportació original d'aquest treball, que consisteix en una plataforma flexible i eficient basada a SoPC per al processament de xarxes neuronals profundes, utilitzant fluxos de desenvolupament àgils amb eines com ara Vitis™ HLS. Es proposen a més línies per a futures investigacions, incloent-hi l'optimització dinàmica entre hardware i software i l'exploració de formats numèrics de baixa precisió.[EN] This doctoral thesis addresses the design, development, and implementation of SoPC (System-on-Programmable-Chip) systems for the efficient processing of artificial intelligence algorithms at the edge, focusing on deep neural network inference. The motivation for this work is the growing need to process data locally on resourceconstrained devices, with the goal of reducing latency, energy consumption, and dependence on remote connections to the cloud, without compromising the ability to make real-time autonomous decisions. The research proposes a hybrid hardware/software architecture that allows for the acceleration of critical neural network functions using reconfigurable hardware, while maintaining the flexibility and adaptability offered by software processing. To achieve this, a high-level synthesis tool, specifically Vitis™ HLS, is used. It allows algorithms written in high-level languages (C/C++) to be converted into hardwareoptimized modules (RTL), facilitating the efficient implementation of operations such as vector-matrix operations, activation functions, and data transfer via DMA. The methodology adopted follows a series of clearly defined stages: neural network training in Python, function design and optimization using Vitis™ HLS, integration into the SoPC architecture, and finally, system validation using deep neural network use cases. Different system configurations are evaluated, taking into account data bus width, neural network topology, and the type of functions implemented in hardware (fixed-point or floating-point), with the aim of characterizing the impact on performance, SoPC logical resource usage, and power consumption. The results obtained show that, for certain neural network configurations, hardware acceleration significantly reduces processing times and improves energy efficiency. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that the developed system is softwarereconfigurable and adaptable to different deep neural network topologies, confirming its applicability in real-world artificial intelligence environments at the edge. Finally, the original contribution of this work is discussed: a flexible and efficient SoPC-based platform for processing deep neural networks, utilizing agile development workflows with tools such as Vitis™ HLS. Future research is also proposed, including dynamic optimization between hardware and software and the exploration of low-precision numerical formats.Fe Bustos, JD. (2025). Desarrollo Flexible Mediante Herramientas de Alto Nivel de Sistemas SoPC de Inteligencia Artificial en la Periferia [Tesis doctoral]. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/231742TESI
TinyATD: Compressing Auxiliary Tag Directories using tag hashing and set-sampling
No full text[EN] Auxiliary Tag Directories (ATD) are hardware structures widely analyzed in academia to estimate the interference that a task experiences when sharing a cache in a multithreaded system. ATDs are used for execution time inflation calculations, reducing power consumption in multiprocessor systems, improving cache replacement, and improving cache prefetching accuracy. However, the commercial adoption of ATD-based approaches seems to be limited due to the area overheads that they impose. We propose TinyATD, a mechanism that aims to improve state-of-the-art ATD area reduction by combining ATD set sampling and tag hashing area reduction techniques to build smaller and more precise ATDs. TinyATD achieves a 41% area reduction for the same error or a 23% error reduction for the same area over the baseline set-sampling when sampling 32 out of 2048 sets. Furthermore, TinyATD offers the stated reduction over a wide array of commonly used LLC replacement policies.The work of Pablo Andreu was supported in part by "GVA" via "Subvenciones para la contratacion de personal investigador predoctoral" under Grant CIACIF/2021/412. The work of Carles Hernandez was partially supported in part by Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities under "Ramon y Cajal" under Grant RYC2020-030685-I. This work is partially supported via the ISOLDE European project, with grant number 101112274.Andreu-Cerezo, Pablo;López Rodríguez, Pedro Juan;Hernández Luz, Carles (2026). TinyATD: Compressing Auxiliary Tag Directories using tag hashing and set-sampling. Journal of Systems Architecture. 171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sysarc.2025.103644S17
Redisseny estructural de contenidors industrials de 1100 L: optimització geomètrica, FEM i sostenibilitat
No full text[ES] Los contenedores de HDPE son elementos esenciales en los sistemas de recolección de desechos urbanos, aunque su durabilidad es un problema. Este trabajo fin de grado tiene como objetivo abordar las limitaciones actuales de estos contenedores; evaluando los materiales y técnicas de fabricación actuales, así como las causas más comunes de rotura y desgaste de estos, mediante la cual se pretende proponer soluciones para mejorar su durabilidad.
En la primera parte del estudio, se va a realizar un análisis de los contenedores de PVC utilizados actualmente, más concretamente del modelo de 4 ruedas con capacidad de 1100l; sus procesos de fabricación y los materiales empleados. Se identifican y clasifican los tipos de roturas más frecuentes, como las causadas por impactos repetidos o sobrecarga de los contenedores, la exposición a temperaturas extremas y el desgaste por mala manipulación.
La segunda parte del trabajo se centra en la propuesta de mejoras concretas. Se pretenden explorar alternativas de materiales que puedan ofrecer una mayor resistencia y durabilidad, y también se consideran modificaciones en el diseño estructural de los contenedores para optimizar su resistencia a impactos y reducir el estrés en puntos críticos de concentración de tensiones.
El estudio concluye con una valoración de las sugerencias que integran las soluciones propuestas, para extender la vida útil de los contenedores, y también reducir los costes aumentando su durabilidad. Las propuestas tienen como objetivo proporcionar una mejora en la eficiencia operativa y reducir el impacto ambiental asociado con el reemplazo frecuente de estos contenedores debido a sus roturas y desgastes.
Este trabajo pretende contribuir en el campo de la fabricación de contenedores de PVC, ofreciendo propuestas que pueden ser implementadas a corto y largo plazo para optimizar la durabilidad de los contenedores.[EN] HDPE containers are essential elements in urban waste collection systems, although their durability is an issue. This final degree project aims to address the current limitations of these containers; evaluating the current materials and manufacturing techniques, as well as the most common causes of breakage and wear of these, through which it is intended to propose solutions to improve their durability.
In the first part of the study, an analysis of the PVC containers currently used will be carried out, more specifically the 4-wheel model with a capacity of 1100l; their manufacturing processes and the materials used. The most common types of breakage are identified and classified, such as those caused by repeated impacts or overloading of containers, exposure to extreme temperatures, and wear and tear due to mishandling.
The second part of the work focuses on the proposal of concrete improvements. The aim is to explore alternatives of materials that can offer greater resistance and durability, and modifications in the structural design of the containers are also considered to optimize their resistance to impacts and reduce stress at critical points of stress concentration.
The study concludes with an assessment of the suggestions that integrate the proposed solutions, to extend the useful life of the containers, and also reduce costs by increasing their durability. The proposals aim to provide an improvement in operational efficiency and reduce the environmental impact associated with the frequent replacement of these containers due to their breakage and wear.
This work aims to contribute to the field of PVC container manufacturing, offering proposals that can be implemented in the short and long term to optimize the durability of containers.Oltra Ferrís, C. (2025). Rediseño estructural de contenedores industriales de 1100 L: optimización geométrica, FEM y sostenibilidad. https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/231602TFG