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HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT
RE-FESTA: A new reinforcement system using tension-activated timber for the rapid, safe and sustainable refurbishment of ceramic floor slabs
Researchers from the Architecture, Energy and Environment research group (AiEM) and the Design and Analysis of Architectural Structures research group of the Department of Architectural Technology (DiCEA), which are part of the Centre for Research and Services for the Local Administration (CRAL) at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC), have developed an innovative system for the structural strengthening of ceramic floor slabs using stress-activated timber, designed to intervene in occupied buildings in a fast, sustainable and replicable manner.
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ICARIA: New tools to anticipate and reduce climate hazards affecting critical infrastructure and assets
A team of researchers led by the FLUMEN Research Institute at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC) has been involved in the European ICARIA project, which aims to develop tools and risk maps to help public authorities and infrastructure managers better anticipate the impacts of extreme climate-related events and make adaptation decisions on a more robust technical basis.
HIGHLIGHTED NEWS
The UPC will be present at Equiplast 2026 with the Clúster MAV
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC), through UPC Technology Center, CIT UPC, will be present at the 2026 edition of Equiplast (Equiplast26), the International Plastics and Rubber Event, which will take place from 2 to 5 June at the Gran Via venue of Fira Barcelona, within the Clúster MAV’s stand.
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CIT UPC, present at the 30th Anniversary event of Fedit
The UPC Technology Center, CIT UPC, has been present, as an associate member of the Spanish Federation of Technology Centres (Fedit), at the presentation of the study “Value and economic impact of Fedit Technology Centres”, within the framework of the commemorative event marking the Federation’s 30th Anniversary, which took place on 29 April in Madrid.
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