Estudo da antiga mina de volfrâmio das Aveleiras (Mire de Tibães): cartografia geotécnica e avaliação geomecânica

Este trabalho tem como objetivo sublinhar a importância de um estudo geológico‐geotécnico para apoiar a cartografia geotécnica do maciço rochoso subterrâneo da antiga mina de volfrâmio das Aveleiras (Mosteiro de Tibães, Braga). Foi realizado um trabalho de campo sistemático, ao longo de uma rede de galerias subterrâneas com uma extensão aproximada de 155 m. Estas galerias são constituídas, principalmente, por rochas metassedimentares, embora aflorem rochas graníticas num pequeno trecho de uma das galerias. A técnica de amostragem linear de descontinuidades aplicada ao grau de compartimentação do maciço rochoso esteve na base de todos os dados geológicos, geotécnicos e geomecânicos. Além disso, foram coligidos e integrados os dados de campanhas de campo anteriores, realizadas entre 2006 e 2011. Foram igualmente descritos os métodos de avaliação dos dados de campo, bem como a análise estatística dos parâmetros geológico‐geotécnicos. O zonamento geotécnico do maciço rochoso das Aveleiras foi desenvolvido tendo em conta o comportamento do maciço rochoso in situ, e foi apoiado por ensaios laboratoriais de resistência do material‐rocha através do Ensaio de Carga Pontual. Apresenta‐se uma proposta preliminar de zonamento geomecânico com o objectivo de apoiar o projeto de engenharia de maciços rochosos.

Massive Open Online Course management: learning science and engineering through peer-reviewed projects

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) are gaining prominence in transversal teaching-learning strategies. However, there are many issues still debated, namely assessment, recognized largely as a cornerstone in Education. The large number of students involved requires a redefinition of strategies that often use approaches based on tasks or challenging projects. In these conditions and due to this approach, assessment is made through peer-reviewed assignments and quizzes online. The peer-reviewed assignments are often based upon sample answers or topics, which guide the student in the task of evaluating peers. This chapter analyzes the grading and evaluation in MOOCs, especially in science and engineering courses, within the context of education and grading methodologies and discusses possible perspectives to pursue grading quality in massive e-learning courses.

Hydrogeomechanics for rock engineering: coupling subsurface hydrogeomechanical assessement and hydrogeotechnical mapping on fracturated rock masses

The present work aims to achieve and further develop a hydrogeomechanical approach in Caldas da Cavaca hydromineral system rock mass (Aguiar da Beira, NW Portugal), and contribute to a better understanding of the hydrogeological conceptual site model. A collection of several data, namely geology, hydrogeology, rock and soil geotechnics, borehole hydraulics and hydrogeomechanics, was retrieved from three rock slopes (Lagoa, Amores and Cancela). To accomplish a comprehensive analysis and rock engineering conceptualisation of the site, a multi‐technical approach were used, such as, field and laboratory techniques, hydrogeotechnical mapping, hydrogeomechanical zoning and hydrogeomechanical scheme classifications and indexes. In addition, a hydrogeomechanical data analysis and assessment, such as Hydro‐Potential (HP)‐Value technique, JW Joint Water Reduction index, Hydraulic Classification (HC) System were applied on rock slopes. The hydrogeomechanical zone HGMZ 1 of Lagoa slope achieved higher hydraulic conductivities with poorer rock mass quality results, followed by the hydrogeomechanical zone HGMZ 2 of Lagoa slope, with poor to fair rock mass quality and lower hydraulic parameters. In addition, Amores slope had a fair to good rock mass quality and the lowest hydraulic conductivity. The hydrogeomechanical zone HGMZ 3 of Lagoa slope, and the hydrogeomechanical zones HGMZ 1 and HGMZ 2 of Cancela slope had a fair to poor rock mass quality but were completely dry. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) mapping technologies was used in overall hydrogeological and hydrogeomechanical data integration in order to improve the hydrogeological conceptual site model.

SEROPREVALENCE OF T. cruzi INFECTION IN BLOOD DONORS AND CHAGAS CARDIOMYOPATHY IN PATIENTS FROM THE COAL MINING REGION OF COAHUILA, MEXICO

Context and Objective: Chagas disease is considered a worldwide emerging disease; it is endemic in Mexico and the state of Coahuila and is considered of little relevance. The objective of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of T. cruzi infection in blood donors and Chagas cardiomyopathy in patients from the coal mining region of Coahuila, Mexico.Design and Setting: Epidemiological, exploratory and prospective study in a general hospital during the period January to June 2011.Methods: We performed laboratory tests ELISA and indirect hemagglutination in three groups of individuals: 1) asymptomatic voluntary blood donors, 2) patients hospitalized in the cardiology department and 3) patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.Results: There were three levels of seroprevalence: 0.31% in asymptomatic individuals, 1.25% in cardiac patients and in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy in 21.14%.Conclusions: In spite of having detected autochthonous cases of Chagas disease, its importance to local public health remains to be established as well as the details of the dynamics of transmission so that the study is still in progress.

Diagnóstico cardíaco a partir de dados acústicos e clínicos

Este documento foi redigido no âmbito da dissertação do Mestrado em Engenharia Informática na área de Arquiteturas, Sistemas e Redes, do Departamento de Engenharia Informática, do ISEP, cujo tema é diagnóstico cardíaco a partir de dados acústicos e clínicos. O objetivo deste trabalho é produzir um método que permita diagnosticar automaticamente patologias cardíacas utilizando técnicas de classificação de data mining. Foram utilizados dois tipos de dados: sons cardíacos gravados em ambiente hospitalar e dados clínicos. Numa primeira fase, exploraram-se os sons cardíacos usando uma abordagem baseada em motifs. Numa segunda fase, utilizamos os dados clínicos anotados dos pacientes. Numa terceira fase, avaliamos a combinação das duas abordagens. Na avaliação experimental os modelos baseados em motifs obtiveram melhores resultados do que os construídos a partir dos dados clínicos. A combinação das abordagens mostrou poder ser vantajosa em situações pontuais.

Engineering of bacterial exopolysaccharides: from synthesis to properties

Dissertação para obtenção do Grau de Doutor em Engenharia Química e Bioquímica

Building clusters for CRM strategies by mining airlines customer data

Trabalho de Projeto apresentado como requisito parcial para obtenção do grau de Mestre em Estatística e Gestão de Informação

Text Mining: análise de sentimentos na classificação de notícias

Trabalho de Projeto apresentado como requisito parcial para obtenção do grau de Mestre em Estatística e Gestão de Informação

A systems biology framework for pathway level culture media engineering: pplication to Pichia pastoris cultures

Dissertação para obtenção do Grau de Doutor em Engenharia Química e Bioquímica

Derivation and consistency checking of models in early software product line engineering

Dissertação para obtenção do Grau de Doutor em Engenharia Informática

An approach to teach Calculus/Mathematical Analysis (for engineering students) using computers and active learning – its conception, development of materials and evaluation

Dissertação para obtenção do Grau de Doutor em Ciências da Educação

ArcelorMittal: Metals & Mining: Equity Investment Report

A Work Project, presented as part of the requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Finance from the NOVA – School of Business and Economics

ArcelorMittal: Metals & Mining – Europe: Equity Investment Report

A Work Project, presented as part of the requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Finance from the NOVA – School of Business and Economics

Environmental remediation project of Cunha Baixa mining area cost benefit analysis

A Work Project, presented as part of the requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Economics from the NOVA – School of Business and Economics

Bioprocess engineering of induced pluripotent stem cells for application in cell therapy and pre-clinical research

Dissertation to obtain Master Degree in Biotechnology