Revestimento de fachadas e coberturas com chapas de zinco e cobre

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo o estudo da utilização do zinco e do cobre como revestimento de coberturas e de fachadas em edifícios. O trabalho inicia-se com uma introdução sobre as características do zinco e cobre e a sua aplicação desde os primeiros tempos até à atualidade. Incluiu-se uma breve explanação sobre a sua produção, extração, disponibilidade de recursos, reciclagem e compatibilidade com outros materiais. O trabalho inclui também um capítulo destinado a compreender os princípios que justificam o seu uso em revestimentos, onde se aborda a sua importância na ventilação, sistemas de drenagem e noutras temáticas associadas ao processo construtivo. Em seguida desenvolve-se um capítulo orientado para os sistemas de revestimento mais comuns, onde se faz a separação entre sistemas com e sem ventilação e as diferentes técnicas e formas de instalação. Apresenta-se finalmente um caso prático de estudo de um sistema de revestimento de uma cobertura, onde se completa com um subcapítulo destinado à quantificação da ação do vento, da chuva e dos seus efeitos, mas também, onde se realça a importância da análise do comportamento e desempenho dos respetivos órgãos de drenagem.

P System antigenic determiners expression in Ascaris lumbricoides

The P System antigens have been detected in numerous parasites, bacterias and viruses, nevertheless the clinical significance is still unknown. The aim was to study the presence of P1 antigenic determiners in A. lumbricoides extracts by means of the use of 6 different monoclonal antibodies of well-known concentrations and Ig class. We worked with 14 A. lumbricoides extracts. Inhibition Agglutination Test was made in a bromelin enzymatic medium and 4 ºC temperature. Titre, Score and Sensitivity Parameter were determined for each monoclonal antibody against red cells suspension used as revealing system. Ten extracts inhibited the agglutination of all anti P1 monoclonal antibodies. The 4 remaining extracts only inhibited the agglutination of some of them. It is demonstrated that the extracts have P1 activity. This activity is independent of titre, Score, Sensitivity Parameter, concentration and Ig class and it depends on the epitope at which the monoclonal antibody is directed.

Aquaponics System - An EPS@ISEP 2014 Spring Project

The goal of this project, one of the proposals of the EPS@ISEP 2014 Spring, was to develop an Aquaponics System. Over recent years Aquaponics systems have received increased attention due to its possibilities in helping reduce strain on resources within 1st and 3rd world countries. Aquaponics is the combination of Hydroponics and Aquaculture and mimics a natural environment in order to successfully apply and enhance the understanding of natural cycles within an indoor process. By using this knowledge of natural cycles it was possible to create a system with the capabilities similar to that of a natural environment with the benefits of electronic adaptions to enhance the overall efficiency of the system. The multinational team involved in its development was composed of five students, from five countries and fields of study. This paper covers their solution, involving overall design, the technology involved and the benefits it could bring to the current market. The team was able to achieve the final rendered Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings, successfully performed all the electronic testing, and designed a solution under budget. Furthermore, the solution presented was deeply studied from the sustainability viewpoint and the team also developed a product specific marketing plan. Finally, the students involved in this project obtained new knowledge and skills.