Une transition vers une consommation de l’énergie électrique plus efficace, flexible ou plus sobre doit notamment être pensée dans la réalité sociale des ménages québécois. Que l’on parle de jeunes parents manquant de temps endettés par un premier achat immobilier ou d’autres ménages, ils doivent être entendus. Leurs trajectoires et leurs aspirations d’établissement, ainsi que […]

Reinforced concrete (RC) is widely used due to its ease of construction, accessibility of raw materials, and excellent integrity. However, severe breakdown of RC structures due to mechanical and environmental loads may result in the need for strengthening to increase functionality and extend the service life of such structures. The use of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) […]

The intern will develop a bookkeeping/accounting procedural handbook for Solaris. This will require them to learn standard bookkeeping and accounting practices that small businesses engage in, critically think through these processes, and finally- refine and ensure that these processes are efficient. Solaris, the partner organization, will benefit by having a written procedural handbook that will […]

This project aims to develop an objective and universal speech privacy method that can be used within and between open-plan and closed offices, taking account of transmission paths and likely speech sound levels based on space type and usage. A performance classification table complete with likely subjective response and percentage intelligibility will be developed for […]

In industrial areas like manufacturing units, logistics centers, and warehouses, floors are exposed to heavy traffic along with high mechanical loads and possible chemicals contact. This promotes the use of polymeric cementitious flooring compositions such as epoxy resin-based flooring compositions and polyurethane (PU) cementitious systems. The latter showed outstanding mechanical properties and do not suffer […]

The intended research aims at bringing the design and production process of the industry partner, BONE STRUCTURE into a new level of customization, that involves effective homebuyers participation in the design of their homes, using cutting-edge computatioanl design techniques. The customization process is initiated with a layout design; roomblocks modifications, till selection of appliances and […]

La modélisation des données du bâtiment (BIM) présente de nombreux avantages et est un outil nécessaire pour un virage de l’industrie vers le numérique. Son développement est encore faible dans le génie civil et le gouvernement a donc présenté une feuille de route avec des cibles à atteindre pour les donneurs d’ouvrages publics. Pour y […]

The construction industry is plagued by a multitude of rising costs that threaten to curb achievable profit margins. This rise in costs is ultimately transferred to the end-user, as the construction industry seeks to maintain the viability of their business model. Nexite High Performance Envelope (Nexii) panels are composite polymer-concrete cladding panels with a finished […]

Le dimensionnement des chaussées au Canada est actuellement effectué avec des méthodes empiriques. Ces méthodes limitent la possibilité d’utiliser de nouveaux matériaux et de nouvelles technologies qui permettraient de prolonger la durée de vie des chaussées tout en limitant leur impact négatif sur l’environnement. Il existe des méthodes de dimensionnement mécaniste-empirique, comme PavementME et des […]

Geomembranes (thin sheets that can be polymeric or bituminous), are used as the liners in waste containment and mineral extraction facilities to protect the surrounding environment from contaminant migration. Environmental awareness and high demand for mineral resources increased the demand for geomembranes and have created economic opportunities for Canadian companies with an estimated revenue of […]

This Mitacs Accelerate represents the first year of the UBC Precast Design Studio, which is a multi-year partnership between the Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI) and the University of British Columbia (UBC). The Studio will provide students with a hands-on learning experience for the seismic design, construction, and seismic response of precast shear walls. This […]

CleanAir.ai is an internet-of-things startup and manufacturer of ALVI, a smart air purification system. ALVI provides high-efficiency particulate air aka HEPA-class air quality, lowers home energy consumption and provides data and alerts on indoor air quality and filter performance through the ALVI app. The company has two major lines: ALVI smart and ALVI air. ALVI […]