Optimização de parâmetros de composição

A set of experiments using state of the art techniques is proposed, in order to perform a detailed analysis of sediment mechanics under different flow conditions by looking at the sediment scale and to understand the mechanisms behind large scale processes such as scour. A deeper and accurate vision of granular mechanics from the statistical point of view is expected at the end of this project. This will be achieved by an independent confirmation of existing results, the application of existing mathematical and numerical models to different cases, rather than the 1D flows found in the literature. The partners involved in this project will benefit in first hand from a solid discharge meter; a combined PIV+PTV (Particle Image Velocimetry + Particle Tracking Velocimetry respectvely) and an accurate numerical model capable of describing local scour based on sediment dynamics.

Milestones are control points where decisions are needed with regard to the next stage of SPN. Globally, a milestone occur when a major result has been achieved or when reaching a target successfully is required for the next phase of work. During the development of SPN, seven milestones have been defined as follows: Milestone 1: Workshop on the standard for SPN and its optional data sources. The workshop, involving all the partners, will occur in the end of the applied research phase. The aim is to define and consolidate the requirements needed to develop the SPN model. The workshop will be a platform of collective discussion about the standards for the SPN model. Milestone 2: Project website: Build and put online the SPN website. Prepare documents resulting from the workshops and disseminate the information through the project website and other supports, including e-flyers, posters, etc. Milestone 3: Flyer, Roadmap to SPN, posters, etc. Prepare documents resulting from the workshops and disseminate the information through other supports, including e-flyers, posters, etc. Milestone 4: The SPN implementation plan for each city approved by stakeholders. By involving the stakeholders, the plan for implement the SPN model for Porto and Bologna will be defined. This milestones includes the identification of methods to implement and run the model, the customization of parameters and the collection of data required for the model. Milestone 5: Formation of stakeholder groups in cities. A group of stakeholders will be created regarding the implementation of the SPN. This group should aggregate participants and representatives of both Porto and Bologna. The goal is to assist the city in implementing policies and in promoting actions to encourage walkability. Milestone 6: The SPN implementation in Bologna and Porto. The SPN model will be fully implemented in Porto and Bologna considering the implementation of urban and transportation policies, the estimation of costs and benefits of implementing these policies and in terms of providing the pedestrian navigation system. Milestone 7: Workshop with participation of municipalities and other stakeholders. The final workshop will be a conference to present the project results with the participation of the several stakeholders.