Metrics details Major exploitation phases in quarries involve stone fragmentation by blasting and crushing Considering the nature of stone aggregates and their applications in engineering works technological characterizations are fundamental to the adequate selection of these stone products The present work aimed to characterize stones with different compositional and textural aspects in a quarry belonging to the Limeira Intrusion Distinct samples of aphanitic stone (basalt) Routine technological tests were performed to qualify the stone aggregates aiming at their use in Portland cement concrete and asphalt pavements as well as to meet the greater commercial demands for coarse aggregate produced by the local mineral industry and railway ballast The values obtained in the physical-mechanical tests evidence no limitations to the use of these types of stone in engineering works which highlights the suitability of the two varieties of stones predominantly found in the deposit (diabase and medium-grained monzodiorite) for use as railway ballast Growing demand for crushed stone considering the implementation of important transport infrastructure works in the region The fines generated in diametral compression tests with fast loading rates were also quantitatively analyzed An increase in fines was observed related to higher strengths This behavior is corroborated by the literature and also by field observations Some restrictions were detected in the reaction tests with binders In the adhesiveness test of coarse aggregate to bituminous coating all the stones presented unsatisfactory results although the basalt presented much less detachment from the asphalt binder The alkali-aggregate reactivity tests proved that only one monzodiorite is non-reactive and the other lithotypes have an R1 reactivity level These results are related to the variation in petrographic characteristics technological studies associated with the geological context in quarries with some lateral and vertical heterogeneity are essential to assist in the selection of stony materials most suitable for more specific commercial demands Regardless of the genesis or form of occurrence of these rock masses the structural features are related to the presence and type of discontinuities as well as to the characteristics of the intact rock such as mineralogy that together define their technological quality two fundamental aspects must be highlighted although sometimes neglected in engineering practice: (i) the geological-structural evaluation of a quarry must precede the sampling and technological testing stages; (ii) there is no homogeneous rock mass but rather one with greater or lesser geological variability every study must begin with a detailed geological description of the quarry especially the heterogeneities of the rock mass in terms of exploitable stones the main focus of this work is related to the physical-mechanical and textural properties of different stone materials in terms of the notable geological variability characteristic of an active quarry in the Limeira Intrusion with emphasis on the studies of stone aggregates in a geotechnical context of their performance in engineering works demands Details showing the careful inspection of mining fronts of the quarry in terms of sample representation for technological testing: (A) Face “East” showing contact between dark aphanitic stone and (light) siltstones of the Itararé Sub-Group (B) Detail of irregular block of aphanitic stone; (C) Face “North”: partial view of bench exposing diabase: note in the foreground the blocks of stone collected; (D) Observe fine phaneritic texture typical of diabase; (E) Face “South”: bench showing rock mass with more pronounced fracturing pattern; (F) Detail of MONMC monzodiorite typically crossed by aplitic veins Crushed stones were produced in a laboratory to establish the exact origin of the material which is different from what occurs in industrial-scale crushing in quarries which contain mixtures of stones with different qualities due to the heterogeneities presented by the rock mass with aliquots separated for mechanical and accelerated alteration tests with sodium sulfate/ethylene glycol and binders (adhesiveness and alkali-aggregate reactivity) were also taken to the laboratory to obtain cylindrical test specimens using a diamond drill (external diameter of 63.5 mm and internal diameter of 56.2 mm) cooled with water to determine uniaxial and diametral compressive strengths LEFT: Diametral compression test apparatus with conventional test specimen RIGHT: Details showing the equipment envelope for fine collection The technological characterization of the two most frequent and representative lithologies of the quarry notably Los Angeles abrasion (Graduation F: particles ranging from 50 to 25 mm) and accelerated alteration with immersion cycles in ethyleneglycol followed by drying in an oven it is understood that they were duly evaluated concerning their use also as railway ballast The results of the tests performed are presented following the order of the methodology used in the study Photomicrographs (A to D crossed and E-F parallel nicols): (A) Details showing hydrothermal processes and devitrification in the aphanitic stone APH; (B) Mineralogical matrix of the DIA diabase affected by hydrothermal alteration in the clinopyroxene and plagioclase crystals. References in Table 3 (Gls D) Intergranular texture with trans- and intramineral fissures in the MONM and MONMC monzodiorites; (E F) Details showing the aspect of the vein with quartz-feldspathic composition and very fine-grained and alteration processes (Ssz + Alb) at the interface between the MONMC and the rhyolite vein This is essential knowledge for a better understanding of the possible behaviors of stone aggregates produced on an industrial scale for use in engineering works These aggregates are associated with the partial or total replacement of clinopyroxene crystals mainly in the stones with larger grain sizes in the central portion of the intrusion Table 4 presents a summary of the results that comprise the physical properties which are directly related to the petrographic characteristics and crystal size of the four magmatites studied The stones presented high apparent specific gravity values and porosity below 1% These are typical for crystalline rock materials with a low degree of weathering and with specific microcracking conditions materials that are physically good and satisfactory for stones in applications as aggregate some nuances affect the manufacture of asphalt concretes mainly due to the increasing content of felsic minerals as the distance from the intrusion edge increases This geological variation results in changes in the dry apparent specific gravity between the lithotypes tested making this property important in the planning and operations of the industry converging with the latent need for geological zoning in the quarry to meet an increasingly demanding consumer market Table 5 summarizes the test results that comprise the mechanical properties The intact stone properties reflected the characteristics of materials with relatively high strength and stiffness The results demonstrated a downward trend in the uniaxial compressive strength and indirect tensile strength for the stones with larger grain sizes The APH basalt proves to be an extremely resistant stone even considering the heterogeneities of the material that presents microcracks related to the hydrothermal mineralogical phases while the other three lithotypes are considered very resistant stones the strength compared to the finer-grained stone (APH) is lower which is expected since it is a fine-grained holocrystalline stone MON monzodiorites do not show major changes in the results obtained; they are materials with very similar behavior showing very consistent values since they are stones with the same textures and slightly varied grain sizes The modulus of elasticity (E) and Poisson’s ratio (ν) vary less showing a certain inclination towards lower deformability as the grain size increases presenting moduli of elasticity above 100 GPa The Poisson’s ratio of the APH basalt is lower mainly due to the difference in crystal size since it is composed partly of glassy material and has a large part of minerals arranged in a very fine matrix the DIA diabase has crystals between 0.5 and 1 mm and is which causes greater radial expansion of the test specimen MON monzodiorites can even have coarse minerals (> 5 mm) making it plausible that greater deformations occur on the lateral faces of the test specimens The values for both monzodiorites present small differences and are close to those of DIA diabase Relationship between LM 4.75 mm index and BTTs: (A) loading rates of 7 and 5 kN/s, ruptures within 10 s; (B) loading rates of 3.5 and 2.5 kN/s, ruptures within 20 s. Relationship between LM 4.75 mm index and BTT of all lithotypes the results of the geomechanical properties of intact stone the tests on aggregates demonstrated the same excellence for the study applications a widespread routine method for characterizing aggregates that essentially evaluate the durability of rock fragments under friction and impact stresses were performed in three particle size ranges (B The results of the LAA indices also prove the quality of the materials with small percentages of mass loss (11.8–17.4%) APH basalt samples (Grade A) in MD tests: (A) Natural appearance of the fragments with rough surfaces before the tests; (B) Smooth surface appearance of the aggregates after being worn in the tests The Treton impact test is widely adopted to qualify ballast materials as it fragments the aggregates with successive drops of a hammer a situation similar to dynamic loading on railways The APH basalt has a lower index than the coarser-grained stone (6 and 13.4% and this is the test that shows the greatest influence of texture and particle size on the results Regarding the crushing test, the stony materials tested showed low mass loss rates (11.5–14.6%), once again proving the excellent quality of the materials. The results were very similar (Fig. 9), and the resistances are directly correlated with the grain size of the stones, i.e., stones with finer crystals are more resistant. Summary of mass losses in mechanical tests B Micro-Deval abrasion in grades A and B; T: Treton impact strength; ACV: abrasive crushing value in grade C (particle diameter: 19 mm to 9.5 mm) of the SSA test after sieving RIGHT: Material passing through the 9.5 mm sieve This fact gains relevance taking into account the progress of relevant railway infrastructure projects for passenger transport in the eastern region of the state of São Paulo Visual details of the aggregates in the CBB tests Note the intense detachment of particles in (A) DIA diabase In (D) More localized and less pronounced detachments of the asphalt cement in the APH basalt (details in dashed yellow) Summary of expansion test results by the accelerated mortar bar method therefore this hypothesis requires attention regarding the use of crushed stone for the manufacture of concrete without presenting reactive minerals in petrographic analysis and with positive results in accelerated tests the AAR tests might not solely assess the expansion of mortar bars from expansive gel formation They might also capture the swelling of smectite clay minerals due to water absorption there is a need for more detailed petrographic and mineralogical analysis of the clay minerals present in the stone this research indicates the need for extended testing for ARR in concrete used for specific applications particularly in environments with high exposure to water these results emphasize the need for differentiated application of stony materials or stone homogenization and laboratory studies aimed at the technological characterization of stones from different facies from the studied quarry that is part of the Limeira Intrusion (São Paulo State Brazil) allowed considerations to be made regarding the qualification of these stones This investigation emphasizes the critical role of selecting and using materials that meet engineering and construction standards These insights are essential for choosing suitable aggregates for civil engineering applications These studies were contextualized with genetic models of the rock mass providing an understanding of the variation in the properties of the main lithologies mapped in the pit exposures Two key geological processes were observed: fractional crystallization and late-magmatic hydrothermalism Some of these magmatic differentiation processes were identified in the field and confirmed by petrographic analysis and these processes largely contribute to the differences in technological properties of the main lithologies they play a crucial role in interpreting the results and drawing correlations between the results of an intense sequence of technological tests carried out In terms of the physical properties of stones technological differences are mostly related to the content of ferromagnesian minerals they contain Stones in the edge (APH) and transition zone (DIA) usually show higher apparent specific gravity Despite these minor variations in the values obtained they are decisive in the type of stone used and the dosage of materials in the asphalt plant This underscores the need for geological contextualization in aggregate characterization tests While obtaining physical measurements from the rocks is straightforward without insights into their petrographic makeup and origin the data lacks the depth needed for meaningful industry application The mechanical and alteration properties of the stones were evaluated and found to have good to excellent indices These rocks are characterized by high strength such as grain size and microcracking conditions which influence the results in the main technological tests those with the highest representation in the rock mass (DIA and MOMM) are particularly suitable for use as railway ballast This suitability is especially relevant considering the advancement of important government projects that focus on railway infrastructure for passenger transport in São Paulo The tensile strength of stones in the studied quarry is significantly influenced by their mineralogical and textural characteristics characterized by its very fine-grained aphanitic structure whereas the MONMC had a result of 12.7 MPa both typical average values according to standard Brazilian methods differentiating the strength values of the stones The initial strength difference of 2.6 MPa increased to 7.8 MPa suggesting a relationship between mineralogical properties the production of fines also increases due to higher rupture rates These findings offer valuable insights that could enhance the study of fines production during the crushing phase where the characteristics of the intact rock are of significant importance The aggregates from the quarry studied are mainly used in hydraulic and asphalt concretes it was crucial to examine how binders interact with these stones This investigation highlighted the potential necessity for additives to improve the adhesiveness (in asphalts) and mitigate possible AAR more detailed control 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Res. 137, 106213 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.106213 The reactivity of the aggregates from Southern region of Brazil Download references The authors would like to thank Engineering Geology and Road laboratories (EESC-USP) for the opportunity and for all the infrastructure offered to carry out the physical-mechanical and alterability tests The authors acknowledge the Brazilian governmental research agencies CAPES (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior) and CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico) by CAPES research fellowships and by CNPq through the research fellowship PQ2 316330/2021-3 UENF – State University of the North in Rio de Janeiro Ribeiro : Wrote the main manuscript text; Conceptualization; methodology formal analysis; Project Administration.João A Neto: Wrote the main manuscript text; Conceptualization Monticelli: Wrote the main manuscript text; formal analysis.José C Ribeiro: Wrote the main manuscript text; formal analysis.Sérgio N Monteiro: Writing—review and editing; Resource Acquisition; Project Administration; Review of technical language.Afonso R de Azevedo: Writing—review and editing; Resource Acquisition; Project Administration; Review of technical language The authors declare no competing interests All methods were performed in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-91292-6 Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science Anonymous client set to build 350,000 sqm facility The city council of Limeira in the São Paulo state has rejected a bill for the build of a large data center campus First reported by BN Americas the local mayor filed a bill to rezone the land from rural to urban Mayor Mario Botion went to the council to ask for the bill to be approved after having received interest from an anonymous international client Brazilian law does not permit the sale of rural land to multinationals Botion said the project would bring important development to the city and argued that if the council does not approve the project the anonymous client will move to a different city for the build According to local press Todo Dia the data center is set to span 350,000 sqm (3.8m sq ft) and would create up to 1,000 jobs during construction they were already in the advanced stages of the process and sale had already been signed with deadlines which is why we urgently need to approve and discuss this project There are currently no existing data centers in the Limeira region. 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The 33-year-old also provided two assists for Tiquinho Soares to score a first-half double. “They teased me and I said, now I’m the one who’s going to score the goal,” Neymar told TNT Sports The home fans also taunted Neymar in the ninth minute when he walked up to take a corner and the former Barcelona and Paris St-Germain forward responded by signalling for them to sing louder before setting up Soares to score “My greatest joy is playing football,” Neymar posted on social media Free daily newsletterKick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football Neymar, who left Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal last month to return to his boyhood club said last week that Santos were helping him “to rediscover soccer Santos play Bragantino in the Paulista Championship quarter-finals next weekend 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects news and interviews about your industry in English As 480 vacancies total across the eight courses increase from 2.830 by 3.310 the number of places offered in the Unicamp entrance exam the largest ever held at one time in the university's history EUSTÁQUIO GOMES This first phase of the project foresees the hiring rector José Tadeu Jorge recalls that the training of the teaching staff is an important chapter of the project the preservation of the quality of undergraduate courses and the progressive implementation of research postgraduate and extension programs will be taken into account The new campus will have the same profile of excellence achieved by Unicamp over the years” for whom the fact has “great social importance as it means more opportunities in the context of public The minimum degree required by Unicamp for its teachers is that of a doctorate professor Continued on pages 6 and 7 Neymar opened up on scoring an Olimpico goal against Inter de Limeira as he remained hopeful of a Brazil national team call-up (VIDEO) Neymar Jr's Show with Santos FC: Silences Critics with an Olympic GoalNeymar Jr proved once again that his talent is still top-notch with a stunning Olympic goal in Santos FC's victory over Internacional de Limeira in the Campeonato Paulista the Brazilian star curled in a corner kick from the left with pinpoint accuracy The ball hit the post before crossing the line sending his teammates and fans into a frenzy In response to the criticism he's faced since returning to Brazil the former Barcelona and PSG player silenced the opposing fans with a bold gesture making it clear that his quality speaks for itself the forward is still showing flashes of the magic that made him a global star and reaffirming his commitment to the club that launched his career Santos was already ahead thanks to a goal from Tiquinho Soares when Neymar doubled the lead with his masterpiece sealing a dream first half for coach Pedro Caixinha's squad the Santos side remains at the top of Group B in the state tournament reinforcing their strong form in the competition with rumors linking him to a potential return to Europe or a move to MLS and Inter Miami where Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez currently play his present with Santos proves he still has plenty to offer His performance against Internacional de Limeira is solid proof showing that his return to Brazil is not just a media spectacle but a footballing show as well The former Barcelona and PSG player returned to his boyhood club at the end of January and helped Santos to another victory with a hand in all three goals Neymar assisted the first and the third from corners and he scored the second straight from a corner Neymar responds to jeering fans by scoring for Santos directly from corner Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Inter de Limeira 0 win(s) Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Guilherme Augusto is the competition's top scorer (10) 23 Feb 2025 21:30:00 GMT?Santos FC won 3–0 over Inter de Limeira on Sun 23 Feb 2025 21:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Inter de Limeira is playing home against Santos FC at Estádio Major José Levy Sobrinho on Sun Neymar stunned Brazilian fans when he curled in a goal directly from a corner in an excellent first half for Santos against Inter de Limeira. The current head to head record for the teams are Inter de Limeira 1 win(s) Haven't scored in their last 2 matches Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Palmeiras have won the previous 2 matches against Inter de Limeira. Jose Lopez has the most shots on target per match for Palmeiras (1.7) 13 Feb 2025 22:30:00 GMT?Palmeiras won 3–0 over Inter de Limeira on Thu 13 Feb 2025 22:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Palmeiras have won the previous 2 matches against Inter de Limeira Inter de Limeira is playing home against Palmeiras at Estádio Major José Levy Sobrinho on Thu The current head to head record for the teams are Sao Paulo 3 win(s) Haven't kept a clean sheet in 5 matches Sao Paulo have won the previous 2 matches against Inter de Limeira. Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Haven't kept a clean sheet in 6 matches 11 Feb 2025 00:30:00 GMT?Sao Paulo vs Inter de Limeira on Tue 11 Feb 2025 00:30:00 GMT ended in a 0–0 tie.InsightsHave scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches Sao Paulo have won the previous 2 matches against Inter de Limeira Sao Paulo is playing home against Inter de Limeira at Arena BRB Mané Garrincha on Tue Mario Cucinella Architects has revolutionized the concept of production spaces for Nice Brasil’s new headquarters creating a full bioclimatic machine set in the green of Limeira Owner: NiceArchitecture: Mario Cucinella ArchitectsLandscape design: Balmori AssociatesStructural engineering & MEP: MF Minerbo Fuchs EngenhariaPhoto credits: Duccio Malagamba A sustainable business model increases efficiency and production quality with new technologies designed to improve working conditions and reduce environmental impact These principles of “Industry 4.0” are determined to aim for a virtuous approach to the future a global company in the home and building management and security industry as shown in the architecture of its new headquarters (20,000 sq.m.) in Limeira which is also one of the international centers of the group’s research & development Mario Cucinella Architects flips the concept of a production space compact structure to one that is open and permeable forging a dialogue with the surrounding community and environment The symbiotic relationship between built space and nature starts from a fresh take on traditional Brazilian architectural elements to reduce energy consumption by using fewer active measures and more passive ones that take advantage of favorable climatic conditions This has great benefits for the comfort levels of its users the roof takes inspiration from the shape of a tropical leaf resting gently on lightweight columns and it is also the building’s most important passive environmental device It gives protection from direct sunrays during the hottest months of the year bringing the right amount of diffused light into all spaces The roof is also made into a “light projector” by directing natural light in a large space improving the livability and establishing direct contact with the exterior Openable components also let natural ventilation be enjoyed in the building for two-thirds of the year Transition spaces (semi-outdoors) control the microclimate between outside and inside and shaded areas the combination of thermal mass and natural ventilation makes no heating or cooling necessary The building is potentially able to operate without support from the electrical mains for several periods of the year In keeping with the overall energy policy that Nice has adopted starting with a mapping of its carbon footprint in 2021 it has set itself the goal by 2025 of reducing CO2 emissions by 50% caused by energy consumption And it aims to reach zero carbon emissions by 2030 consistent with international targets to contain global warming below 2°C The largest diffusion magazine in the luxury & design world Privacy Policy(function (w,d) {var loader = function () {var s = d.createElement("script") tag = d.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.src="https://cdn.iubenda.com/iubenda.js"; tag.parentNode.insertBefore(s,tag);}; if(w.addEventListener){w.addEventListener("load" false);}else if(w.attachEvent){w.attachEvent("onload" loader);}else{w.onload = loader;}})(window During the confinement period, you can access PSG TV Premium for free and enjoy all this season's match videos. 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the arrival of Daiane Limeira Santos Silva The Brazil international defender has signed a three-year contract After coming through the Kindermann youth academy the 20-year-old started her professional career at Tiradentes in 2015 (12 matches 1 goal) before joining Rio Preto (7 matches She came to Europe in 2017 when she switched to the Norwegian club Avaldsnes (29 matches winning the Norwegian Cup in her debut year the new Rouge-et-Bleu recruit won the Copa America with the Seleçao in Chile featuring notably in the 7-0 dismissal of Bolivia in the group stage and contributing to her nation's seventh triumph in the competition "I'm very happy to have joined Paris Saint-Germain it's an honour and an opportunity to be able to join this squad," Daiane Santos said after signing her contract and I'll have the chance to improve alongside some really great players I hope to be able to help my new club fulfil all its objectives." A system made up of three photovoltaic power plants was inaugurated this Wednesday (31) on the Unicamp campuses in Limeira an amount of energy sufficient to supply the equivalent of 300 homes the plants were installed in Faculty of Applied Sciences (FCA) the Faculty of Technology (FT) and the Technical College of Limeira (Cotil) According to Neoenergia Elektro – the company responsible for the system – the plants will provide a reduction of approximately 33% in energy consumption compared to what is currently observed the reduction should provide a monthly saving of around R$60 on the energy bill of the three campuses teachers and staff. “Our goal is to be the most sustainable higher education institution in Latin America professor Antonio José de Almeida Meirelles accompanied by the general coordinator of the University the program favors a clean energy matrix and is in harmony with Unicamp's decision to align itself with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN) The installation of photovoltaic panels is directly linked to SDG 7 which deals with encouraging the use of clean and affordable energy The rector also said that programs of this type are viable “An event like this proves that this type of cooperation is possible” says Meirelles. According to the rector higher education institutions have already demonstrated that they are capable of actively participating in the country's reindustrialization process and assisting in this process in an innovative and sustainable way The system opened in Limeira has 978 panels And the initiative is part of Neoenergia Elektro's Energy Efficiency Program (PEE) which is regulated by the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel). “Our duty as an organization is to reinforce the social aspect of our operations And this social duty is intrinsically linked to this partnership with the University” Neoenergia is a company that very latently seeks the production of renewable green energy that does not exploit the land Moretti recalled that the initiative is aligned with the seventh objective of the UN sustainability program but highlighted that this is not the only objective receiving attention from the University Unicamp has worked to improve the population’s quality of life in addition to playing a fundamental role in the area of ​​education by contributing to quality professional training,” he said the general coordinator. “Unicamp works in extension it works in all areas that are currently the guidelines of the United Nations” Coordinator of Unicamp's Sustainable Campus program professor Luiz Carlos Pereira da Silva assesses that solar energy is an increasingly relevant alternative in the world. “Firstly Sunlight takes just eight minutes to reach Earth it is an energy that we have available in abundance It is democratic and available throughout the country It is an increasingly important source of the world’s energy matrix,” he said. “And I think we have to take increasingly aggressive action to promote the energy transition are able to build partnerships like this with Neoenergia and take the lead” The Sustainable Campus Program is a partnership between Unicamp and CPFL (Companhia Paulista de Força e Luz) started in August 2017 within the scope of the Research and Development (R&D) program and Aneel's PEE. The project aims to improve the campus infrastructure and through the development of new technologies transform the University's spaces into an energy sustainability laboratory Check out aerial images of the photovoltaic power plant system: Delegation learned about research carried out at Unicamp and expressed interest in international cooperation The show class with chef and gastrologist Tibério Gil on the role of nutrition and gastronomy in contemporary women's health opened the program that runs until Friday (8) the occupation of command positions is still unequal between men and women with six places offered each year in the first two periods; the offer increases to nine beneficiaries in the following two years The publications are divided in a didactic manner into the themes General Women's Health Obstetric Health and Adolescent Women's Health a political commitment in favor of the solution is necessary and the Brazil can play an extremely important role in global environmental solutions  the sociologist was president of the National Association of Postgraduate Studies and Research in Social Sciences in the 2003-2004 biennium   Webmail Wi-Fi networks User Services Charter Information Security Policy  Mario Cucinella Architects complete new manufacturing base and R&D Centre for Nice in Brazil an Italian multinational leader in the Smart Home automation sector has inaugurated its new 20,000 square metre Brazilian manufacturing base in the industrial district of Campinas Designed by Mario Cucinella Architects the building also houses the company’s International Research & Development Centre and serves as its Brazilian headquarters The project benefits from proximity to a natural water source and a forest which encouraged Mario Cucinella Architects to explore a bioclimatic design model both in terms of the building’s form and function the distinct tropical leaf inspired sloping roof of the new building rests gently on slender load-bearing columns that protect the existing vegetation The generous overhanging 2,670 sqm roof offers plentiful shade in and around the building creating an important passive cooling device with its overhang reaching up to 16m To provide additional shading and protection for the glass façades during the middle of the day the roof extends outwards from the façades resulting in a significant annual solar gain reduction The courtyard entrance atrium has a distinctive 13.5 metre high funnel at its centre providing constant natural ventilation The stable and moderate external temperature range in this region has enabled its tall ventilation chimney to be operational throughout the year The funnel is effectively the building’s lung Its organic shape and dominant scale and position express the importance of environmental mitigation to the design of the building The “lung” is also visible externally and can be seen from most of the building’s other floors including the ground floor where Nice’s showroom and manufacturing spaces are located the funnel speaks to a Brazilian tradition of Modernist architecture for which the relationship of the external world is a key component of well-being inside buildings This tradition is further explored by Mario Cucinella Architects through external circulation and the landscaping on the ground floor introducing a small oasis within the building “It is more and more important to be able to give life to architecture that is genuinely in dialogue with the context That relationship was considered fundamental in past centuries I believe Nice can stand as a virtuous example in that sense: an architecture which thanks to being in close harmony with the natural elements of its surrounding territory Nice attains its objective of revolutionising the idea of what a manufacturing space can be by replacing the image of a closed compact structure with one of maximum openness and permeability Inside this sense of interconnectedness also applies to the way in which those working in the building are brought together through large glazed windows that enable staff and visitors on the ground floor to watch the manufacturing activities the two levels of office floors and common areas are connected to a 500 m2 annexe with social spaces including an outdoor kitchen with a churrasco grill This annexe is reached using elevated walkways that run through the forest again enabling those in the building to enjoy the surrounding woodland Nice’s own Energy Policy guided the Limeira project setting itself the goal of reducing CO2 from energy consumption by 50% by 2025 and to achieve zero CO2 emissions by 2030 These targets outline a reduction trajectory consistent with international targets to keep global warming below 2°C Nice’s manufacturing spaces were conceived as a smart factory based on the principles of Industry 4.0 a new approach that uses new technologies to provide improved working conditions and increase the efficiency and production quality of factories these policies helped inform an approach whereby the combination of thermal mass and natural ventilation render the production areas at Nice free from requiring mechanical heating and cooling while enabling high standards of comfort through a strategic combination of passive environmental control systems The showroom and offices have a mixed system that encourages the use of natural ventilation This limitation of our dependence on active mechanical plant systems is something that Mario Cucinella Architects have been actively pursuing systematically through all of their projects “For the new headquarters of our subsidiary we chose Mario Cucinella Architects to translate our commitment to improving the quality of life for people and to build a sustainable future by reducing environmental impact and respecting the context in which we operate” we’ve always had a need for a relationship with earth and all its energies Our project for Nice re-establishes a symbiotic relationship between architecture and nature by interacting with the surrounding landscape reinterpreting traditional Brazilian architectural elements and encouraging users to take advantage of all its passive features.” You must be logged in to post a comment Katie Ledecky earned the top honors tonight as the US Olympic Committee’s Female Athlete of the Olympic Games Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium The International Olympic Committee has said that the sanctions against the group of 4 American swimmers is “adequate.” July 21st, 2016 Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean, International, News, Rio 2016 Olympic Games On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro, the Rio2016 Facbeook page is posting brilliant and spectacular images from one of the world’s unique and most beautiful landscapes On the 79th day of the Olympic torch relay the torch continued through the state of São Paulo It began in Campinas and travelled about 40 km north west on the day to end up in Americana Campinas is the third most populous city in the state eclipsing over one million inhabitants The city’s metropolitan area contains twenty municipalities with a total population of nearly three million The biggest tourist attractions in the city are known as the seven wonders of Campinas The wonders include the Metropolitan Cathedral and Lagoa do Taquaral (an area for leisure and sport activities) a city with 300,000 people that was previously known as the “Brazilian Orange Capital” due to its large citrus production Now the main crop cultivated from Limeira is sugar cane It is also recognized for their jewelry which attracts customers from across the globe The torch continued through Rio Claro before finishing up the day in Americana not to be confused with the Claro River in the state of Goias Americana is known for the Pedagogic Historical Museum and the Contemporary Art Museum Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" More from James SutherlandSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates clubs Bengaluru FC Ex Delhi Dynamos FC manager-cum-player Roberto Carlos congratulated Elano Blumer on the appointment Brazilian star Elano Blumer, who played for Chennaiyin FC in Hero Indian Super League (Hero ISL) 2014 and 2015 has been named as the new coach of Sao Paulo-based Brazilian side Inter de Limeira This will be Elano's first stint as a head coach has previously worked as an assistant manager for Brazilian giant Santos and has also served as the side's interim coach on two separate occasions Elano was Chennaiyin's marquee player for the first two editions of the Hero ISL and was the first-ever Golden Boot winner in the league's history having scored 8 goals in his debut season in India The former Manchester City midfielder also helped the team win the title with four goals and four assists in the second season The move marks an emotional return for Elano to a club he previously played for as an 18-year-old back in 2000-2001 The Chennaiyin fan-favourite took to Instagram and posted an image of himself in Inter's black and white jersey and wrote "Time to rewrite one of the most important stories of my life." Hora de voltar a escrever uma das histórias mais importantes da minha vida. #VaiLeão A post shared by Elano Blumer (@elanoblumer) on Aug 7 Elano's former Brazil teammate Roberto Carlos played in the Hero ISL for Delhi Dynamos FC back in 2015 was amongst the first to congratulate Elano on the appointment represented our country playing in the 2010 World Cup I gained knowledge and respect in the world of football But this same fate puts us face to face again Now to write a new story together,” Elano said after formalizing the appointment with the club © 2025 Indian Super League - All Rights Reserved.