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New publication out 📢

Masonry arch bridges are a key part of our infrastructure and heritage, yet the way we assess their safety still often ignores a fundamental aspect: uncertainty.
This review takes a look at how uncertainty is currently handled in fragility assessment methods for these structures.

A few key takeaways:
Most studies still rely on deterministic approaches
Simulation-based methods dominate, but can be computationally expensive
Surrogate models and machine learning remain underused
Important gaps exist in linking fragility to risk and decision-making
Overall, the work highlights the need to move towards more robust probabilistic frameworks that better capture uncertainties and support risk-informed decisions.

You can read the full paper here:
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📢 Reminder: REFFRACTEUR is still recruiting 15 PhD candidates

Are you a recent MSc graduate looking for a PhD opportunity in an international academic-industrial environment?

REFFRACTEUR offers 15 doctoral positions for researchers interested in materials, sustainability, digitalisation, AI, and high-temperature industrial processes.
This is a great opportunity to build a career at the interface of academia and industry.

📍 15 positions
📍 36 months
📍 international doctoral training
📍 strong industrial involvement
📍 deadline: 8 June 2026

Apply here:
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🚨 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝!

✔️ This study presents a comprehensive 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐤 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 on the hyperelastic characterisation of a two-component structural silicone adhesive (Sikasil® SG-500). The work combines 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐤 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬, and 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐚ç𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

💠 The results demonstrate that 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 enable reliable prediction of adhesive behaviour, supporting the 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭-𝐟𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐚ç𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬.

📖 Experimental and Numerical Study on the Material Characterisation of a Structural Silicone Adhesive for Point-Fixed Glass Panels
👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Authors: Eliana Inca-Cabrera, Seyed-Amin Hosseini, Sandra Jordão, Carlos Leitão, Afonso Mesquita
📘 Structures
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We are pleased to share the 𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 2025, reflecting a year of strong research, collaboration, and innovation in structural engineering.
From the 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧 ⭐ evaluation by FCT to impactful projects addressing sustainability, resilience, and advanced materials, this report showcases the commitment of our teams to advancing the built environment.

🔗 Explore the full highlights:
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