📣 Registration is now open for the 10th International Course on Seismic Analysis of Structures using OpenSees: Finite element-based framework and civil engineering applications — hosted at the Campus de Couros, University of Minho (Guimarães, Portugal).

🗓️ Dates (blended format):
• 27–29 April 2026 – optional online preparatory classes (Tcl, OpenSeesPy, efficient scripting, basic parametric FE models)
• 5–8 May 2026 – in-person/online intensive sessions with hands-on applications:

Nonlinear modeling & structural dynamics (2D/3D frames under static & seismic loads)

RC & steel structures (material modeling, plasticity, infills, model calibration)

Geotechnics (parametric studies, FE model updating, custom material models)

Masonry & historical structures (modeling strategies and seismic assessment)

💶 Fees: Fully online 150€ + 22% VAT | In-person 230€ + 22% VAT
👥 In-person seats are limited (max. 30 participants)
✅ Registration includes access to lectures, slides, and course materials; in-person attendees receive a 3-month ASDEA OPENSEES / STKO academic license.

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🌟 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 🌟

In our latest research, we investigate a novel demountable modular wind turbine tower concept based on steel–concrete composite curved panels, combining experimental testing with advanced numerical modelling.

📝 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀 (𝗦𝗖𝗖𝗖𝗣𝘀) 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀
📓 Thin-Walled Structures
👩‍🏫 J. M. Tekantappeh, Mariela Mendez-Morales, Carlos Rebelo, Hélder David Silva Craveiro, Rui A․ Simões
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📢 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮 | 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮çã𝗼 à 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮çã𝗼 / 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀

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𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗶çã𝗼: ISISE, Universidade de Coimbra
𝗣𝗲𝗿í𝗼𝗱𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘀: Até 25/02/2026
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝘁𝗼: 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱 – desenvolvimento de um novo conceito de sistema de produção por injeção de polímeros com controlo térmico automatizado
𝗧𝗶𝗽𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘀𝗮: 2 Bolsas de Iniciação à Investigação (para estudantes de licenciatura)
𝗔́𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁í𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮: Engenharia Civil, Engenharia Mecânica, Engenharia de Materiais ou áreas afins
𝗠𝗮𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮çõ𝗲𝘀 𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮:
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𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: ISISE, University of Coimbra
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱: Until 25/02/2026
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱 – development of a new concept for a polymer injection production system with automated thermal control
𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲: 2 Research Initiation Grants (for bachelor’s degree students)
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related areas
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
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Atribuição de Bolsa de Investigação

Instituição: ISISE, Universidade do Minho

Período de candidaturas: Até 15 de fevereiro de 2026

Projeto: FiCoFEMAI – Metodologia integrada e robusta de projeto de estruturas em betão reforçado com fibras de aço assistida por modelos de análise não linear baseados no método dos elementos finitos e de inteligência artificial (Nº 16782)

Tipo: 1 Bolsa de Investigação (detentor de grau de Mestre)

Área Científica: Engenharia Civil, Aeroespacial, Mecânica, Informática, ou áreas afins
Competências: Utilização de algoritmos de aprendizagem de máquina aplicados a fenómenos de engenharia civil; conhecimentos aplicados no método dos elementos finitos; experiência no desenvolvimento de software em linguagem de programação C, C++, C# ou Python

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Envia o teu CV, certificado de habilitações e carta de motivação para barros@civil.uminho.pt com o assunto “Edital BI-ISISE-UMINHO-FiCoFEMAI-16782-B1.3”
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Award of a Research Grant

Institution: ISISE, University of Minho

Application period: Until February 15, 2026

Project: FiCoFEMAI – Integrated and reliable design methodology for steel fibre reinforced concrete structures assisted by nonlinear finite element analysis and artificial intelligence tools (N. 16782)

Type: 1 Research Grant (Master’s Degree)

Research Field: Civil Engineering, Aeronautics, Mechanics, Informatics, or related fields
Skills: Using machine algorithms applied to civil engineering problems; applied knowledge in the finite element method; experience in software development in C, C++, C# or Python programming languages

More details of grant call in buff.ly/HvlUy0n

Send your CV, certificate of the academic degree and motivation letter to barros@civil.uminho.pt with the subject “Edital BI-ISISE-UMINHO-FiCoFEMAI-16782-B1.3” ... See MoreSee Less

🌍 The countdown continues for ESREL 2026 — taking place in the vibrant city of Braga, Portugal, from 14–19 June 2026!

🔎 Bringing together experts from engineering, infrastructure, technology, environmental systems, and health sciences, @ESREL 2026 Annual Conference is a leading platform for advancing risk, safety, and reliability research.

💡 Ready to take the next step?
Submit your full paper and share your work with a global community of researchers and practitioners.

📢 Full paper submission deadline: 6 February 2026

🌐 Learn more and submit here:
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Let’s meet in Braga to exchange ideas and strengthen global safety and resilience.

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🌟 NEW PAPER 🌟

📝 Designing Safer Pedestrian Interactions with Autonomous Vehicles: A Virtual Reality Study of External Human-Machine Interfaces in Road-Crossing Scenarios

📓 applied sciences

👩‍🏫 Raul Almeida; Frederico Pereira; Dário Machado; Emanuel Sousa; Susana Faria; Elisabete Freitas

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