Historical and Masonry Structures
The group consists of 25 PhD members, led by Paulo B. Lourenço and integrated in two clusters. Originally centred in “Historical”, i.e. existing buildings with cultural value, often referred to as architectural heritage (majority in masonry and timber, but also 20th century heritage), and “Masonry”, i.e. new masonry construction.
Overview
Group HMS - Historical Masonry
The group interests are wider, with relevant activity in timber structures, infrastructure management and geotechnical engineering. Conservation of the built heritage includes non-destructive testing and monitoring, advanced experimental characterization, sophisticated numerical simulation tools, earthquake engineering, repair and strengthening techniques, durability, management systems and life cycle analysis.
Re-use of structural masonry and timber aims at developing integral building solutions (all functional requirements) and modular solutions. Infrastructure management has a strong focus on assessment of bridges and transportation networks, including risk management and extreme events. Geotechnics has a focus on ground parameters and performance predictions, namely for rock masses, slope management and railways engineering.
Clusters
Projects
Latest News
NEW PAPER
📝 Development of a foam-filled steel web sandwich panel for the rehabilitation of timber floors
📓 Journal of Building Engineering
👩🏫 Guilherme Gontijo, Marco Abreu Filho, Pier Giovanni Benzo, João M. Pereira, José Machado, Zlatan Z. Denchev, José Sena-Cruz
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NEW PAPER
📝 Scalable BIM based open workflow for structural analysis of masonry building aggregates
📓 Computers & Structures
👩🏫 Maria Laura Leonardi, José Granja, Daniel Oliveira, Miguel Azenha
🔗https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2024.107321
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We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the NORISK International Master in Risk Assessment and Management of Civil Infrastructures.
About NORISK:
The NORISK EMJM (Norisk | (msc-norisk.org)) is a prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Course designed to address the critical need for professionals with a solid foundation in risk assessment and management within the context of civil infrastructures. This program stands out for its highly specialized curriculum and multidisciplinary approach.
Program Overview:
Duration: One academic year (60 ECTS)
Dual-degree structure: Master’s degree awarded by two partner Universities (30 ECTS each)
Rotating program among esteemed partners
Possibility of being involved within a secondment in several of the Associated Partners
Language of instruction and examinations: English
Full members:
Minho University (Coordinator, Portugal); La Rochelle University (France); Universita degli Studi di Padova (Italy); and Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (Spain)
Key Focus Areas:
The NORISK EMJM emphasizes advanced knowledge and skills in assessment, management, reliability, and risk analysis. Participants will be equipped to address the intricacies of monitoring, digitalization, and intervention on civil infrastructures, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as energy, transport, communications, water, health, defense, national security, banking, and financial services.
Scholarships:
There will be scholarships for excellent students from different geographical regions of 1400EUR/month, covering also the tuition fees. Do not loose this opportunity!
Application Process:
We invite qualified candidates to submit their applications through our online portal: msc-norisk.org/applications/. The call for students is currently open, and the deadline for applications is 31st of January of 2024.
Why NORISK?
By enrolling in NORISK, you will benefit from a comprehensive and integrative educational experience that goes beyond conventional boundaries. Our program aims to provide optimized and sustainable solutions for the complex challenges posed by civil infrastructures.
We encourage individuals with a passion for contributing to the field of risk analysis and infrastructure management to take advantage of this unique opportunity.
Should you require any further information or assistance during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact our admissions team at info@msc-norisk.org.
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NEW PAPER
📝 A theta projection model for compressive creep behaviour of refractories at high temperature: application to alumina-spinel
📓 Meccanica
👩🏫 Thaís R. L. Soares, Ilona Kieliba, Miguel Azenha, Thorsten Tonnesen & Paulo B. Lourenço
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