Title: Recommendations for assessment and interpretation of the seismic capacity of URM walls with irregular opening layout from benchmarking different finite element models
Authors: F. Parisse, V. Buonocunto, A. Di Primio, A.M. D'Altri, L.C.M. da Silva, R. Marques, G. Camata, P.B. Lourenço, G. Milani, S. de Miranda, F. Parisi, G. Magenes, S. Cattari
Journal: JOBE
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📢 Call for Expressions of Interest – Research Grant Opportunity
We are looking for candidates interested in a research grant opportunity within the RADIANCE project, funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe. This opportunity focuses on real-time visual monitoring on construction sites, combining data from crane-mounted sensors, planning tools, and operational systems to improve safety, risk detection, and decision-making.
The work will involve: developing image processing and analysis tools to detect hazardous situations; creating a real-time alert system for integration into digital platforms and AR devices; designing in-situ visual signalling solutions using coloured light beams; validating the system through real-time image acquisition using cranes or drones. We are currently collecting expressions of interest from candidates with a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Informatic Systems, or a related field.
📅 Deadline: March 28, 2026 👉 Expression of interest form: buff.ly/AE77wA6
Call for expressions of interest for one (1) research grants within the R&D project: RADIAN – Robotic, Automated and DIgital solutions for improving building renovAtion and New Construction Efficien...
How can the behaviour of the face plate component in tension be predicted in I-beam to concrete-filled tubular column steel joints? This study proposes a 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 to describe the nonlinear behaviour of the face plate component, validated through experimental tests and finite element analyses. The results show that a 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 can accurately capture the full force–displacement response of the component for different connection configurations.
🔎 Call for Expressions of Interest | Research Grant (Civil Engineering)
Within the R&D project “REFINED – Refractory Engineering for Innovative and knowledge-based lining design” (ref. COMPETE2030-FEDER-00743400), funded by Programa Inovação e Transição Digital (COMPETE2030), we are collecting expressions of interest for 1 (one) research grant in Civil Engineering or related fields. REFINED aims to revolutionize sustainable refractory lining design in steel production by combining advanced constitutive models, AI, and optimization algorithms—supporting higher performance, fewer process interruptions, and improved competitiveness.
Planned work: • Compilation of experimental and in situ databases on the thermomechanical behaviour of refractory masonry (steel ladles) • Development and validation of finite element models for thermomechanical performance • Application of advanced statistical methods (incl. sensitivity analyses and algorithm comparisons) • Development of predictive applications for steel ladle thermomechanical behaviour
✅ Eligibility: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related fields) At this stage, we are only collecting expressions of interest. Based on submissions, suitable profiles will be identified and a formal call will be launched later. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to submit a full application to the official competition.
📅 Deadline: March 18th, 2026
➡️ Submit your expression of interest here: buff.ly/UZMuRpv Questions: Dr. João Pereira — jpereira@civil.uminho.pt Feel free to share this opportunity within your networks!
The second meeting of the CEN/TC250/SC3 Ad-hoc Group on AI Design of Steel Structures took place on 26 February 2026 in Barcelona, hosted by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
This initiative brings together leading experts from across Europe to explore how Artificial Intelligence can support the future development of Eurocode 3, helping enable AI-assisted structural design that is reliable, transparent, and scientifically sound.
The University of Coimbra/ISISE played an active role in the meeting, represented by: • Filip Ljubinković, Assistant Researcher – Convenor of the Ad-hoc Group • Luís Simões da Silva, Professor – Leader of Task Group 2 (Data) • Aleksa Miličević, PhD Candidate – who presented his research on Physics-Informed Neural Networks for structural engineering applications
The meeting provided an opportunity to review the latest progress of the group and continue the work launched at the kick-off meeting held in Coimbra in October 2025.
Five Task Groups (TGs) are currently working on key aspects of the AI lifecycle in structural design: 🔹 TG1 – When and why AI? 🔹 TG2 – Data 🔹 TG3 – AI Model Development 🔹 TG4 – Verification and Validation 🔹 TG5 – Agentic EC3
Together, these groups aim to establish the scientific foundations and methodological framework needed to integrate AI into future generations of Eurocode 3.
📍 The next meeting of the Ad-hoc Group will take place on 1 October 2026 in Salerno, Italy, continuing the collaborative effort to shape the future of digital and AI-supported structural engineering in Europe.
Additive Manufacturing offers unmatched freedom in manufacturing. But with so much freedom, what is the best strategy to produce thick, solid components by WAAM?
In our latest paper, we systematically compared 11 infill strategies and demonstrate that deposition path geometry directly controls thermal behaviour, microstructure, defect formation, and hardness. In WAAM, strategy is not just geometry.
📄 Characterisation of infill strategies in WAAM for solid components fabricated with ER100S-G wire DOI: buff.ly/0K76ZBx 👨🎓 Authors: David Gomes Andrade, Carlos Zhu, Hagar El Bamby, Kaike Monteiro, Sree Sabari, Ramesh Babu, Luís Simões da Silva, Trayana Tankova.
🔎 Call for Expressions of Interest | Research Grant (Civil Engineering)
Within the R&D project “REFINED – Refractory Engineering for Innovative and knowledge-based lining design” (ref. COMPETE2030-FEDER-00743400), funded by Programa Inovação e Transição Digital (COMPETE2030), we are collecting expressions of interest for 1 (one) research grant in Civil Engineering or related fields. REFINED aims to revolutionize sustainable refractory lining design in steel production by combining advanced constitutive models, AI, and optimization algorithms—supporting higher performance, fewer process interruptions, and improved competitiveness.
Planned work: • Compilation of experimental and in situ databases on the thermomechanical behaviour of refractory masonry (steel ladles) • Development and validation of finite element models for thermomechanical performance • Application of advanced statistical methods (incl. sensitivity analyses and algorithm comparisons) • Development of predictive applications for steel ladle thermomechanical behaviour
✅ Eligibility: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related fields) At this stage, we are only collecting expressions of interest. Based on submissions, suitable profiles will be identified and a formal call will be launched later. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to submit a full application to the official competition.
📅 Deadline: March 18th, 2026
➡️ Submit your expression of interest here: buff.ly/UZMuRpv Questions: Dr. João Pereira — jpereira@civil.uminho.pt Feel free to share this opportunity within your networks!
//// 𝗣𝗧 //// ⏰ 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮 / 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 (25/02/2026) termina o prazo de candidatura para algumas das bolsas de investigação do projeto 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱, desenvolvido no ISISE – Universidade de Coimbra 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗼 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮 (25/02/2026): • 1 Bolsa de Investigação (para mestres) – ref. IT-137-26-62 buff.ly/hbyB6P3 • 2 Bolsas de Iniciação à Investigação (para estudantes de licenciatura) – ref. IT-137-26-61 buff.ly/yLsvXlE Ainda disponível: • 1 Bolsa de Investigação (para licenciados) – ref. IT-137-26-69 Candidaturas até 02/03/2026 buff.ly/RSLVkS4
👉 Última oportunidade para submeter candidatura!
//// 𝗘𝗡 //// ⏰ 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 (25/02/2026) is the application deadline for some of the research grants within the 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱 project, developed at ISISE – University of Coimbra. 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 (25/02/2026): • 1 Research Grant (for master’s degree holders) – ref. IT-137-26-62 buff.ly/hbyB6P3 • 2 Research Initiation Grants (for bachelor’s degree students) – ref. IT-137-26-61 buff.ly/yLsvXlE Still open: • 1 Research Grant (for bachelor’s degree holders) – ref. IT-137-26-69 Applications until 02/03/2026 buff.ly/RSLVkS4
//// 𝗣𝗧 //// ⏰ 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮 / 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 (25/02/2026) termina o prazo de candidatura para as bolsas de investigação do projeto 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝟑𝐃, desenvolvido no ISISE – Universidade de Coimbra.
𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗼 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮 (25/02/2026): • 1 Bolsa de Investigação (para licenciados) – ref. IT 137-26-65 buff.ly/fvw2rXk • 2 Bolsas de Iniciação à Investigação (para alunos de licenciatura) – ref. IT 137-26-64 buff.ly/8MuqbHM Projeto: 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝟑𝐃 – Fabrico direto digital de formas livres de arquitetura e design baseado em subprodutos da transformação da pedra
👉 Última oportunidade para submeter candidatura!
//// 𝗘𝗡 //// ⏰ 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 (25/02/2026) is the application deadline for the research grants within the 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝟑𝐃 project, developed at ISISE – University of Coimbra.
𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 (25/02/2026): • 1 Research Grant (for bachelor’s degree holders) – ref. IT 137-26-65 buff.ly/fvw2rXk • 2 Research Initiation Grants (for bachelor’s degree students) – ref. IT 137-26-64 buff.ly/8MuqbHM Project: 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐎𝗥𝗠𝟯𝗗 – Direct digital fabrication of free-form architecture and design based on stone processing by-products
//// 𝗣𝗧 //// ⏰ 𝗛𝗼𝗷𝗲 / 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 (23/02/2026) é o último dia para candidatura à bolsa de investigação do projeto 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 – Desenvolvimento de um sistema móvel de reparação aditiva por laser para a reabilitação de estruturas de aço degradadas.
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗶çã𝗼: ISISE, Universidade de Coimbra 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘀𝗮: • Bolsa de Investigação (para mestres) – ref. IT 137-26-50 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮: 23/02/2026 (𝗵𝗼𝗷𝗲) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝘁𝗼: 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 – desenvolvimento de um sistema móvel de reparação aditiva por laser para a reabilitação de estruturas de aço degradadas 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮çõ𝗲𝘀 𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮: buff.ly/fvw2rXk
👉 Última oportunidade para submeter candidatura!
//// 𝗘𝗡 //// ⏰ 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 (23/02/2026) is the final day to apply for the research grant within the 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 project – Development of a mobile laser additive repair system for the rehabilitation of degraded steel structures.
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: ISISE, University of Coimbra 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁: • Research Grant (for master’s degree holders) – ref. IT 137-26-50 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 23/02/2026 (𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 – development of a mobile laser additive repair system for the rehabilitation of degraded steel structures 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: buff.ly/fvw2rXk
//// 𝗣𝗧 //// Estão abertas candidaturas para bolsas de investigação no âmbito do projeto 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝟑𝐃 – Fabrico direto digital de formas livres de arquitetura e design baseado em subprodutos da transformação da pedra, desenvolvido no ISISE – Universidade de Coimbra.
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗶çã𝗼: ISISE, Universidade de Coimbra 𝗣𝗲𝗿í𝗼𝗱𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘀: Até 25/02/2026 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗼: • 1 Bolsa de Investigação (para licenciados) – ref. IT 137-26-65 buff.ly/fvw2rXk • 2 Bolsas de Iniciação à Investigação (para alunos de licenciatura) – ref. IT 137-26-64 buff.ly/8MuqbHM 𝗔́𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁í𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮: Engenharia Civil, Engenharia Mecânica ou áreas afins
//// 𝗘𝗡 //// Applications are now open for research grants within the 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝟑𝐃 project – Direct digital fabrication of free-form architecture and design based on stone processing by-products, developed at ISISE – University of Coimbra.
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: ISISE, University of Coimbra 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱: Until 25/02/2026 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀: • 1 Research Grant (for bachelor’s degree holders) – ref. IT 137-26-65 buff.ly/fvw2rXk • 2 Research Initiation Grants (for bachelor’s degree students) – ref. IT 137-26-64 buff.ly/8MuqbHM 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related areas
New paper from ISISE! 😊📃
Title: Recommendations for assessment and interpretation of the seismic capacity of URM walls with irregular opening layout from benchmarking different finite element models
Authors: F. Parisse, V. Buonocunto, A. Di Primio, A.M. D'Altri, L.C.M. da Silva, R. Marques, G. Camata, P.B. Lourenço, G. Milani, S. de Miranda, F. Parisi, G. Magenes, S. Cattari
Journal: JOBE
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𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🔥👨🚒
📖 A modular agent-based framework for wildfire evacuation: Integrating fire spread, multimodal transport, and dynamic routing
👨🏻🎓 Shahab Mohammad Beyki, Anne S. Patricio, António Gameiro Lopes, Aldina Santiago, Luís Laím
🗞️ 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
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📖 Cyclic behaviour of point fixed glass façade systems: Benchmark model
👨🏻🎓 Seyed Amin Hosseini, Sandra Jordão, Carlos Rebelo, Chiara Bedon, Eliana Inca Cabrera and Rohola Rahnavard
🗞️Journal of Structures
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📢 Call for Expressions of Interest – Research Grant Opportunity
We are looking for candidates interested in a research grant opportunity within the RADIANCE project, funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe.
This opportunity focuses on real-time visual monitoring on construction sites, combining data from crane-mounted sensors, planning tools, and operational systems to improve safety, risk detection, and decision-making.
The work will involve:
developing image processing and analysis tools to detect hazardous situations;
creating a real-time alert system for integration into digital platforms and AR devices;
designing in-situ visual signalling solutions using coloured light beams;
validating the system through real-time image acquisition using cranes or drones.
We are currently collecting expressions of interest from candidates with a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Informatic Systems, or a related field.
📅 Deadline: March 28, 2026
👉 Expression of interest form: buff.ly/AE77wA6
Please share this opportunity with anyone in your network who may be interested.
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Expressions of Interest – Research Grant in RADIANCE
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🌟 NEW PAPER 🌟
📝 Safeguarding Heritage Under Conflict: Numerical Investigation of the Blast Response of the Aleppo Citadel Minaret
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👩🏫 Donna Al Sououb, Matteo Salvalaggio, João M. Pereira, Michel Chalhoub and Paulo B. Lourenço
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📝 Moisture absorption of CLT elements during construction: insights from an on-site monitoring case study
📓 International Wood Products Journal
👩🏫 Daniel F Lima, Sónia Duarte, Jorge M Branco, and Lina Nunes
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𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🔩🏗️
How can the behaviour of the face plate component in tension be predicted in I-beam to concrete-filled tubular column steel joints?
This study proposes a 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 to describe the nonlinear behaviour of the face plate component, validated through experimental tests and finite element analyses. The results show that a 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 can accurately capture the full force–displacement response of the component for different connection configurations.
📖 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐈-𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞-𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬
👨🏻🎓 Ana Francisca Santos, Melaku Seyoum Lemma, Jorge Conde, Luís Simões da Silva
🗞️ 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡
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🔎 Call for Expressions of Interest | Research Grant (Civil Engineering)
Within the R&D project “REFINED – Refractory Engineering for Innovative and knowledge-based lining design” (ref. COMPETE2030-FEDER-00743400), funded by Programa Inovação e Transição Digital (COMPETE2030), we are collecting expressions of interest for 1 (one) research grant in Civil Engineering or related fields.
REFINED aims to revolutionize sustainable refractory lining design in steel production by combining advanced constitutive models, AI, and optimization algorithms—supporting higher performance, fewer process interruptions, and improved competitiveness.
Planned work:
• Compilation of experimental and in situ databases on the thermomechanical behaviour of refractory masonry (steel ladles)
• Development and validation of finite element models for thermomechanical performance
• Application of advanced statistical methods (incl. sensitivity analyses and algorithm comparisons)
• Development of predictive applications for steel ladle thermomechanical behaviour
✅ Eligibility: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related fields)
At this stage, we are only collecting expressions of interest. Based on submissions, suitable profiles will be identified and a formal call will be launched later. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to submit a full application to the official competition.
📅 Deadline: March 18th, 2026
➡️ Submit your expression of interest here: buff.ly/UZMuRpv
Questions: Dr. João Pereira — jpereira@civil.uminho.pt
Feel free to share this opportunity within your networks!
#ISISE #HMS #MATICH #ResearchGrant #CivilEngineering #FiniteElement #Thermomechanics #AI #Optimization #SteelIndustry #Refractories #COMPETE2030 #PORTUGAL2030 #FCT ... See MoreSee Less
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🔩🤖 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟑: 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐝-𝐡𝐨𝐜 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 (𝐀𝐇𝐆𝟓) 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐈
The second meeting of the CEN/TC250/SC3 Ad-hoc Group on AI Design of Steel Structures took place on 26 February 2026 in Barcelona, hosted by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
This initiative brings together leading experts from across Europe to explore how Artificial Intelligence can support the future development of Eurocode 3, helping enable AI-assisted structural design that is reliable, transparent, and scientifically sound.
The University of Coimbra/ISISE played an active role in the meeting, represented by:
• Filip Ljubinković, Assistant Researcher – Convenor of the Ad-hoc Group
• Luís Simões da Silva, Professor – Leader of Task Group 2 (Data)
• Aleksa Miličević, PhD Candidate – who presented his research on Physics-Informed Neural Networks for structural engineering applications
The meeting provided an opportunity to review the latest progress of the group and continue the work launched at the kick-off meeting held in Coimbra in October 2025.
Five Task Groups (TGs) are currently working on key aspects of the AI lifecycle in structural design:
🔹 TG1 – When and why AI?
🔹 TG2 – Data
🔹 TG3 – AI Model Development
🔹 TG4 – Verification and Validation
🔹 TG5 – Agentic EC3
Together, these groups aim to establish the scientific foundations and methodological framework needed to integrate AI into future generations of Eurocode 3.
📍 The next meeting of the Ad-hoc Group will take place on 1 October 2026 in Salerno, Italy, continuing the collaborative effort to shape the future of digital and AI-supported structural engineering in Europe.
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𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐀𝐀𝐌/𝐃𝐄𝐃-𝐚𝐫𝐜 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 👨🏭
Additive Manufacturing offers unmatched freedom in manufacturing.
But with so much freedom, what is the best strategy to produce thick, solid components by WAAM?
In our latest paper, we systematically compared 11 infill strategies and demonstrate that deposition path geometry directly controls thermal behaviour, microstructure, defect formation, and hardness. In WAAM, strategy is not just geometry.
📄 Characterisation of infill strategies in WAAM for solid components fabricated with ER100S-G wire
DOI: buff.ly/0K76ZBx
👨🎓 Authors: David Gomes Andrade, Carlos Zhu, Hagar El Bamby, Kaike Monteiro, Sree Sabari, Ramesh Babu, Luís Simões da Silva, Trayana Tankova.
This work was developed within the European project
IAMFat - 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
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🔎 Call for Expressions of Interest | Research Grant (Civil Engineering)
Within the R&D project “REFINED – Refractory Engineering for Innovative and knowledge-based lining design” (ref. COMPETE2030-FEDER-00743400), funded by Programa Inovação e Transição Digital (COMPETE2030), we are collecting expressions of interest for 1 (one) research grant in Civil Engineering or related fields.
REFINED aims to revolutionize sustainable refractory lining design in steel production by combining advanced constitutive models, AI, and optimization algorithms—supporting higher performance, fewer process interruptions, and improved competitiveness.
Planned work:
• Compilation of experimental and in situ databases on the thermomechanical behaviour of refractory masonry (steel ladles)
• Development and validation of finite element models for thermomechanical performance
• Application of advanced statistical methods (incl. sensitivity analyses and algorithm comparisons)
• Development of predictive applications for steel ladle thermomechanical behaviour
✅ Eligibility: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related fields)
At this stage, we are only collecting expressions of interest. Based on submissions, suitable profiles will be identified and a formal call will be launched later. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to submit a full application to the official competition.
📅 Deadline: March 18th, 2026
➡️ Submit your expression of interest here: buff.ly/UZMuRpv
Questions: Dr. João Pereira — jpereira@civil.uminho.pt
Feel free to share this opportunity within your networks!
#ISISE #HMS #MATICH #ResearchGrant #CivilEngineering #FiniteElement #Thermomechanics #AI #Optimization #SteelIndustry #Refractories #COMPETE2030 #PORTUGAL2030 #FCT ... See MoreSee Less
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📢 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 | 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 – 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱
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⏰ 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮 / 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 (25/02/2026) termina o prazo de candidatura para algumas das bolsas de investigação do projeto 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱, desenvolvido no ISISE – Universidade de Coimbra
𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗼 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮 (25/02/2026):
• 1 Bolsa de Investigação (para mestres) – ref. IT-137-26-62
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• 2 Bolsas de Iniciação à Investigação (para estudantes de licenciatura) – ref. IT-137-26-61
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Ainda disponível:
• 1 Bolsa de Investigação (para licenciados) – ref. IT-137-26-69
Candidaturas até 02/03/2026
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👉 Última oportunidade para submeter candidatura!
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⏰ 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 (25/02/2026) is the application deadline for some of the research grants within the 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗱 project, developed at ISISE – University of Coimbra.
𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 (25/02/2026):
• 1 Research Grant (for master’s degree holders) – ref. IT-137-26-62
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• 2 Research Initiation Grants (for bachelor’s degree students) – ref. IT-137-26-61
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Still open:
• 1 Research Grant (for bachelor’s degree holders) – ref. IT-137-26-69
Applications until 02/03/2026
buff.ly/RSLVkS4
👉 Last opportunity to apply!
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📢 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 | 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 – 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝟯𝗗
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⏰ 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮 / 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 (25/02/2026) termina o prazo de candidatura para as bolsas de investigação do projeto 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝟑𝐃, desenvolvido no ISISE – Universidade de Coimbra.
𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗼 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮 (25/02/2026):
• 1 Bolsa de Investigação (para licenciados) – ref. IT 137-26-65
buff.ly/fvw2rXk
• 2 Bolsas de Iniciação à Investigação (para alunos de licenciatura) – ref. IT 137-26-64
buff.ly/8MuqbHM
Projeto: 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝟑𝐃 – Fabrico direto digital de formas livres de arquitetura e design baseado em subprodutos da transformação da pedra
👉 Última oportunidade para submeter candidatura!
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⏰ 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 (25/02/2026) is the application deadline for the research grants within the 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝟑𝐃 project, developed at ISISE – University of Coimbra.
𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 (25/02/2026):
• 1 Research Grant (for bachelor’s degree holders) – ref. IT 137-26-65
buff.ly/fvw2rXk
• 2 Research Initiation Grants (for bachelor’s degree students) – ref. IT 137-26-64
buff.ly/8MuqbHM
Project: 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐎𝗥𝗠𝟯𝗗 – Direct digital fabrication of free-form architecture and design based on stone processing by-products
👉 Last opportunity to apply!
#ISISE #DEC-FCTUC #ResearchGrants #STONEFORM3D #DigitalFabrication #SustainableMaterials ... See MoreSee Less
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📢 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 | 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 – 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘
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⏰ 𝗛𝗼𝗷𝗲 / 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 (23/02/2026) é o último dia para candidatura à bolsa de investigação do projeto 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 – Desenvolvimento de um sistema móvel de reparação aditiva por laser para a reabilitação de estruturas de aço degradadas.
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗶çã𝗼: ISISE, Universidade de Coimbra
𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘀𝗮:
• Bolsa de Investigação (para mestres) – ref. IT 137-26-50
𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮: 23/02/2026 (𝗵𝗼𝗷𝗲)
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝘁𝗼: 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 – desenvolvimento de um sistema móvel de reparação aditiva por laser para a reabilitação de estruturas de aço degradadas
𝗠𝗮𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮çõ𝗲𝘀 𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮:
buff.ly/fvw2rXk
👉 Última oportunidade para submeter candidatura!
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⏰ 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 (23/02/2026) is the final day to apply for the research grant within the 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 project – Development of a mobile laser additive repair system for the rehabilitation of degraded steel structures.
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: ISISE, University of Coimbra
𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁:
• Research Grant (for master’s degree holders) – ref. IT 137-26-50
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 23/02/2026 (𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆)
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 – development of a mobile laser additive repair system for the rehabilitation of degraded steel structures
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
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👉 Last opportunity to apply!
#ISISE #DEC-FCTUC #ResearchGrants #ADDLIFE #AdditiveManufacturing #LaserRepair #SteelStructures ... See MoreSee Less
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📢 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮 | 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮çã𝗼 – 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝟯𝗗
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Estão abertas candidaturas para bolsas de investigação no âmbito do projeto 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝟑𝐃 – Fabrico direto digital de formas livres de arquitetura e design baseado em subprodutos da transformação da pedra, desenvolvido no ISISE – Universidade de Coimbra.
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗶çã𝗼: ISISE, Universidade de Coimbra
𝗣𝗲𝗿í𝗼𝗱𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘀: Até 25/02/2026
𝗕𝗼𝗹𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗼:
• 1 Bolsa de Investigação (para licenciados) – ref. IT 137-26-65
buff.ly/fvw2rXk
• 2 Bolsas de Iniciação à Investigação (para alunos de licenciatura) – ref. IT 137-26-64
buff.ly/8MuqbHM
𝗔́𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁í𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮: Engenharia Civil, Engenharia Mecânica ou áreas afins
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Applications are now open for research grants within the 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝟑𝐃 project – Direct digital fabrication of free-form architecture and design based on stone processing by-products, developed at ISISE – University of Coimbra.
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: ISISE, University of Coimbra
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱: Until 25/02/2026
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀:
• 1 Research Grant (for bachelor’s degree holders) – ref. IT 137-26-65
buff.ly/fvw2rXk
• 2 Research Initiation Grants (for bachelor’s degree students) – ref. IT 137-26-64
buff.ly/8MuqbHM
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related areas
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