From 18โ21 May 2026, ISISE researchers ๐๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ ๐จ, ๐๐ฬ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ซ๐จ, ๐๐ฎis ๐๐๐ข๐ฆ, and ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ฌ participated in the 14th International Conference on Structures in Fire (#sif2026), held in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
The conference brought together researchers and practitioners from around the world to discuss the latest advances in ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ , providing an excellent opportunity to present research developed at ISISE, exchange ideas with leading experts, and strengthen international collaborations within the field.
๐ The conference proceedings are available here: buff.ly/tlZGSvI
The deadline to apply for the 15 PhD positions in REFFRACTEUR is approaching fast.
If you are interested in research on refractory materials, circularity, digitalisation, AI, and decarbonisation for Europeโs high-temperature industries, do not miss this opportunity.
We are recruiting a Doctoral Candidate for PhD14: Physics-informed digital twins for design, monitoring and optimal operation of steel ladle refractories.
This PhD will focus on building a physics-informed digital twin that converts operational data into real-time, uncertainty-aware forecasts of ladle lining temperature, wear, and remaining useful life. The project will combine harmonised industrial data, explainable machine learning, reduced-order models, FEM-based physics, and web-based dashboard tools for monitoring and predictive maintenance.
The position is part of REFFRACTEUR, a European Industrial Doctoral Network training researchers at the interface of materials science, process engineering, digitalisation, and sustainability.
Main locations: Stahl-Holding-Saar, Vรถlklingen, Germany โ 18 months University of Minho, Guimarรฃes, Portugal โ 18 months
Profile: Materials Science, Engineering or similar background, strong analytical skills, interest in thermomechanical analysis, data-driven modelling, digital twins, and excellent English communication skills.
We are recruiting a Doctoral Candidate for PhD11: Thermo-hygral-mechanical modelling and optimisation of dry-out and early-age behaviour in castable refractory linings.
This position will focus on the development and validation of THM-FEM models for the dry-out of castable ladle linings, comparing natural and accelerated schedules. The research will combine numerical modelling with experimental campaigns using embedded and surface sensing to track moisture transport, temperature, internal stresses, pore-pressure damage, creep, and early-age microcracking.
The PhD will be carried out within the European Industrial Doctoral Network REFFRACTEUR, focused on digital frameworks for resilient and carbon-neutral industry.
Main locations: University of Minho, Guimarรฃes, Portugal โ 18 months RHI Magnesita, Leoben, Austria โ 18 months
Profile: Engineering or similar background, strong skills in constitutive modelling, multiphysics numerical modelling, programming, and excellent English communication skills.
We are pleased to share our latest publication in Thin-Walled Structures:
โA Comprehensive Methodology for Defining Service Temperatures in Composite Structures under Environmental Conditions with Self-Shadowing Considerationsโ
This study proposes a methodology to define service temperature ranges and thermal gradients in FRP composite structures, considering realistic environmental conditions and self-shadowing effects.
Accurately assessing temperature distributions is essential to support the safe and reliable use of FRP-based structural systems under service conditions.
We are pleased to share our recent publication in Meccanica:
โThermo-mechanical creep with a theta projection model under steep thermal gradients: a scaled pilot steel ladle validationโ
This work presents a 3D meso-scale finite element model of a pilot steel ladle, explicitly considering the dry joints between refractory bricks and the thermo-mechanical creep behaviour of the working lining under high-temperature gradients.
The model was validated against experimental results from a scaled pilot ladle, including temperature measurements, shell strains, Digital Image Correlation data, and shell uplift. The study shows that the theta projection creep model provides smoother stress-relaxation predictions, better agreement with measured shell-strain evolution, and reduced mesh sensitivity when compared with the traditional NortonโBailey law.
These results contribute to more reliable numerical tools for the assessment and design of refractory masonry linings in steel ladles and other high-temperature industrial structures.
Congratulations to all co-authors: Pratik N. Gajjar, Thaรญs R. L. Soares, Joรฃo M. Pereira, Miguel Azenha, and Paulo B. Lourenรงo.
We are pleased to invite you to the seminar โDigital Transformation in Firefighter Instructor Training: VR-Based Certification and Interactive Simulation Modelsโ, delivered by Sedat รAT, Lecturer in the Civil Defence and Firefighting Program at Karabuk University.
๐ Date: Monday, May 18th ๐ฆ Time: 11:30 โ 12:30 ๐ Location: Meeting Room 1, Civil Engineering Department, University of Minho
The seminar will explore how Virtual Reality (VR) can transform fire and civil defence instructor training by creating controlled, repeatable, and realistic training environments. Key topics will include scenario-based learning, objective evaluation criteria, integration with international certification standards, and opportunities for university-industry collaboration.
Everyone interested in VR-based training, civil defence technologies, firefighter education, and digital transformation in safety training is warmly invited to attend.
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.
๐ข 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.
๐ 15 positions ๐ 36 months ๐ international doctoral training ๐ strong industrial involvement ๐ deadline: 8 June 2026
โ๏ธ This study presents a comprehensive ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ค ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ on the hyperelastic characterisation of a two-component structural silicone adhesive (Sikasilยฎ SG-500). The work combines ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ค ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐ก๐ฒ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ, and ๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ-๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐รง๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ.
๐ The results demonstrate that ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง-๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐ฌ enable reliable prediction of adhesive behaviour, supporting the ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ-๐๐ข๐ฑ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐รง๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ.
๐ Experimental and Numerical Study on the Material Characterisation of a Structural Silicone Adhesive for Point-Fixed Glass Panels ๐ฉโ๐ฌ๐จโ๐ฌ Authors: Eliana Inca-Cabrera, Seyed-Amin Hosseini, Sandra Jordรฃo, Carlos Leitรฃo, Afonso Mesquita ๐ Structures ๐ buff.ly/Il2NK6W
๐ข 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.
๐ 15 positions ๐ 36 months ๐ international doctoral training ๐ strong industrial involvement ๐ deadline: 8 June 2026
We are pleased to share the ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ 2025, reflecting a year of strong research, collaboration, and innovation in structural engineering. From the ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ง โญ 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.
Excited to share our latest publication on the multi-hazard vulnerability of heritage masonry arch bridges (MABs).
These structures make up a significant portion of European railway networks and are increasingly exposed to combined risks such as seismic and flooding events. In this work, we propose a risk-based framework that: ๐น Introduces a novel performance indicator to compare infrastructure under multi-hazard conditions ๐น Uses stochastic surrogate models to derive fragility surfaces without assuming log-normality ๐น Integrates both failure probability and economic consequences for more realistic prioritization
Key takeaways: Asset ranking can change significantly when consequences are considered alongside vulnerability. What may appear more fragile is not always the most critical when network impacts are accounted for. This approach also drastically reduces computational demand while maintaining accuracy, an important step toward scalable, system-level risk assessments.
๐ญRethinking non-structural vulnerability of EC8-compliant steel buildings with glass faรงades ๐ Itโs time to rethink the role of non-structural components (NSCs) in seismic design. This study highlights how NSCs significantly influence both structural performance and construction costs of steel MRFs. Drift limits alone are not sufficient; acceleration demands must also be considered. The findings support a shift toward performance-based design approaches that explicitly account for both structural and non-structural components in European standards. ๐จ๐ปโ๐ Seyed Amin Hosseini, Sandra Jordรฃo, Carlos Rebelo, Chiara Bedon, and Rohola Rahnavard ๐๏ธJournal of Structures ๐https://buff.ly/KQ1AByK
๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ #๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฅ
From 18โ21 May 2026, ISISE researchers ๐๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ ๐จ, ๐๐ฬ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ซ๐จ, ๐๐ฎis ๐๐๐ข๐ฆ, and ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ฌ participated in the 14th International Conference on Structures in Fire (#sif2026), held in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
The conference brought together researchers and practitioners from around the world to discuss the latest advances in ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ , providing an excellent opportunity to present research developed at ISISE, exchange ideas with leading experts, and strengthen international collaborations within the field.
๐ The conference proceedings are available here: buff.ly/tlZGSvI
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โฐ Final week to apply
The deadline to apply for the 15 PhD positions in REFFRACTEUR is approaching fast.
If you are interested in research on refractory materials, circularity, digitalisation, AI, and decarbonisation for Europeโs high-temperature industries, do not miss this opportunity.
๐ Application deadline: 8 June 2026
More information and application:
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Please share with suitable candidates before the deadline.
#ISISE #HorizonEurope #MarieCurie #MSCA #DoctoralNetwork #ResearchJobs #PhD #PhDPositions #IndustrialPhD #Science #Materials #MaterialsScience #Ceramics #Refractories #Sustainability #Digitalisation #AI #IndustrialDoctorate #DigitalTwins #CircularEconomy #Decarbonisation ... See MoreSee Less
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Open PhD position | REFFRACTEUR Doctoral Network
We are recruiting a Doctoral Candidate for PhD14: Physics-informed digital twins for design, monitoring and optimal operation of steel ladle refractories.
This PhD will focus on building a physics-informed digital twin that converts operational data into real-time, uncertainty-aware forecasts of ladle lining temperature, wear, and remaining useful life. The project will combine harmonised industrial data, explainable machine learning, reduced-order models, FEM-based physics, and web-based dashboard tools for monitoring and predictive maintenance.
The position is part of REFFRACTEUR, a European Industrial Doctoral Network training researchers at the interface of materials science, process engineering, digitalisation, and sustainability.
Main locations:
Stahl-Holding-Saar, Vรถlklingen, Germany โ 18 months
University of Minho, Guimarรฃes, Portugal โ 18 months
Profile: Materials Science, Engineering or similar background, strong analytical skills, interest in thermomechanical analysis, data-driven modelling, digital twins, and excellent English communication skills.
Apply by June 8th: buff.ly/oV0bZsc
Due to MSCA mobility rules, residents of Germany cannot apply for this specific position.
#PhDposition #DoctoralNetwork #MSCA #HorizonEurope #reffracteur #digitaltwin #machinelearning #PredictiveMaintenance #refractories #steelindustry #SustainableIndustry #universityofminho #SHS ... See MoreSee Less
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Open PhD position | REFFRACTEUR Doctoral Network
We are recruiting a Doctoral Candidate for PhD11: Thermo-hygral-mechanical modelling and optimisation of dry-out and early-age behaviour in castable refractory linings.
This position will focus on the development and validation of THM-FEM models for the dry-out of castable ladle linings, comparing natural and accelerated schedules. The research will combine numerical modelling with experimental campaigns using embedded and surface sensing to track moisture transport, temperature, internal stresses, pore-pressure damage, creep, and early-age microcracking.
The PhD will be carried out within the European Industrial Doctoral Network REFFRACTEUR, focused on digital frameworks for resilient and carbon-neutral industry.
Main locations:
University of Minho, Guimarรฃes, Portugal โ 18 months
RHI Magnesita, Leoben, Austria โ 18 months
Profile: Engineering or similar background, strong skills in constitutive modelling, multiphysics numerical modelling, programming, and excellent English communication skills.
Apply by June 8th: buff.ly/oV0bZsc
Due to MSCA mobility rules, residents of Portugal cannot apply for this specific position.
#ISISE #HMS #matich #sc #dice #PhDposition #DoctoralNetwork #MSCA #HorizonEurope #reffracteur #refractories #FEM #thermomechanicalmodelling #SustainableIndustry #universityofminho #rhimagnesita ... See MoreSee Less
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๐ข New paper published!
We are pleased to share our latest publication in Thin-Walled Structures:
โA Comprehensive Methodology for Defining Service Temperatures in Composite Structures under Environmental Conditions with Self-Shadowing Considerationsโ
This study proposes a methodology to define service temperature ranges and thermal gradients in FRP composite structures, considering realistic environmental conditions and self-shadowing effects.
Accurately assessing temperature distributions is essential to support the safe and reliable use of FRP-based structural systems under service conditions.
๐ Read the paper here: buff.ly/yNqTn1t
Congratulations to all co-authors: Marco Abreu Filho, Joรฃo Pereira, Jose Sena-Cruz, and Miguel Azenha.
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We are pleased to share our recent publication in Meccanica:
โThermo-mechanical creep with a theta projection model under steep thermal gradients: a scaled pilot steel ladle validationโ
This work presents a 3D meso-scale finite element model of a pilot steel ladle, explicitly considering the dry joints between refractory bricks and the thermo-mechanical creep behaviour of the working lining under high-temperature gradients.
The model was validated against experimental results from a scaled pilot ladle, including temperature measurements, shell strains, Digital Image Correlation data, and shell uplift. The study shows that the theta projection creep model provides smoother stress-relaxation predictions, better agreement with measured shell-strain evolution, and reduced mesh sensitivity when compared with the traditional NortonโBailey law.
These results contribute to more reliable numerical tools for the assessment and design of refractory masonry linings in steel ladles and other high-temperature industrial structures.
Congratulations to all co-authors: Pratik N. Gajjar, Thaรญs R. L. Soares, Joรฃo M. Pereira, Miguel Azenha, and Paulo B. Lourenรงo.
Read the paper here: buff.ly/QaBMFby
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๐ข Seminar Announcement
We are pleased to invite you to the seminar โDigital Transformation in Firefighter Instructor Training: VR-Based Certification and Interactive Simulation Modelsโ, delivered by Sedat รAT, Lecturer in the Civil Defence and Firefighting Program at Karabuk University.
๐ Date: Monday, May 18th
๐ฆ Time: 11:30 โ 12:30
๐ Location: Meeting Room 1, Civil Engineering Department, University of Minho
The seminar will explore how Virtual Reality (VR) can transform fire and civil defence instructor training by creating controlled, repeatable, and realistic training environments. Key topics will include scenario-based learning, objective evaluation criteria, integration with international certification standards, and opportunities for university-industry collaboration.
Everyone interested in VR-based training, civil defence technologies, firefighter education, and digital transformation in safety training is warmly invited to attend.
#ISISE #HMS #RAMCI #VirtualReality #FirefighterTraining #CivilDefence #DigitalTransformation #ScenarioBasedLearning #Certification #UniversityIndustryCollaboration #Engineering #TrainingInnovation ... See MoreSee Less
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New publication out ๐ข
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:
๐ buff.ly/2efwcYp
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๐ข 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.
๐ 15 positions
๐ 36 months
๐ international doctoral training
๐ strong industrial involvement
๐ deadline: 8 June 2026
Apply here:
buff.ly/IcJbjbK
Please share this post with your networks.
#ISISE #HorizonEurope #mariecurie #MSCA #DoctoralNetwork #ResearchJobs #PhD #phdpositions #industrialphd #science #materials #MaterialsScience #ceramics #refractories #sustainability #digitalisation #AI #industrialdoctorate #DigitalTwins #circulareconomy #Decarbonisation ... See MoreSee Less
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๐จ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐!
โ๏ธ This study presents a comprehensive ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ค ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ on the hyperelastic characterisation of a two-component structural silicone adhesive (Sikasilยฎ SG-500). The work combines ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ค ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐ก๐ฒ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ, and ๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ-๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐รง๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ.
๐ The results demonstrate that ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง-๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐ฌ enable reliable prediction of adhesive behaviour, supporting the ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ-๐๐ข๐ฑ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐รง๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ.
๐ Experimental and Numerical Study on the Material Characterisation of a Structural Silicone Adhesive for Point-Fixed Glass Panels
๐ฉโ๐ฌ๐จโ๐ฌ Authors: Eliana Inca-Cabrera, Seyed-Amin Hosseini, Sandra Jordรฃo, Carlos Leitรฃo, Afonso Mesquita
๐ Structures
๐ buff.ly/Il2NK6W
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๐ข 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.
๐ 15 positions
๐ 36 months
๐ international doctoral training
๐ strong industrial involvement
๐ deadline: 8 June 2026
Apply here:
buff.ly/IcJbjbK
Please share this post with your networks.
#ISISE #HorizonEurope #mariecurie #MSCA #DoctoralNetwork #ResearchJobs #PhD #phdpositions #industrialphd #science #materials #MaterialsScience #ceramics #refractories #sustainability #digitalisation #AI #industrialdoctorate #DigitalTwins #circulareconomy #Decarbonisation ... See MoreSee Less
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We are pleased to share the ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ 2025, reflecting a year of strong research, collaboration, and innovation in structural engineering.
From the ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ง โญ 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.
๐ Explore the full highlights:
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๐ NEW PAPER ๐
Excited to share our latest publication on the multi-hazard vulnerability of heritage masonry arch bridges (MABs).
These structures make up a significant portion of European railway networks and are increasingly exposed to combined risks such as seismic and flooding events.
In this work, we propose a risk-based framework that:
๐น Introduces a novel performance indicator to compare infrastructure under multi-hazard conditions
๐น Uses stochastic surrogate models to derive fragility surfaces without assuming log-normality
๐น Integrates both failure probability and economic consequences for more realistic prioritization
Key takeaways: Asset ranking can change significantly when consequences are considered alongside vulnerability. What may appear more fragile is not always the most critical when network impacts are accounted for. This approach also drastically reduces computational demand while maintaining accuracy, an important step toward scalable, system-level risk assessments.
Doi: buff.ly/ztyqf07
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๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๏ธ
๐ญRethinking non-structural vulnerability of EC8-compliant steel buildings with glass faรงades
๐ Itโs time to rethink the role of non-structural components (NSCs) in seismic design. This study highlights how NSCs significantly influence both structural performance and construction costs of steel MRFs. Drift limits alone are not sufficient; acceleration demands must also be considered. The findings support a shift toward performance-based design approaches that explicitly account for both structural and non-structural components in European standards.
๐จ๐ปโ๐ Seyed Amin Hosseini, Sandra Jordรฃo, Carlos Rebelo, Chiara Bedon, and Rohola Rahnavard
๐๏ธJournal of Structures
๐https://buff.ly/KQ1AByK
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