Laboratory observation of cracks in road pavements with GPR

2017-11-15

Fernandes, Francisco M.; Pais, Jorge C.

Electromagnetic response simulation; GPR; HMA; Pavement cracks

Assessment of the density and moisture content of asphalt mixtures of road pavements

2017-11-15

Fernandes, Francisco M.; Fernandes, Andreia Filipa Torres; Pais, Jorge C.

Asphalt mixes; Density; GPR; Moisture

Validation of the repair effectiveness of clay-based grout injections by lateral load...

2017-10-23

Illampas, Rogiros; Silva, Rui André Martins; Charmpis, Dimos C.; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Ioannou, Ioannis

Adobe masonry; Grouting repair; Clay-based grout; Horizontal loading; Static tests

Statistical analysis of reinforced concrete bridges in Estonia

2017-10-01

Sein, Sander; Matos, José C.; Idnurm, Juhan

Bridge management; Condition assessment; Multivariate analysis; Principal component analysis; Statistical analysis; Visual inspections

Integrating multivariate techniques in bridge management systems

2017-10-01

Hanley, Ciarán; Matos, José C.; Kelliher, Denis; Pakrashi, Vikram

Bridge management systems; Principal component analysis; multivariate analysis; condition ratings

Methods and approaches for blind test predictions of out-of-plane behavior of masonry...

2017-10-01

Mendes, Nuno; Costa, Alexandre A.; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Bento, Rita; Beyer, Katrin; de Felice, Gianmarco; Gams, Matija; Griffith, Michael C.; Ingham, Jason M.; Lagomarsino, Sergio; Lemos, Jose V.; Liberatore, Domenico; Modena, Claudio; Oliveira, Daniel V.; Penna, Andrea; Sorrentino, Luigi

masonry; numerical analysis; out-of-plane; predictions; seismic performance

Damage identification and seismic vulnerability assessment of a historic masonry chimney

2017-10-01

Masciotta, Maria Giovanna; Ramos, Luís F.; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Vasta, Marcello

Spectral algorithm for non-destructive damage localisation: Application to an ancient...

2017-10-01

Masciotta, Maria Giovanna; Ramos, Luís F.; Lourenço, Paulo B.; Vasta, Marcello

Traditional earthquake resistant techniques for vernacular architecture and local seismic...

2017-10-01

Ortega Heras, Javier; Vasconcelos, Graça; Rodrigues, Hugo; Correia, Mariana; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Vernacular architecture; Local seismic cultures; Seismic strengthening; Stone masonry; Rammed earth

Visual assessment and diagnosis of a timber railway station warehouse in Foz do Tua

2017-09-01

Sousa, Hélder S.; Branco, Jorge M.; Silva, Catarina V.

Timber warehouse; Train station; Visual inspection; Non-destructive tests

Experimental in-plane evaluation of light timber walls panels

2017-07-01

Branco, Jorge M.; Matos, Filipe T.; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Timber frame walls; In-plane stiffness; Experimental evaluation; Sheating; Model

Experimental in-plane evaluation of light timber walls panels

2017-07-01

Branco, Jorge M.; Matos, Filipe T.; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Timber frame walls; In-plane stiffness; Experimental evaluation; Sheating; Model

Non-destructive assessment, full-scale load-carrying tests and local interventions on two...

2017-06-01

Branco, Jorge M.; Sousa, Hélder S.; Tsakanika, Eleftheria

Assessment of historic timber structures; Non-destructive tests; Full-scale load-carrying tests; Repair of roof trusses; Assessment of historic timber trusses

Single Step Joint: overview of European standardized approaches and experimentations

2017-04-01

Verbist, Maxime; Branco, Jorge M.; Poletti, Elisa; Descamps, Thierry; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Timber; Traditional carpentry connections; Single Step Joint; Design; Experimentation

Single Step Joint: overview of European standardized approaches and experimentations

2017-04-01

Verbist, Maxime; Branco, Jorge M.; Poletti, Elisa; Descamps, Thierry; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Timber; Traditional carpentry connections; Single Step Joint; Design; Experimentation

The importance of structural monitoring as a diagnosis and control tool in the restoration...

2017-01-01

Masciotta, Maria Giovanna; Ramos, Luís F.; Lourenço, Paulo B.

Comparison of stochastic prediction models based on visual inspections of bridge decks

2017-01-01

Zambon, I.; Vidovic, A.; Strauss, A.; Matos, José C.; Amado, J.

Stochastic prediction models; Markov process; Gamma process; Bridge management system; Condition rating; Visual inspection

Two-stage approach to multiobjective optimization of maintenance scheduling for pavements

2017-01-01

Denysiuk, Roman; Moreira André V.; Matos, José C.; Oliveira, Joel; Santos, Adriana

Pavement; Maintenance scheduling; Multiobjective optimization; Evolutionary algorithms

Probabilistic-based assessment of a masonry arch bridge considering inferential procedures

2017-01-01

Moreira, Vicente Novo; Matos, José C.; Oliveira, Daniel V.

Safety assessment; Bayesian inference; Masonry arch bridges; Limit analysis; Uncertainty source; Non-destructive tests; Railway bridges; Uncertainty sources

Structural assessment of Companhia Aurífícia, a 19th century industrial building located in...

2017-01-01

Guzman Corredor, Angela; Facelli, Giulia; Gowda, Chandan Chinnagiri; Roldam Zamarron, Emilio; Valente, Isabel B.; Branco, Jorge M.

Industrial heritage; Portuguese industrialization; Site inspection; Material characterization; Cast iron columns; Timber trusses; Masonry walls; Safety assessment; Strengthening