|
|
|
|
|
Bruno Martins, Adélia Nunes, Luciano Lourenço and Fátima Velez-Castro
São Vicente Island (Republic of Cape Verde) lies within the Sahelian zone and faces several natural hazards, one of which is flash flooding. With the purpose of understanding what factors determine flash flood risk perception, a questionnaire entitled Fl...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mariana Lourenço, Teresa Arrufat, Elena Satorres, Sara Maderuelo, Blanca Novillo-Del Álamo, Stefano Guerriero, Rodrigo Orozco and Juan Luis Alcázar
(1) Background: Accurate preoperative diagnosis of ovarian masses is crucial for optimal treatment and postoperative outcomes. Transvaginal ultrasound is the gold standard, but its accuracy depends on operator skill and technology. In the absence of expe...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rafael Ramirez, Rosana Muñoz and Paulo B. Lourenço
This paper presents an experimental and analytical methodology for the mechanical characterization of metal anchors in ancient brick masonry walls. The presented results contribute to the identification of the most efficient anchoring systems for strengt...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Iasmin Lourenço Niza, Ana Maria Bueno and Evandro Eduardo Broday
The growing concern for sustainability is evident, given the importance of guaranteeing resources for the next generations, especially in the face of increasing energy consumption in buildings. Regardless of the context, people seek comfort, which makes ...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Annalaura Vuoto, Marco Francesco Funari and Paulo B. Lourenço
Undoubtedly, heritage buildings serve as essential embodiments of the cultural richness and diversity of the world?s states, and their conservation is of the utmost importance. Specifically, the protection of the structural integrity of these buildings i...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maricruz Fun Sang Cepeda, Marcos de Souza Freitas Machado, Fabrício Hudson Sousa Barbosa, Douglas Santana Souza Moreira, Maria José Legaz Almansa, Marcelo Igor Lourenço de Souza and Jean-David Caprace
Operators of offshore production units (OPUs) employ risk-based assessment (RBA) techniques in order to minimise inspection expenses while maintaining risks at an acceptable level. However, when human divers and workers are involved in inspections conduc...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ana Lourenço, Luís Silva, Vera Fernandes and Pedro Sequeira
The impact that construction has on sustainability as a relevant consumer of materials is well known, especially with regard to cement, which contributes to high CO2 emissions. It is well known that in tile adhesives, cement add positive technical contri...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Arthur S. Rebouças, Zabih Mehdipour, Jorge M. Branco and Paulo B. Lourenço
In the last two decades, high-rise timber buildings have been built using the glulam truss system, even with limited openings. Moment-resisting timber frames (MRTF) with semi-rigid beam-to-column connections can be an architecture-friendly way to provide...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Zabih Mehdipour, Elisa Poletti, Jorge M. Branco and Paulo B. Lourenço
CLT panels have been investigated for reinforcement of existing masonry-infilled RC framed buildings through the increase of the overall lateral stiffness of the structure, thus reducing the story drift demand. The contribution of CLT panels depends on t...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maria Giovanna Masciotta and Paulo B. Lourenço
The preservation and seismic risk mitigation of built cultural heritage is considered today as a major priority in the international political agenda. Among the great variety of heritage structures spread worldwide, masonry towers belong to one of the mo...
ver más
|
|
|
|
|
|