Artigos de Revista

Nature as often been framed as a solution to contemporary socio-ecological challengesthrough homogeneous, formal, and anthropocentric viewpoints. However, theseperspectives are inadequate for addressing the complex and multifaceted nature of suchchallenges. To effectively engage with contemporary socio-ecological phenomena, it iscrucial to adopt a more integrative approach

This paper presents the development of a novel crack-based damage quantification method to assess the damage accumulation in masonry arch bridges subjected to externally applied loading. Initially, a damage index was proposed, considering the initiation and extension of tensile and sliding cracks. Then, the proposed damage indexing was adopted into a two-dimensional discrete element code of analysis to evaluate single and multi-ring masonry arch bridges. The numerical model was validated by comparing the computational outputs against the experimental results obtained from the literature. Following the validation, masonry arch bridge models were developed, featuring the four most representative bond configurations in arch barrels. Also, different bond properties were assigned to investigate their impact on the global failure characteristics of single- and multi-ring masonry arch bridges. From the analyses of results of the multi-ring masonry arch bridges investigated in this study, it was shown that the rapid growth of tensile cracks in radial joints and the occurrence of shear slippage in circumferential joints between adjacent rings were observed to be early signs for multi-ring bridges before the ultimate load reached. By analysing the correlation between the normalised damage index with the normalised load, damage accumulation in different masonry arch bridges were identified. This study offers a novel perspective on quantitively evaluating the damage accumulation and failure mechanism of masonry arch bridges and the findings may provide valuable insights into the assessment and management of existing masonry arch bridges.

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In many regions of Portugal wooden-frame walls, known as tabique walls, are commonly found inold buildings. This type of wall is a traditional building element made of raw materials such asearth, wood and stone. These walls are generally used as non-structural elements (partitions) butare also used as structural solutions. Their maintenance in service must be based on thecomprehension of their construction system and the materials involved, as well as sustainablereinforcement solutions. This study presents a reinforcement solution based on the applicationof wood-based panels (MDF and plywood) applied to their faces (sheathing). To assess thissolution (reinforced and unreinforced), wall specimens were subjected to in-plane shear testing.The results showed a substantial increase in rigidity, even in cases where the reinforcement takesplace after the wall has suffered some damage.

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This work evaluated a video camera-based technique for measuring wave run-up and identifying overtoppingevents in three-dimensional physical scale models of rubble-mound breakwaters. Run-up elevations inferredby the Timestack methodology were compared with the traditional measurements obtained by a resistive wavegauge. For both frontal and oblique incident waves, run-up statistical parameters returned by Timestackanalysis agreed with the instrument measurements. Moreover, overtopping events were correctly identified.Overall, results indicated the feasibility of a non-intrusive video camera-based technique for hydraulicmeasurements in physical models.

This work evaluated a video camera-based technique for measuring wave run-up and identifying overtopping events in three-dimensional physical scale models of rubble-mound breakwaters. Run-up elevations inferred by the Timestack methodology were compared with the traditional measurements obtained by a resistive wave gauge. For both frontal and oblique incident waves, run-up statistical parameters returned by Timestack analysis agreed with the instrument measurements. Moreover, overtopping events were correctly identified. Overall, results indicated the feasibility of a non-intrusive video camera-based technique for hydraulic measurements in physical models.

Modeling sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) discharges based on flows measured at pumping stations presents specific challenges distinct from modeling combined sewer overflow (CSO) discharges and is insufficiently studied. This paper presents a methodology aimed at reducing and assessing the uncertainty in SSO estimation. Four lumped models are compared: a time

The metropolitan area of Lisbon is the region of Portugal with the highest seismic risk, given the coexistence of moderate-to-high hazard with highpopulation density and building stock exposure. The present work addresses the seismic risk assessment of pre-code masonry buildings in this region, accounting various typological classes and conservation states in order to evaluate the consequences in terms of economic losses. The analyses are conducted through a seismic probabilistic approach, considering the sitespecific ground motion through a non-stationary stochastic method. The results can serve as a useful guide for decision-making in developing regional seismic risk mitigation strategies.