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Force-based higher-order beam element with flexural-shear-torsional interaction in 3D frames. Part I: Theory
An innovative higher-order beam theory, capable of accurately taking into account flexural
Year: 2015
Number Pages:
204-217pp.
Author(s): Correia, A.A.; Almeida, J.P.; Pinho, R.
: Engineering Structures
Editor: Elsevier
Volume:
Vol.89.
Keywords: Timoshenko; Warping; Flexural
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Force-based higher-order beam element with flexural-shear-torsional interaction in 3D frames. Part II: Applications
The specific features of the proposed force-based formulation derived in the companion paper, which is applied for the first time to higher-order beam theories, are herein thoroughly validated. Introductory numerical examples illustrate the influence of mesh refinement, boundary conditions, and slenderness ratios for isotropic linear elastic response. Specific higher-order effects
Year: 2015
Number Pages:
218-235pp..
Author(s): Correia, A.A.; Almeida, J.P.; Pinho, R.
: Engineering Structures
Editor: Elsevier
Volume:
Vol. 89.
Keywords: Timoshenko; Warping; Flexural
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Measuring and estimating airflow in naturally ventilated double skin facades
An accurate assessment of the airflow in naturally ventilated double skin facades (DSF) is crucial for a correct design and performance evaluation. Measuring and predicting DSF airflow is not a straightforward task, given the stochastic nature of the wind, which can assist or oppose the buoyancy force. The present paper resumes the results of airflow measurements inside a naturally ventilated double skin facade using a tracer gas technique. The tests were performed on an outdoor air curtain (OAC) DSF test cell with a movable slat venetian blind. Measurements with no active shading and at night were also performed. Outdoor and test cell air gap temperatures were continuously measured and wind pressure coefficients were determined from wind tunnel tests. Experimental results were then compared to those obtained by a simple model taking into account both thermal and wind effects on the facade. From this comparison discharge coefficients were estimated, which can be used for characterizing the DSF behaviour.
Year: 2015
Number Pages:
292-301pp.
Author(s): Marques da Silva, F.; Gomes, M.; Rodrigues. A.
: Building and Environment
Editor: Elsevier
Volume:
87.
Keywords: Wind tunnel tests; Tracer gas; Test cell experiments; Natural ventilation; Double skin facades
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The role of source and site effects on structural failures due to Azores earthquakes.
The existing building stock in Azores islands (Portugal) was severely damaged during 1980and 1998 earthquakes. Structural failure was probably caused by a combination of factorsthat are not yet well understood. Earthquake source characteristics, site effects and structuralvulnerability may be some of those factors. However, it is very difficult to assess theinfluence of each factor on structural failure, mainly because recorded accelerograms usedin nonlinear structural analysis are influenced by both source characteristics and site conditions.The only way to overcome this problem is to control each factor individually whichcan be done by using simulated accelerograms. In our previous work, stochastic groundmotion simulations results were compared with earthquake records. Results seem to indicatethat simulated accelerograms can match recorded accelerograms if proper sourcecharacteristics and geological site conditions are selected. In this work, simulated accelerogramswere used for seismic nonlinear structural analysis. Simulations were carried outconsidering several 1980 Azores earthquake possible sources and for different geologicalsite conditions. Simulated accelerograms were then used to evaluate the structural nonlinearbehaviour of a reinforced concrete structure and of two masonry structures. The resultsof this work highlight the importance of site conditions and earthquake source characteristicsto the determination of the design seismic actions of Azores islands. This work wasperformed in the scope of
Year: 2015
Number Pages:
429-440pp.
Author(s): Carvalho, A. M.; Estêvão, J.M.C.
Editor: Elsevier
Volume:
vol.56.
Keywords: Site effects; Source effects; Earthquakes; Structural failures
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Duas décadas de cooperação europeia no âmbito da ID&I em engenharia sísmica no LNEC
O Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil tem uma longa experiência na área da Engenharia Sísmica, sendo uma das instituições de referência, a nível europeu, em todos os campos desta área das Ciências da Engenharia. A investigação europeia em Engenharia Sísmica teve início no final da década de 50, tendo sido o LNEC, na pessoa do Engenheiro Júlio Ferry Borges, o seu principal impulsionador. Desde então, assistiu-se ao estudo dos diferentes aspetos da fenomenologia ligada à caraterização da ação sísmica e ao comportamento das estruturas sujeitas à ação dos sismos, como ilustrado pelas cerca de 50 teses de mestrado e doutoramento nos diferentes domínios da Engenharia Sísmica, desenvolvidas no Núcleo de Engenharia Sísmica e Dinâmica de Estruturas (NESDE), nas duas ultimas décadas, e por mais de uma centena de investigadores visitantes, nacionais e estrangeiros. No âmbito da avaliação do risco sísmico, o LNEC tem tido um papel fundamental a nível nacional, assumindo a liderança da investigação científica nas matérias relacionadas com a perigosidade sísmica, a caraterização da ação sísmica, a avaliação do risco, e o desenvolvimento de estratégias para redução da vulnerabilidade sísmica...
Year: 2014
Number Pages:
22-25pp.
Author(s): Campos Costa, A.; Coelho, E.; Carvalho, A. M.; Candeias, P.; Correia, A.A.
: Construção Magazine
Editor: Engenho e Média
Volume:
Nº 62.
Keywords: Engenharia sísmica
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Shaking table testing of an existing masonry building: assessment and improvement of the seismic performance
This paper aims to assess and improve the seismic performance of an existing masonry building withflexible floors, representative of a Portuguese building typology
Year: 2014
Number Pages:
247
Author(s): Campos Costa, A.; Lourenço, P.; Mendes, N.
: EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING & STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS
Editor: Wiley Online Library
Volume:
Vol. 43, Issue 2.
DOI:
10.1002/eqe.2342
Keywords: Strengthening; Shaking table; Seismic performance; Masonry; Earthquake
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Shaking table tests of a structure equipped with superelastic dampers
The energy dissipation capacity of the NiTi alloy was evaluated as part of a series of shake table tests. A superelastic damper was developed to take advantage of the hysteretic energy dissipation associated with this type of shape memory alloy. Each device was tested at different intensity levels. A vertical steel cantilever with 600 kg mass on top was subjected to a series of ground motions with different spectral characteristics. The dampers were placed as part of a tie system, restraining the horizontal movement of the top mass. The devices showed stable hysteretic behavior allowing for energy dissipation.
Year: 2014
Number Pages:
674-695pp.
Author(s): Campos Costa, A.; Candeias, P.; Guerreiro, L.; Branco, M.
: Journal of Earthquake Engineering
Editor: Taylor & Francis
Volume:
Vol. 18, Issue 5.
Keywords: Energy dissipation; Shake table test; Shape memory alloy; Superelastic damper
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The role of non-linear dynamic soil-foundation interaction on the seismic response of structures
In this paper we provide an overview of recent research work that contributes to clarify the effects of non-linear dynamic interaction on the seismic response of soil foundation-superstructure systems. Such work includes experimental results of seismically loaded structures on shallow foundations, theoretical advancements based on improved macro-elementmodeling of the soil-foundation system, examples of seismic design of bridge piers considering non-linear soil-foundation interaction effects, and numerical results of incremental non-linear dynamic analyses. The objective of this paper is to support the concept of a controlled share of ductility demand between the superstructure and the foundation as a key ingredient for a rational and integrated approach to seismic design of foundations and structures.
Year: 2014
Number Pages:
1157-1176pp..
Author(s): Correia, A.A.; Pecker, A.; Paolucci, R.; Chatzigogos, C.; Figini, R.
: Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering
Editor: Springer
Volume:
Vol. 12, Issue 3.
Keywords: Incremental dynamic analysis; Displacement-based seismic design; Non-linear macro-element; Experimental testing; Seismic foundation response; Non-linear dynamic soil-structure interaction
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Tuned liquid dampers simulation for earthquake response control of buildings
This paper is focused on the study of an earthquake protection system, the tuned liquid damper (TLD), which can, if adequately designed, reduce earthquake demands on buildings. This positive effect is accomplished taking into account the oscillation of the free surface of a fluid inside a tank (sloshing). The behaviour of an isolated TLD, subjected to a sinusoidal excitation at its base, with different displacement amplitudes, was studied by finite element analysis. The efficiency of the TLD in improving the seismic response of an existing building, representative of modern architecture buildings in southern European countries was also evaluated based on linear dynamic analyses.
Year: 2014
Number Pages:
1007
Author(s): Falcão Silva, M. J.; Lourenço, P.; Varum, H.; Campos Costa, A.; Teixeira-Dias, F.; Guerreiro, L.
: Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering
Editor: Springer
Volume:
Vol. 12, Issue 2.
Keywords: Energy dissipation; Sloshing; Earthquake protection systems; Tuned liquid damper
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A segurança sísmica na reabilitação de edifícios
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Year: 2013
Number Pages:
52pp.
Author(s): Coelho, E.; Bairrão, R.
: Tecnica Revista Engenharia
Editor: Associação dos Estudantes do Instituto Superior Técnico
Volume:
Nº 01.
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The new generation of seismic semi-active and active protection systems
Seismic protection systems may be classified in three main categories: pas-sive, active and semi-active. The goal of this paper is to provide a global and current vision of the active and semi-active seismic protection systems. Basic concepts are presented, several devices operations are briefly described and also the main advantages and disadvantages.
Year: 2008
Number Pages:
82-89pp.
Author(s): Bairrão, R.
Keywords: Control of vibrations; Variable stiffness; Damping; Semi-active; Active; Seismic protection
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Comparação de diferentes técnicas de reforço com redes de polímero em alvenaria de pedra
Nesta comunicação são apresentados os testes efetuados com um modelo de edifício assimétrico, em alvenaria de pedra, sob diferentes condições de reforço. O estudo em causa foi desenvolvido no âmbito do projeto
Year: 2007
Number Pages:
13p.
Author(s): Bairrão, R.; Falcão Silva, M. J.; Juhasova, E.; Campos Costa, A.; Coelho, E.
Editor: FEUP e SPES
Keywords: Redes de polímero; Reforço; Alvenaria de pedra
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Determinação do risco sísmico para um sistema de distribuição de água
Os efeitos dum sismo num sistema de distribuição de água (SDA) traduzem-se em danos físicos e em danos funcionais. Os primeiros consistem geralmente em roturas nas condutas enterradas, cedência das juntas, fendilhação ou colapso em reservatórios, avarias em estações de tratamento, falhas em estações elevatórias, etc. Os danos funcionais são consequência dos primeiros e manifestam-se com a diminuição do caudal abastecido ou mesmo a sua interrupção, abaixamento da pressão disponível e potenciais problemas de qualidade da água, causados por contaminação da água transportada. Estes sistemas funcionam sob pressão, o que significa que, para além da interrupção topológica, a falha de uma conduta se reflete no funcionamento hidráulico do conjunto, caso aquela esteja inserida numa malha.O objetivo do trabalho descrito no presente artigo é o de avaliar o risco de falha de um SDA sujeito à ação de sismos. Para o efeito recorre-se a uma ferramenta computacional integrada num sistema de informação geográfica (SIG). Este sistema integra toda a informação de base necessária à simulação do cenário sísmico, avalia o efeito das solicitações sísmicas num simulador hidráulico da rede, sintetiza os resultados de forma automática e mapeia-os. A simulação recorre ao software de simulação hidráulica Epanet 2.0 para avaliar o impacto da desativação de cada conduta em termos de pressão e eventual diminuição do caudal abastecido à rede. São utilizados modelos estatísticos relativos a danos físicos no SDA que são função da amplitude do movimento transiente do terreno resultante da propagação das ondas sísmicas e do movimento permanente do terreno devido à liquefação. É efetuada uma aplicação ilustrativa a um SDA de um concelho da Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, partindo-se de um cenário sísmico derivado da desagregação da perigosidade sísmica do local, para o período de retorno de 475 anos, e avaliando a ação sísmica à superfície considerando as condições geotécnicas locais.
Year: 2007
Number Pages:
12p.
Author(s): Praça, P.; Luísa Sousa, M.; Coelho, S.T.; Campos Costa, A.
Editor: FEUP e SPES
Keywords: Simulador hidráulico; Sistema de distribuição de água (SDA)
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Ensaios cíclicos a nós de um sistema de betão armado pré-fabricado para edifícios
Esta comunicação descreve os ensaios efetuados no LNEC a nós viga-pilar e pilar-fundação de uma solução pré-fabricada de betão armado para edifícios. Este sistema estrutural foi anteriormente testado num ensaio em mesa sísmica, recorrendo a um modelo de 2 pisos à escala 1:3. O trabalho apresentado nesta comunicação resultou da necessidade, que surgiu, em avaliar com maior pormenor o comportamento estrutural dos nós de ligação entre elementos pré-fabricados, cuja importância para o comportamento global da estrutura foi confirmada no ensaio em mesa sísmica. Assim sendo, foram efetuados ensaios quasi-estáticos, monotónicos e cíclicos, a ligações viga-pilar e a ligações pilar-fundação. Nesta comunicação apresenta-se a descrição do programa experimental e um resumo dos principais resultados obtidos. Apresenta-se também as principais conclusões que foram possíveis extrair deste trabalho, com maior ênfase no comportamento sísmico das ligações.
Year: 2007
Number Pages:
12p.
Author(s): Mendes, L.; Coelho, E.; Campos Costa, A.
Editor: FEUP e SPES
Keywords: Ensaios cíclicos; Ensaios monotónicos; Ensaios quasi-estáticos; Nó pilar-fundação; Nó viga-pilar
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Evaluation of a double skin façade performance: results from summer and winter monitoring
Double Skin Façades are characterized by having at least two membranes between the interior occupied space and the exterior environment, separated by an air gap. They are becoming a possible solution to design new and retrofitted aesthetic buildings, with a great visual connection to the outside. They also allow for the possibility of using natural ventilation techniques on buildings, even when subjected to great external noise and wind loads. This paper presents the results of two post-occupancy monitoring campaigns, during the summer and winter seasons respectively, on a DSF building situated in Lisbon.The experimental data showed a close dependency of the air gap temperatures on incoming radiation and outdoor temperature and also on the type of shading device. These results can provide useful information for the design of DSF configuration and ventilation strategies to achieve an overall performance improvement under typical Portuguese weather conditions.
Year: 2007
Number Pages:
7p.
Author(s): Marques da Silva, F.; Gomes, M.; Pereira, I.; Pinto, A.; Rodrigues. A.
Editor: FINVAC
Keywords: Double skin façades (DSF); Monitored building
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Experimental investigation on the seismic behaviour of North European masonry houses
This paper presents the results of shaking table tests performed on two full-scale masonry houses typical from North-European countries. The main objective of the experimental study is to assess the seismic behaviour of such houses for situations of low to moderate seismicity and to investigate the actual effect of some reinforcing details.
Year: 2007
Number Pages:
13p.
Author(s): Degée, H.; Denoël, V.; Candeias, P.; Campos Costa, A.; Coelho, E.
Editor: FEUP e SPES
Keywords: Masonry houses typical; Seismic behaviour; Shaking table
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Leis de atenuação espectrais para Portugal Continental
Desenvolveram-se modelos estocásticos, não-estacionários, que consideram os processos físicos de geração e propagação da energia sísmica desde a fonte até ao local, com considerações relativas à geometria e ao processo de ruptura na fonte sísmica e às características do meio de propagação. Os parâmetros necessários para a utilização destes modelos foram calibrados utilizando os registos obtidos na rede acelerográfica nacional. Simulou-se os movimentos intensos do solo para uma grelha de magnitudes, distâncias e frequências para sismos de origem continental e de origem oceânica, obtendo-se, assim, leis de atenuação espectrais regionais distintas para os dois ambientes, para Portugal Continental.
Year: 2007
Number Pages:
9p.
Author(s): Carvalho, A. M.; Campos Costa, A.; Oliveira, C.S.
Editor: FEUP e SPES
Keywords: Portugal continental; Perigosidade sísmica; Modelos estocásticos
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Seismic risk and mitigation analysis of the metropolitan area of Lisbon
Decisions to mitigate seismic risk require a logical and consistent approach to evaluate the effects of future earthquakes on population, on civil engineering structures and infra-structures. The mathematical and probabilistic methods that are the support to those approaches are generally called Risk Analysis; in the particular case of seismic events and mitigation strategies it will be named Seismic Risk and Mitigation Analysis (SRMA).
Year: 2007
Number Pages:
14p.
Author(s): Campos Costa, A.; Carvalho, A. M.; Luísa Sousa, M.; Coelho, E.
Editor: FEUP e SPES
Keywords: Área metropolitana de Lisboa (AML); Mitigation; Seismic risk
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Simulation of indoor pollutant transport from a smoldering fireplace in a common dwelling under VMC.
This work presents a case study of a dwelling with a typical VMC installation, consisting on mechanical exhausts sited in service areas (kitchen and bathroom). It was considered the particular situation of an undergoing smoldering fire in an open fireplace located in the living room. A CFD simulation of the airflow inside the house was performed using NIST1 Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS), prescribing recommended rates for mechanical outflow and approximate thermal and mass flux conditions for the smoldering combustion.Under these conditions, it was observed an inflow of air from the chimney above the fireplace, promoting pollutants dispersion in the house. Future work is encouraged for a better understanding of smoldering combustion in a fireplace application in order to develop a better model. Present values over estimate emissions but indicate the need for a more detailed investigation accessing the real risk for the occupant
Year: 2007
Number Pages:
7p.
Author(s): Pereira, I.; Marques da Silva, F.
Editor: FINVAC
Keywords: Centralized mechanical ventilation (VMC); Indoor pollutant transport
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Sistemas de proteção sísmica e sua aplicabilidade a Portugal
Nos últimos anos tem-se vindo a intensificar a pesquisa no domínio dos sistemas de proteção sísmica na área da engenharia civil, estando esta a ser orientada no sentido da obtenção da melhor resposta das estruturas face à ocorrência de determinadas situações de catástrofe natural. Uma das situações que origina maior número de perdas de vários níveis é a ocorrência de um sismo.A proteção sísmica de estruturas de edifícios pode ser efetuada de várias formas: passiva, ativa, híbrida ou semi-activa, sendo a que engloba sistemas passivos a que se encontra até ao momento mais implementada a nível mundial. No entanto tanto os sistemas ativos como os sistemas híbridos ou, ainda, os semi-activos, estes últimos aliando as vantagens tanto dos ativos como dos passivos, começam a ser adotados nos mais variados tipos de estruturas e considerando as solicitações mais adversas.Apesar da utilização de sistemas passivos se encontrar generalizada em alguns países do mundo, nomeadamente em zonas de elevada sismicidade, como forma de, entre outras coisas, minimizar e controlar os efeitos dos sismos, em Portugal o estado dos conhecimentos ainda se encontra numa fase embrionária, estando a sua aplicação a estruturas de edifícios correntes pouco implementada, principalmente atendendo ao facto de ainda não haver uma sensibilização adequada ao nível das entidades envolvidas no processo.Com o presente artigo pretende-se fazer um ponto de situação no estado atual dos conhecimentos na área da proteção sísmica a nível mundial e tentar analisar a sua aplicabilidade à realidade portuguesa. A implementação de sistemas de proteção sísmica a estruturas de edifícios em Portugal é certamente uma aposta com futuro por permitir a minimização das consequências diretas e indiretas associadas à ocorrência de sismos de magnitude elevada e de na maioria dos casos se obter uma relação custo-benefício vantajosa.
Year: 2007
Number Pages:
13p.
Author(s): Falcão Silva, M. J.; Campos Costa, A.; Coelho, E.
Editor: FEUP e SPES
Keywords: Dissipação de energia; Proteção sísmica
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Historical earthquake-resistant timber framing in the mediterranean area
This book presents a selection of the best papers from the HEaRT 2015 conference, held in Lisbon, Portugal, which provided a valuable forum for engineers and architects, researchers and educators to exchange views and findings concerning the technological history, construction features and seismic behavior of historical timber-framed walls in the Mediterranean countries. The topics covered are wide ranging and include historical aspects and examples of the use of timber-framed construction systems in response to earthquakes, such as the gaiola system in Portugal and the Bourbon system in southern Italy; interpretation of the response of timber-framed walls to seismic actions based on calculations and experimental tests; assessment of the effectiveness of repair and strengthening techniques, e.g., using aramid fiber wires or sheets; and modelling analyses. In addition, on the basis of case studies, a methodology is presented that is applicable to diagnosis, strengthening and improvement of seismic performance and is compatible with modern theoretical principles and conservation criteria. It is hoped that, by contributing to the knowledge of this construction technique, the book will help to promote conservation of this important component of Europe
Year: 2016
Number Pages:
468p.
Author(s): Cruz, H.; Saporiti Machado, J.; Campos Costa, A.; Candeias, P.; Catarino, J. M.
Editor: Springer
Volume:
Vol. 1.
Keywords: Heart 2015 Conference; Historic Masonry; Performance-based Assessment; Structural Health Monitoring; Timber-Framed Construction Systems; Seismic-Resistant Timber Frames; Historical Constructive Analysis; Historical Timber-Framed Walls
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Assessment of the seismic capacity of stone masonry walls with block models
The applications of discrete elements models based on rigid block formulations to the analysis of masonry walls under horizontal out-of-plane loading is simplified block pattern are addressed. Two procedures for creating irregular block systems are presented, one using Voronoi polygons, the other based on a bed and cross joint structure with random deviations. A test problem provides a comparison of various regular and random block patterns, showing their influence on the failure loads. The estimation of manual frequencies of rigid block models, and its application to static pushover analyses, is addressed. An example of application of rigid block model to wall capacity problem is presented.
Year: 2011
Number Pages:
221-236pp.
Author(s): Lemos, J. V.; Campos Costa, A.; Bretas, E. M.
: Computational Methods in Earthquake Engineering
Editor: Springer
Volume:
Vol. 21.
Keywords: RTigid blocks; Discrete elements; Seismic assessment; Masonry structures
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Earthquake disaster scenario prediction and loss modelling for urban areas
The overall aim of Sub-Project 10 (Earthquake disaster scenario predictions and loss modelling for urban areas) has been to create a tool, based on state-of-the-art loss modelling software, to provide strong, quantified statements about the benefits of a range of possible mitigation actions, in order to support decision-making by urban authorities for seismic risk mitigation strategies. A further larger aim has been to contribute to a seismic risk mitigation policy for future implementation at European level. Among the European cities for which loss estimation studies have been carried out are Istanbul, Lisbon and Thessaloniki, and tools, using GIS mapping, have been developed by research teams in each of these cities; these were made available for further development to examine mitigation strategies within SP10. Related research studies
Year: 2007
Number Pages:
180p.
Author(s): Campos Costa, A.; Carvalho, A. M.
Editor: IUSS Press
Keywords: Shaking scenarios
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European manual for in-situ assessment of important existing structures. LessLoss Sub Project 5-In-situ assessment, monitoring and typification of buildings and infrastructure
Much work in Earthquake Engineering was devoted to the improvement of earthquake resistant design of new structures. One European result is EN 1998, which will be in several years the main seismic code for all European countries. But it is well known, that older existing structures cause in many large earthquakes much more casualties and damages than new structures. It is certainly not possible to retrofit all existing structures, but agreement exists, that assessment and retrofit of safety - critical - structures and lifeline structures must have priority. In September 2004 the European Integrated Research Project LESSLOSS on Risk Mitigation for Earthquakes and Landslides was started. The project will run for three years and comprises 13 Sub-Projects (SP´s). The consortium consists of 46 partners (see http:\\www.lessloss.org). LESSLOSS SP5 is on In-situ Assessment, Monitoring and Typification of buildings and Infrastructure. The project partners of SP5 are ARS, CESI, LNEC, RWTH and VCE. This Sub Project focuses mainly on the assessment of important existing structures and tries to integrate experimental methods into the assessment procedure. The progress of SP5 obtained in the first year is summarized in this paper. Highlights presented by all partners are mentioned and the assessment of Hospital Innsbruck is presented in more detail. The most innovative task of LESSLOSS/ SP5 is Update of vulnerability estimates via monitoring, which was also started in the first year.
Year: 2007
Number Pages:
195p.
Author(s): Campos Costa, A.; Candeias, P.; Mendes, L.; Flesch, R.; Pellegrini, R.; Friedl, H.; Hoffmeister, B.; Oppe, M.; Veit-Egerer, R.; Wenzel, H.; Eusebio, M.
Editor: IUSS Press
Keywords: Structures; Earthquake
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Modal analysis from ambient vibration survey of bridges: LNEC experience
In order to study the behavior of bridge structures in relation to traffic, wind and seismic loads, it is extremely important to know their actual dynamic properties (natural frequencies, vibration mode shapes and damping). The experimentally identified dynamic properties of bridge structures are also an effective way to characterize their actual global structural behavior. Whether included in the reception load tests of recently built bridges, before they are opened to the traffic, or as part of the inspection works of bridges already in service, LNEC has performed modal analysis studies based on the results of ambient vibration tests. Some of the studies carried out recently in important bridges are reported in this paper.
Year: 1999
Number Pages:
712-718pp.
Author(s): Rodrigues, J.; Campos Costa, A.
: Proceedings of the 17th International Modal Analysis Conference : February 8 - 11, 1999 / IMAC XVII.
Editor: SEM
Volume:
Vol. 3727.
Keywords: Dynamic properties; Bridge structures
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O Sismo de Northridge, Los Angeles, de 17 Janeiro de 1994. Ensinamentos para Portugal.
O sismo de Northridge ocorreu na parte norte da área metropolitana de Los Angeles, Califórnia, às 4:31 h do dia 17 de janeiro, uma segunda-feira coincidente com dia de feriado nacional, tendo atingindo uma magnitude de 6.6 na escala de Richter. O número total de vítimas mortais cifra-se em 57, havendo para cima de 8 000 feridos e 20 000 desalojados.As estimativas de perdas totais, feitas em meados de fevereiro de 1994, apontavam para valores de 15 biliões de US dólares, tendo o Estado da Califórnia apresentado um impacto económico total de ordem dos 30 biliões de dólares, perto do valor do Orçamento Geral do estado Português para 1994. Os prejuízos infligidos na indústria e no comércio são também surpreendentemente elevados, exigindo longos períodos de interrupção das atividades económicas.
Year: 1995
Number Pages:
165p.
Author(s): Oliveira, C.S.; Costa, A.; Campos Costa, A.; Azevedo, J.; Delgado, R.M.
Editor: IST e FEUP
Keywords: Northridge earthquake; Earthquake effects
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Shaping favorable beliefs towards seismic protection through risk communication: A pilot-experience in two Lisbon schools (Portugal).
Communicating science within disaster risk reduction using methods that encourage two-way dialogue between scientists and laypersons is a challenging task. This paper aims at presenting a methodological strategy of communicating risk and non-structural seismic protection measures through participatory approach. Such methodological strategy is part of a pilot experience of risk communication in two schools in Lisbon (Portugal) under the EU project KnowRISK (Know your city, Reduce seISmic risK through non-structural elements). The efficacy of education for seismic safety is often inhibited by an incomplete understanding of the process by which individuals decide to protect themselves from harm (Becker JS, Paton D,Johnston DM, Ronan KR. Nat Hazards 64(1):107
Year: 2019
Number Pages:
445-458pp.
Author(s): Silva, D. S.; Vicente, M.; Pereira, A.; Candeias, P.; Ferreira, M.A.; Oliveira, C.S.; Bernardo, R.; Lopes, M.; Henriques, P.
: Proceedings of the International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics
Editor: Springer Link
Volume:
Volume 47.
Keywords: Non-structural; Protective behaviours; Risk communication; Seismic risk
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Characterization of timber masonry walls with dynamic tests
Most of the Lisbon 18th century timber-framed masonry
Year: 2018
Number Pages:
299-309pp.
Author(s): Gonçalves, A.; Candeias, P.; Guerreiro, L.; Ferreira, J.; Campos Costa, A.
: Historical earthquake-resistant timber framing in the mediterranean area
Editor: Springer
Volume:
Vol. 1.
Keywords: Shaking table tests; Timber-masonry walls;
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KnowRISK practical guide for mitigation of seismic risk due to non-structural components
Good performance of non-structural elements can be decisive in saving lives and costs when an earthquake strikes. The European project KnowRISK aims to educate and encourage households to take the necessary precautionary measures to protect people, houses, and contents. Preparedness and prevention act on community resilience. Within the KnowRISK project, the idea of a Practical Guide has been conceived suggesting seismic mitigation solutions for non-structural components to non-experts stakeholders. It is intended to guide people into the first steps of prevention in a straightforward manner, minimizing or avoiding injuries, damage, and long-term financial consequences. The novelty of the Guide belongs to his philosophy: a path through increasing challenges corresponds to a growing level of safety. The idea is that anyone can mitigate seismic risk in its own environment by adopting simple and low cost measures. The Practical Guide may contribute to increase risk awareness. This kind of initiatives if undertaken at larger scales may also enhance social resilience.
Year: 2018
Number Pages:
309-321pp.
Author(s): Ferreira, M.A.; Oliveira, C.S.; Lopes, M.; Musacchio, G; Candeias, P.; Vicente, M.; Silva, D. S.; O
: Proceedings of the International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics
Editor: Springer Link
Volume:
Volume 47.
Keywords: Practical guide; Community resilience; Preparedness; Non-structural elements
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Elastic and inelastic analyses of frames with a force-based higher-order 3D beam element accounting for axial-flexural-sheartorsional interaction
When one of the dimensions of a structural member is not clearly larger than the two orthogonal ones, engineers are usually compelled to simulate it with refined meshes of shell or solid finite elements that typically impose a large computational burden. The alternative use of classical beam theories, either based on Euler-Bernoulli or Timoshenko
Year: 2016
Number Pages:
109-128pp.
Author(s): Correia, A.A.; Almeida, J.P.; Pinho, R.
: Computational Methods in Applied Sciences
Editor: Springer
Volume:
Vol. 3.
Keywords: Inelastic response; Boundary conditions; Flexural-shear-torsional interaction; Higher-order; Force-based; Beam element
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A finite-fault modeling of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake sources
A non
Year: 2009
Number Pages:
433-454.
Author(s): Carvalho, A. M.; Campos Costa, A.; Sousa Oliveira, C.
Editor: L.A. Mendes-Victor et al. (eds)
Keywords: Earthquake scenarios; Finite-fault modeling
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Simulating earthquake scenarios in the european project Lessloss: the case of Lisbon
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Year: 2009
Number Pages:
233-243.
Author(s): Zonno, G.; Carvalho, A. M.; Franceschina, G.; Akinci, A.; Campos Costa, A.; Coelho, E.; Cultrera, G.; Pacor, F.; Pessina, V.; Cocco, M.
Editor: L.A. Mendes-Victor et al. (eds)
Keywords: Earthquake scenarios
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Shaking table testing
This text reflects the first of the four lectures that the author has presented at Udine, Italy, at CISM
Year: 2008
Number Pages:
165-196pp.
Author(s): Bairrão, R.
Editor: Springer Verlag
Keywords: Shaking table testing
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Tese de Doutoramento
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Modelos estocáticos para a caracterização da acção sísmica em Portugal Continental
Um dos principais problemas e interesses da engenharia sísmica é a caracterizaçãoda acção sísmica, envolvendo a estimativa da intensidade, conteúdo em frequência,duração e variabilidade espacial dos movimentos intensos do solo mais gravosos, emtermos dos seus efeitos nas estruturas, que pode ocorrer num local.O presente trabalho de investigação desenvolve e aplica a metodologia estocástica etécnicas de modelação de fonte
Year: 2009
Author(s): Carvalho, A. M.
Keywords: Portugal continental; Risco sísmico; Fonte sísmica; Modelos estocásticos; Acção sísmica
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Risco sísmico em Portugal Continental
Os sismos são encarados frequentemente como desastres naturais inevitáveis. Todavia,deveriam ser considerados fenómenos naturais, cujos efeitos adversos podem ser minimizadoscaso se proceda a uma gestão efectiva do risco sísmico.O objectivo principal do presente trabalho de investigação é o de avaliar o risco sísmicoem Portugal Continental.Sendo um tema de natureza multidisciplinar, apresentam-se e discutem-se modelos deavaliação probabilística da perigosidade sísmica e sua desagregação, de vulnerabilidade efragilidade sísmicas de tipologias construtivas, de danos e de perdas económicas e humanas.Aplica-se a análise probabilística da perigosidade sísmica, e sua desagregação, aPortugal Continental, obtendo-se cenários modais capazes de reproduzir os níveis deperigosidade que os condicionam. Apresenta-se o inventário do parque habitacional e seushabitantes, descriminado por factores de vulnerabilidade, e classifica-se a sua vulnerabilidadesegundo os modelos de dano. Procede-se à actualização e aferição de uma metodologia parasimulação de cenários sísmicos, integrada num Sistema de Informação Geográfico. Avalia-seo risco sísmico, seguindo diversas abordagens, comparando-se os resultados com o risco deoutros países.Construiu-se assim uma ferramenta de avaliação de perdas devidas a sismos, queconstitui uma primeira contribuição para o desenvolvimento de um processo de gestão dorisco sísmico aplicado ao Continente Português.
Year: 2009
Author(s): Sousa, M. L.
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Avaliação da vulnerabilidade sísmica de edifícios de alvenaria
O parque habitacional de Portugal Continental contém algumas tipologias construtivas deelevada vulnerabilidade sísmica em relação às quais urge actuar no sentido de reduzir o riscosísmico a elas associado. No projecto de investigação
Year: 2008
Author(s): Candeias, P.
Keywords: Reforço sísmico; Vulnerabilidade sísmica; Ensaios sísmicos; Edifícios
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Relatório Científico
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LNEC-SPA, signal processing and analysis tools for civil engineers - Version 1.0
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Year: 2007
Number Pages:
78pp.
Author(s): Mendes, L.; Campos Costa, A.
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Loss estimations for a reference situation
This report addresses the National Laboratory for Civil Engineering (LNEC) participation in Subproject 10 Earthquake disaster scenario predictions and loss modelling for urban areas. More precisely this report was developed in order to accomplish the 24 months LESSLOSS deliverable nº 85, which achieves loss estimates for the Metropolitan Area of Lisbon (MAL), for pre-defined scenarios earthquake. These loss estimations represent the reference situation to be compared with revised loss estimates after implementing mitigation actions with the ultimate goal of being established, in the next deliverable, the
Year: 2007
Author(s): Campos Costa, A.; Luísa Sousa, M.; Carvalho, A. M.
Keywords: Risk mitigation for earthquakes
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Loss estimations for a reference situation - Application to Lisbon Metropolitan Area
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Year: 2007
Number Pages:
54pp.
Author(s): Campos Costa, A.; Sousa, M. L.; Carvalho, A. M.
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RELATÓRIO DE ACTIVIDADE DO PROJECTO USUET
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Year: 2007
Number Pages:
60pp.
Author(s): Sousa, M. L.; Afonso, N.
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Enhancing seismic resistance and durability of natural masonry stone- Construction and 1st phase of the experimental program
The present report describes the construction of a model in limestone masonry for the user Group 3 oh the ECOLEADER Project, led by IRIDEX Construction Group, and the first phase of the experimental program developed in LNEC. The description of the construction, a photographic report and the results obtained on the characteristics tests made on the mortars used in the construction are presented.The construction was carried out by contractor José dos Santos Paixão on the basics of model details and materials specifications proposed by the User group 3, being NESDE/LNEC responsible for the guidance and supervision of the works.
Year: 2006
Author(s): Falcão Silva, M. J.; Candeias, P.; Campos Costa, A.; Bairrão, R.
Keywords: Ecoleader; Limestone masonry
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Shaking table tests of a reinforced concrete precast building system.
This report describes the first phase activity of the Portuguese group in the Precast Structures EC8 research projet. The Portuguese group is composed by Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil (LNEC) and the Civibral, S.A. Precast Company.In this phase, seismic test were made in the LNEC
Year: 2006
Author(s): Mendes, L.; Coelho, E.; Campos Costa, A.
Keywords: Reinforced concrete; Shaking table tests
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Building stock inventory and vulnerability data for Lisbon Metropolitan Area
The present report addresses the first twelve months of LNEC participation in LESSLOSS
Year: 2005
Author(s): Campos Costa, A.; Luísa Sousa, M.; Coelho, E.
Keywords: Risk mitigation for earthquakes; Vulnerability
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Dinámica de bloques de piedra.
The dynamics of rigid bodies was studies by long time, because this phenomenon is important in the seismic security of some types of structures. However, there are few experimental studies. This job shows the experimental test carried out at the Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil (LNEC) of Portugal. Four blue granites stones were tested, each one with different geometrical characteristics, under harmonic and random motions.A numerical simulation was carried out with the Discrete Element Method (DEM). This method has shown to be a good tool in the study of the dynamics of rigid bodies. It was proposed a new methodology to find the parameters of the DEM by using the parameters of classical theory.
Year: 2005
Author(s): Peña, F.; Campos Costa, A.; Lemos, J. V.
Keywords: Discrete Element Method (DEM); Dynamics of rigid bodies
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Seismic risk mitigation options and actions to be studied for Lisbon Metropolitan Area
The project LESSLOSS
Year: 2005
Author(s): Luísa Sousa, M.; Coelho, E.; Campos Costa, A.
Keywords: Seismic risk mitigation; Lisbon Metropolitan Area
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Sensibilidade climática, capacidade adaptativa e de vulnerabilidades atuais e futuras da AML
Análise dos registos históricos de eventos climáticos e o seu impacto no setor da energia da AML, para identificar o grau em que este setor foi afetado por estímulos relacionados com o clima. Avaliação de capacidades adaptativas.
Year: 2019
Author(s): Marques da Silva, F.; Pinto, A.; Machado, P.
Keywords: Energia; Alterações climáticas
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A propósito da forma na engenharia do vento
Análise da forma das edificações nas ações do vento
Year: 2018
Author(s): Marques da Silva, F.
Keywords: Engenharia do vento; Aerodinãmica
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Forma e desenho urbano - efeitos na ventilação
As condicionantes arquitetónicas e de urbanização na ventilação natural
Year: 2018
Author(s): Marques da Silva, F.
Keywords: Engenharia do vento; Ventilação
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Wind and structures
Caracterização do vento. Ações sobre estruturas. Ensaios em túnel de vento
Year: 2017
Author(s): Marques da Silva, F.
Keywords: Wind tunnel; Actions on structures; Wind engineering
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