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Structures Department Structures Department
Structural Monitoring Unit
Structural Monitoring Unit
Luís Oliveira Santos
Luís Oliveira Santos

Presentation

The Structural Monitoring Unit (NOE) carries out research and technological development activities in the areas of structural integrity monitoring, testing and structural safety assessment, namely of bridges and special structures, aiming at an adequate management of the built heritage.


This activity is based on extensive experience associated with the continuous improvement of specialized techniques and the development of innovative solutions, obtained from the participation in RDI projects from motivated technical staff with high professional skills.


NOE is currently involved in the permanent observation of two dozens of road and railway bridges and viaducts, and other special structures in Portugal, Algeria, Angola and Cape Verde, including a suspended bridge and six cable-stayed bridges..


The strategic research lines scheduled for 2015-2020, focus on two major themes, Infrastructure Management and Structural Integrity Monitoring.