LERM is used for teaching, research & development, and consultancy in Civil and Structural Engineering. LERM has a wide range of equipment, enabling tests and studies to be undertaken in the lab or in-situ.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

  • R&D activities
  • Teaching activities
  • Consultancy services

MAIN RESEARCH AREAS

  • Design, Repair and Strengthening of RC, Steel and Masonry Structures
  • Seismic Behavior of Structural Connections
  • Seismic Behavior of Structural components and Subassemblies
  • Fire Behavior of Materials and Structural Elements
  • New Structural Materials
  • Aerodynamic Behavior of Bridge Decks
  • Durability of RC, Steel and Masonry Structures
  • Behavior of Composite Structures

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

  • Structural Engineering
  • Development of new materials
  • Development of constructive solutions.
  • Strengthening and rehabilitation of structures and buildings
  • Development of new strengthening solutions

CONSULTANCY ACTIVITIES

  • Structural inspections in buildings, bridges and special structures
  • Assessment and diagnosis of constructive and structural damages in buildings, bridges and other structures
  • Structural Monitoring (static and dynamic / seismic)
  • In situ load testing in buildings, bridges and other structures
  • In situ testing for dynamic characterization of buildings, bridges and other constructions (Natural frequencies, modal identification, vibrations monitoring)
  • Laboratory load tests in structural components (static and cyclic)
  • Laboratory load tests for specimens mechanical characterization (tensile, compression, bending, shear, fatigue)
  • Dynamic tests on shaking table
  • Fire testing for materials and elements characterization
  • Impact tests
  • Wind tunnel tests
  • Non-destructive tests in structural elements (Ultrasonic testing, pullout tests, flat jack tests, etc ...)

STAFF

Email: jose.oliveira.pedro@tecnico.ulisboa.pt