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 Universidade de Lisboa
LABORATORIES

LERM – LABORATORY OF STRUCTURES AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

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LERM is used for Teaching, Research & Development and Consulting Services in the field of Civil and Structural Engineering. LERM has a wide range of equipment enabling tests and studies to be undertaken in 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 ...)

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