Main Works Performed

• Establishment of the methodology for all technical inspections regarding the Rehabilitation and Maintenance procedures for the reinforced concrete structure of the Rio – Niterói Bridge, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;
• Definition of the Compositions, Quality Control Procedures and Application Methods for both Conventional and Sprayed Concrete used in the Rehabilitation of the Reinforced Concrete Structures of the East Station at the Expo '98 Complex, in Lisbon, Portugal;
• Technical Note about the cracking system on the columns of both central span and South access viaduct of the Vasco da Gama Bridge, in Lisbon, Portugal;
• Technical Note on the cracking and porosity deficiencies of the concrete structures, as well as on the system for filling and sealing the contraction joints in the incoming channels of the infrastructure n. 12 of the Alqueva Dam, in the Alentejo, Portugal;
• Technical Note on the structural performance of CTT Dom Luís Building Luis, in Lisbon, Portugal, an ancient structure with wooden floors and masonry walls;
• Technical note on the severe cracking occurring on the support system of the Vale dos Reis Viaduct, A2 Highway, near to Alcácer do Sal, Portugal;
• Technical note on the quality of the works carried out for the rehabilitation of the roof of the Elvas Cathedral, a National Heritage, for the IPPAR;
• Technical Note on the structural performance of the reinforced concrete Coast of Caparica Hotel, in Almada, Portugal;
• Analysis of the Seismic Performance of the CTT Building at Casal Ribeiro Av., in Lisbon, regarding the evaluation of the increase of the structural response by the introduction of seismic dampers, in order to overcome the lack of ductility caused by the decompression of the foundation ground during the excavations processes for the construction of a neighbouring building.