Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL DATA
José Antero Senra Vieira de Lemos
PROFESSIONAL STATUS
Principal Researcher
ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC DEGREES
Ph.D. in Geo-Engineering, University of Minnesota, USA, 1987
M.S. in Geo-Engineering, University of Minnesota, USA, 1983
Lic. in Civil Engineering, University of Porto, 1978
RELEVANT PUBLIC FUNCTIONS AND POSITIONS
Director, Concrete Dams Department, LNEC (2010-2013)
Head, Numerical Modelling Division, Concrete Dams Department, LNEC (2003-2013)
Principal Researcher, LNEC (since 2000)
Senior Researcher, LNEC (1994-1999)
Researcher, LNEC (1990-1994)
Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Univ. of Minnesota, USA (1987-88)
Project Engineer, Itasca Consulting Group, Minneapolis, USA (1984-88)
Research Assistant, Dept. of Civil and Mining Engineering, Univ. of Minnesota, USA (1981-84)
Research Assistant, Dams Department, LNEC (1979-81)
MAIN AREAS OF RESEARCH/INTEREST
Safety assessment of concrete dam foundations
Seismic analysis of concrete dams
Modelling of masonry structures
Development of discrete element numerical models for structural and geotechnical applications
DEVELOPED ACTIVITY
Development of discrete element models for the study of dam foundations under static and dynamic loading, particularly with consideration of the deformation and failure modes of the rock mass.
Supervision of the studies of structural safety, seismic behaviour and foundation safety to support the design of the new Portuguese concrete dams (2005-2012): B. Sabor, A. Ceira, Ribeiradio, Foz Tua, Fridão, Alvito, Alto Tâmega, Daivões, Girabolhos
Studies of safey assessment of arch dam foundations, based on discrete element models: Baixo Sabor, Alto Ceira, Fridão, Foz Tua, Cahora-Bassa (Mozambique).
Seismic studies of concrete arch dams: El Frayle (Peru), Baixo Sabor, Chicamba (Mozambique), Cahora Bassa (Mozambique), Foz Tua, Peti (Brazil).
Studies of masonry dams, especially involving seismic loading.
Application of numerical models to the study of underground works in rock masses, namely: Venda Nova II powerhouse, Rossio tunnel.
Participation in the development of the discrete element computer codes UDEC and 3DEC and the finite-difference code FLAC.
Development of the 3DEC code module for analysis of arch dam foundations.
Development of procedures for the application of discrete element models to historical stone masonry structures, to conduct the analysis of behaviour under static and dynamic loading.
Studies of seismic analysis of ancient structures, namely: Parthenon (in collaboration with NTU Athens), Palace of S. Bento, Águas Livres Aqueduct.
Numerical modelling of experimental studies of discontinuum models, in particular shaking table tests.
Research on the application of block models to the study of rock and masonry fracture processes.
Advisor or co-advisor of 7 PhD theses and 10 MS Theses.