Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL DATA
Nuno Miguel Monteiro Azevedo
PROFESSIONAL SITUATION
Assistant Researcher
ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC DEGREES
PhD in Civil Engineering (Heriot-Watt-University, 2003)
Degree in Civil Engineering, branch of Structures (IST, 1997)
RELEVANT PUBLIC FUNCTIONS AND POSITIONS
Assistant Researcher, LNEC (since 2006)
Assistant Professor, NOVA-FCT (2004-2006)
FCT Doctoral Research Fellow, Heriot-Watt-University (1998-2003)
FCT Research Fellow, LNEC (1997-1998)
MAIN AREAS OF RESEARCH/INTEREST
Development of particle models and hybrid models (continuous/discrete) for the analysis of fracture in geomaterials
Development of numerical models for the static and dynamic analysis of concrete dams: fluid-structure interaction and non-linear behaviour
Development of discontinuous models for the analysis of the hydro-mechanical behaviour of foundations: coupled dam/foundation failure scenarios
Safety control/evaluation
DEVELOPED ACTIVITY
Carrying out, coordinating and promoting scientific research and technological development studies in the field of concrete and masonry dams and fracture analysis in quasi-fragile materials
DAMFA – Cutting-edge solutions for the sustainable assessment of concrete dam foundations. LNEC, NOVA - FCT (2016-current)
SSHH4DAMS - Seismic and Structural Health Monitoring of Large Concrete Dams (PTDC/ECI-EGC/5332/2020) (2021-current)
FLAT - Behaviour of Fungiform Slabs Subject to Cyclic and Seismic Actions (PTDC/ECM/114492/2009) (2009-2014)
Discrete modelling of structures composed of quasi-fragile material (POCI/ECM/56694/2004) (2005-2007)
Study and observation of the behaviour of concrete and masonry dams, with a view to providing information on their safety and durability conditions:
Foz Tua, Alto Ceira II, Alto Tâmega, Girabolhos, Fridão, Alvito, Feiticeiro, Cahora Bassa, Camargos, Piau, Régua, Valeira, Pocinho, Alto Rabagão, Alto Cávado dams.
Studies:
Studies to assess the dynamic behaviour of dams, including fluid-structure interaction
Numerical modelling of structures (instantaneous, delayed and non-linear)
Numerical modelling of the mechanical and hydro-mechanical behaviour of foundations
Safety assessment studies of the dam-foundation combination
Technical assessments on concrete dam projects
Methodologies for quantitative interpretation of various quantities
Support for the National Dam Safety Authority in the quality control of projects and the construction and operation of large concrete and masonry dams:
Carrying out specialist inspection visits
Interpreting behaviour during the first filling and operating phases
Technical assessments
Assessing failure scenario studies
Promoting the dissemination of knowledge and results obtained
Publishing book chapters and articles in national and international journals
Presentation of lectures and communications at scientific meetings
Collaboration in the development of models:
Analysis and prediction of the behaviour of concrete dams
Discontinuous-based hydromechanical model
Particle and hybrid models for fracture analysis
Non-linear modelling (static and dynamic)
Co-operation with universities, organisations and associations
Guidance of trainees, scholarship holders, master's and doctoral students and scientific coordination of post-doctoral work in the scientific areas of concrete and masonry dams and related areas
Participating in juries for master's and doctoral exams and supervising doctoral theses
Preparing and submitting applications for research projects
Member of the Portuguese Order of Engineers and RILEM
Participation in national and international science and technology activities
Review of articles submitted to scientific journals
Review of papers submitted to conferences
Coordination of and participation in congresses, seminars and professional training activities