Areas of Expertise

STRUCTURES

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STRUCTURES

The area of Special Structures covers projects related to Hydraulic works and Dams, Tunnels and Bridges.

The general coordination of the projects and the various disciplines involved are ensured: geology / geotechnics, structures, electrical installations, telecommunications, safety equipment and telematics.

The main references in this area are a set of dam projects in Cape Verde, various projects relating to Tunnels in the Autonomous Region of Madeira and in India, and bridges of various dimensions integrated in road projects carried out in Portugal and in the international market.

HYDRAULIC WORKS AND DAMS

Design of hydraulic works and dams is developed through the different stages, from feasibility study to detailed design, from hydraulic engineering in watercourses divertion and regularisation to dams for hydropower developments or water supply.

TUNNELS

The use of underground space is one of the most effective options for the development of major road, railway or urban infrastructures. The wide field of applications of tunnels allows adapting the solutions and construction methods in order to induce minimum disturbances in crossed land and buildings. Besides the evident environmental advantages, underground work is with no doubt the best option when confronting the need to overcome big natural obstacles.
We develop projects that go from feasibility study to detailed design, assuring the coordination and all involved disciplines: geology and geotechnics, structures, drainage, electrical installations, safety and telematics.

BRIDGES

Within the scope of Transport Engineering and Urban Infrastructures we develop specific studies for bridges and viaducts. We work on these projects using the usual structural materials (concrete, steel or mixed) and different construction methods, including the in-situ execution and precast structures.