19-01-2022
Applications for the Postgraduate Studies in Rehabilitation of Railway Infrastructures are open until 15 February.
The specialization program designed by the NOVA School of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the National Laboratory of Civil Engineering, "Infraestruturas de Portugal SA", the Institute of Mechanical Engineering of the "Instituto Superior Técnico" of the University of Lisbon, aims to provide specific training valuable for the national economy.
Rail transport, while portraying an significant role in the national economy is also currently facing several challenges. Most existing lines are affected by aging and climate factors and therefore require urgent interventions, but on the other hand, the demands on their carrying capacity are increasing. It is therefore extremely critical to carefully plan maintenance and rehabilitation measures and to optimize interventions according to their cost-effectiveness.
With a multidisciplinary program, the course aims for the graduates to be able to assess the current state of a railroad, propose more efficient and effective rehabilitation measures, and evaluate its additive value as a function of the improvement of the railway dynamic performance.
The program includes lectures by recognized personalities in this area, study visits and laboratory tests, use of computational tools. The focus of rehabilitation will be the use of new materials, such as geosynthetics.
More information here.
