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Luís C. Silva finished the integrated masters in civil engineering at University of Minho in 2013 with a score of 17/20 (ECTS scale A) and with two merit awards. After the completion of the MSc, he worked for one year in a structural engineering firm (SprenPlan). In 2015, he started the Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of Minho under the supervision of Prof. Paulo B. Lourenço and Prof. Gabriele Milani. During the Ph.D., he had the opportunity to be a visiting Ph.D. researcher at Politecnico de Milano. In 2019, Luís C. Silva became a doctor in Civil Engineering (cum laude). After, he was contracted as a researcher under the H2020 Project RESIST for one year, before becoming Assistant Professor at Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias (Lisbon) from 09/2020 to 12/2021 (full time). Until January 2022, he was also an integrated research member at the Institute of Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE). Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Milano in the A.B.C. Department (rtd-a). Main research topics include the mechanical analysis of composites. In specific, a significant part of his publications delve on the seismic structural assessment of masonry structures; the development and application of advanced numerical models for structural analysis with focus on discrete approaches; and the dynamic analysis of masonry structures including seismic, impact and blast loading. Nowadays, he is particularly focused on advanced metamaterials and on the development of numerical methods for its multi-physics behaviour.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Luís Carlos Silva
Gender
Male

Citation names

  • Silva, Luís C.
  • L. C. Silva
  • L.C. Silva

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
C81F-2160-C20C
ORCID iD
0000-0003-0661-0742

Email addresses

  • luiscarlos.martinsdasilva@polimi.it (Professional)
  • luisilva.civil@gmail.com (Personal)

Addresses

  • Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 20133, Milan, Lombardia, Italy (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Civil Engineering

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Advanced (C1) Proficiency (C2) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
Spanish; Castilian Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Elementary (A2) Intermediate (B1)
Italian Intermediate (B1) Upper intermediate (B2) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1)
Education
Degree Classification
2015/02 - 2019/06
Concluded
 Engenharia Civil (Doutoramento)
Major in Estruturas
Universidade do Minho - Campus de Azurém, Portugal
"Dynamic analysis of out-of-plane loaded masonry walls using homogenization" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Approved with distinction
2008/09 - 2013/07
Concluded
 Engenharia Civil (Mestrado integrado)
Major in Estruturas e Geotecnica
Universidade do Minho - Campus de Azurém, Portugal
"Analysis of Christchurch Catholic Basilica, New Zealand" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2019/07 - 2020/08 Contracted Researcher (Research) Universidade do Minho - Campus de Azurém, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2022/02/21 - Current Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Politecnico di Milano, Italy
2020/09 - 2022/02 Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Universidade Lusófona, Portugal
Projects

Contract

Designation Funders
2019/10 - 2020/09 RESIST - Reabilitação Sísmica de Edifícios Antigos de Alvenaria-Betão.
RESIST2020
Post-doc
Ongoing
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Silva, L.C.; Milani, G.; Lourenço, P.B.. "Dynamic Behaviour Analysis of an English-Bond Masonry Prototype Using a Homogenized-Based Discrete FE Model". 966-974. 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-319-99441-3_104
Conference paper
  1. Jacopo Scacco; Luis Carlos Martins da Silva; Vasconcelos, G.; Gabriele Milani; Lourenco, P. B.. "Advanced numerical prediction of unreinforced U-shaped masonry walls loaded out-of-plane". 2021.
  2. Silva, Luís C.. "Modelling of unreinforced periodic masonry panels tested under two-way bending via a non-linear discrete homogenized strategy". 2021.
    10.1063/5.0047987
  3. Silva, L.C.; Milani, G.; Lourenço, P.B.. "A probablistic framework using a discrete Fe-based homogenized model for the in- And out-of-plane analysis of masonry structures". 2019.
  4. Asikoglu, A.; Avsar, Ö.; Lourenço, P.B.; Silva, L.C.; Kaplan, O.; Karanikoloudis, G.. "Finite element modeling and operational modal analysis of a historical masonry mosque". 2019.
    10.7712/120119.7009.19300
  5. Silva, L.C.; Lourenço, P.B.; Milani, G.. "Quasi-static analysis of an english-bond masonry structure: Two-step homogenized based approach vs macroscopic model". 2018.
  6. Silva, L.C.; Lourenço, P.B.; Milani, G.. "A discrete macro-model using homogenization with strain-rate dependency for the out-of-plane study of masonry panels subjected to impact loading". 2017.
    10.7712/120117.5596.18576
  7. Silva, L.C.; Milani, G.; Lourenço, P.B.. "Derivation of the out-of-plane behaviour of an English bond masonry wall through homogenization strategies". 2017.
    10.1063/1.5012366
  8. Silva, L.C.; Milani, G.; Lourenço, P.B.. "A discrete macro-model homogenized with a holonomic approach for the nonlinear static analysis of out-of-plane loaded masonry". 2016.
Journal article
  1. "A FE-Based Macro-Element for the Assessment of Masonry Structures: Linear Static, Vibration, and Non-Linear Cyclic Analyses". Applied Sciences 12 3 (2022): 1248-1248. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app12031248.
    10.3390/app12031248
  2. "A concurrent micro/macro FE-model optimized with a limit analysis tool for the assessment of dry-joint masonry structures". International Journal for Multiscale Computational Engineering (2022): http://dx.doi.org/10.1615/intjmultcompeng.2021040212.
    10.1615/intjmultcompeng.2021040212
  3. "Real-time Structural Stability of Domes through Limit Analysis: Application to St. Peter’s Dome". International Journal of Architectural Heritage (2021): 1-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15583058.2021.1992539.
    10.1080/15583058.2021.1992539
  4. Silva, Luís C.. "Out-of-plane loaded masonry walls retrofitted with oriented strand boards: Numerical analysis and influencing parameters". Engineering Structures 243 (2021): 112683-112683. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112683.
    10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112683
  5. S. Sharma; L.C. Silva; F. Graziotti; G. Magenes; G. Milani. "Modelling the experimental seismic out-of-plane two-way bending response of unreinforced periodic masonry panels using a non-linear discrete homogenized strategy". Engineering Structures 242 (2021): 112524-112524. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112524.
    10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112524
  6. Luís C. Silva; Paulo B. Lourenço; Gabriele Milani. "Numerical homogenization-based seismic assessment of an English-bond masonry prototype: Structural level application". Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics (2020): https://doi.org/10.1002/eqe.3267.
    10.1002/eqe.3267
  7. Lourenço, P.B.; Silva, L.C.. "Computational applications in masonry structures: From the meso-scale to the super-large/super-complex". International Journal for Multiscale Computational Engineering 18 1 (2020): 1-30. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85084917319&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1615/IntJMultCompEng.2020030889
  8. Silva, Luís. "Effectiveness of seismic retrofitting of a historical masonry structure: Kütahya Kursunlu Mosque, Turkey". Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering (2019): http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10518-019-00603-6.
    10.1007/s10518-019-00603-6
  9. Bertolesi, E.; Silva, L.C.; Milani, G.. "Validation of a two-step simplified compatible homogenisation approach extended to out-plane loaded masonries". 4 3 (2019): 265-296. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85068605070&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1504/IJMRI.2019.100570
  10. Silva, Luís. "Seismic Structural Assessment of the Christchurch Catholic Basilica, New Zealand". Structures (2018):
    10.1016/j.istruc.2018.06.004
  11. Silva, L.C.; Lourenço, P.B.; Milani, G.. "Derivation of the out-of-plane behaviour of masonry through homogenization strategies: Micro-scale level". Computers and Structures 209 (2018): 30-43. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85052317822&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.compstruc.2018.08.013
  12. Silva, Luís. "Nonlinear Discrete Homogenized Model for Out-of-Plane Loaded Masonry Walls". (2017):
    10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0001831
  13. Silva, L.C.; Lourenço, P.B.; Milani, G.. "Rigid block and spring homogenized model (HRBSM) for masonry subjected to impact and blast loading". International Journal of Impact Engineering 109 (2017): 14-28. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85019758957&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2017.05.012
Activities

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2022/02 - Current Study of masonry refractories: mechanical and multi-physical properties and its application with focus in Portuguese industry.
Supervisor
 Engenharia Civil (Master)
Universidade Lusófona, Portugal
2020/03/01 - 2020/07/15 Anisotropic nonlinear homogenized constitutive model of masonry walls.
Co-supervisor
 ADVANCED MASTERS IN STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF MONUMENTS AND HISTORICAL CONSTRUCTIONS (Specialization course)
Universidade do Minho - Campus de Azurém, Portugal
2019/09 - 2020/02 Advanced numerical simulation for the structural analysis of infill-masonry walls,
Co-supervisor
 Historic Building Rehabilitation Master (Master)
Università di Bologna, Italy

Jury of academic degree

Topic
Role 		Candidate name (Type of degree)
Institution / Organization
2020 Numerical safety assessment of earthen structures in La Alhambra, Granada, Spain Annalaura Vuoto (Master)

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2019 - Current Individual member of the Portuguese Society of Seismic Engineering Membro
2018 - Current Licensed Structural Engineer in Portugal Membro efetivo

Consulting

Activity description Institution / Organization
2019 - Current Diagnostic and remedial measures for the subterranean parking garage of the Praceta 25 de Abril in Vila Nova de Gaia TecMinho Associação Universidade-Empresa para o Desenvolvimento, Portugal
2018 - Current Diagnostic and remedial measures for the building of Tribunal da Relação in Guimarães. TecMinho Associação Universidade-Empresa para o Desenvolvimento, Portugal

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2020/09 - 2021/12 Statics of structures Engenharia Civil (Licenciatura) Universidade Lusófona, Portugal
2020/09 - 2021/12 Reinforced Concrete Structures Engenharia Civil (Licenciatura) Universidade Lusófona, Portugal
2020/09 - 2021/12 Modelling and Structural Analysis Engenharia Civil (Mestrado) Universidade Lusófona, Portugal
2021/02 - 2021/06 Design of structures Engenharia Civil (Licenciatura) Universidade Lusófona, Portugal
2021/02 - 2021/06 Design of buildings Engenharia Civil (Licenciatura) Universidade Lusófona, Portugal
2019/10 - 2020/11 Structural Dynamics and Seismic Engineering Master of Structural Engineering - STREMUM (Mestrado)

Journal scientific committee

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2022 - Current Journal of Renewable Materials Tech Science Press
2022 - Current SN Applied Sciences SpringerNature
2022 - Current International Journal of Architectural Heritage Taylor & Francis
2020 - Current International Journal of Mechanical Sciences Elsevier
2020 - Current International Journal for computer-aided engineering and software Emerald
2020 - Current Journal of the International Measurement Confederation Elsevier
2020 - Current International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction Elsevier
2019 - Current Structures Elsevier
2019 - Current Journal of Building Engineering Elsevier
2019 - Current International Journal of Masonry Research and Innovation Inderscience
Distinctions

Award

2013 Mixed PhD scholarship
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
2012 CYPE CAD award for best student of RC structures II
2012 Academic merit award
Universidade do Minho - Campus de Azurém, Portugal