Assessing Vulnerability and Managing Earthquake Risk at Urban Scale
URBSIS project
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      • task 1 - building stock characterisation, inspection and survey
      • task 2 - database and geographical information system (GIS) platform development
      • task 3 - vulnerability assessment and risk evaluation methodologies
      • task 4 - mechanical methods for the vulnerability assessment and uncertainty analysis
      • task 5 - development of vulnerability curves for old masonry buildings
      • task 6 - post-earthquake assessment management
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    • rui maio
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principal contractor
The University of Aveiro (UA) has a mission to provide and develop  graduate and postgraduate education, research and cooperation with society. Founded in 1973, it quickly became one of the most dynamic and innovative Universities in the country. Determined not to be left behind in development (social, technological and scientific), the University of Aveiro has always positioned itself at the forefront of innovation. Not just by providing degree programmes in advanced scientific and technological areas and developing modern infrastructures and sophisticated equipment, but also investing in the training and recruiting of teachers and researchers with proven track records in the development of research projects and in terms of close relations with the worlds of business and industry.

Today UA is a key partner for many companies, providing services, know-how and highly qualified graduates and participating in numerous research projects in the development of new products. The excellence of its research is the trademark of the Institution, with 70% of its research units having been classified as "very good" and "excellent" in recent external evaluations. National and international cooperation are key areas for the University of Aveiro, taking place through participation in numerous European education and research programmes.
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