Research fields

Aerodynamics and aeroelasticity

2010

  • Aeroelastic analysis and optimization of long-span suspension and cable-stayed bridges in reliability theory
    Ministry of Science and Innovation
    • National or region research projects
    • Bridges
  • Vibration and aeroelastic study of a 216-meter footbridge under wind loads
    ACCIONA Infraestructuras
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Bridges

2008

  • Study of the aerodynamic loads and resistant checking of a solar tracker
    SENDEKIA
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
  • Aeroelastic experimental and computational studies of a 312 m. light cable-stayed bridge in Talavera de la Reina
    SACYR
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Bridges
  • Advice on aeroelastic tests of pylon of 325 m. light cable-stayed bridge in Sur Round of Talavera
    SACYR
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Bridges

2007

  • Parallelization of the aeroelastic response of suspension bridges in turbulent wind flow. Study in the frequency domain and time.
    Ministry of Science and Technology
    • National or region research projects
    • Bridges
  • CFD Study of the aerodynamic behavior of the deck of a 425 m. light cable-stayed bridge in Vancouver (Canada)
    Ferrovial-Agromán
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Bridges

2005

  • Parallelization and optimization of the aeroelastic response of bridges supported by cables
    Xunta de Galicia
    • National or region research projects
    • Bridges
  • General advice on aeroelastic issues in the suspension bridge project of 3,300 m span over the Strait of Messina
    Consortium Ponte sutto Stretto di Messina
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Bridges
  • Aeroelastic test of a deck section model of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
    FERROVIAL-AGROMÁN, S.A.
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Bridges

2004

  • Parallelization and optimization of the aeroelastic solution to cable-stayed bridges
    Ministry of Science and Techonology
    • National or region research projects
    • Bridges

2001

  • Optimum design of super-span suspension bridges in aeroelastic problem
    Xunta de Galicia
    • National or region research projects
    • Bridges

1999

  • Aerodynamic wind tunnel for structural testings
    Xunta de Galicia
    • National or region research projects

1996

  • Optimum design of structures in aeroelastic problems
    Xunta de Galicia
    • National or region research projects
  • Aeroelastic analyses of the cooling tower of the Central thermal power station TERUEL in Andorra
    ENDESA
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Industrial construction

Seismic analysis

2003

  • Seismic analyses of a reinforced concrete structure for a dam and a footbridge in Lisbon
    BORNUGUEIRAS S.L.
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Dams
    • Bridges

2001

  • Static and seismic analyses of a unique 33-story building
    TEDECO
    • Building
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company

1999

  • Security Study of an arch dam under extreme seismic risks
    FEDER fund of the European Union
    • European research projects
    • Dams

1998

  • Seismic analyses of the Buendia dam to investigate interactions between the ground, the dam and the water reservoir
    UFISA
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Dams

1997

  • Seismic analyses of the Entrepeñas dam used to investigate interactions between the ground, the dam and the water reservoir
    UFISA
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Dams

1996

  • Optimality and Reliability of Engineering Structures under Earthquake Loading
    ALFA program of the European Union
    • European research projects
  • Seismic Anlysis of the Zorita dam used to investigate the interactions between the ground, the dam and the water
    UFISA
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Dams

1995

  • Seismic analyses of the Bolarque dam investigating the interactions between the ground, the dam and the water reservoir
    UFISA
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Dams

Geometric nonlinearity and material

2009

  • Static and dynamic analysis in linear and nonlinear theory of a steel structure in Zaragoza
    EUROTEC
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company

2008

  • Nonlinear FEM Analysis of CFRP Rib 20 and Rib 21 of the A380 Wing
    AIRBUS
    • Aircrafts
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
  • Linear and nonlinear analysis of singular geometry piers and its reinforcement capital
    TEDECO INGENIEROS
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company

2007

  • Linear and nonlinear analysis of self-compacting concrete structures in Tarifa
    TEDECO Ingenieros S.L.
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
  • Structural analysis with geometric nonlinearity and material for tubular joints of the footbridge of Via Verde in the Ebro river
    UTE Via Verde
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company

2006

  • Nonlinear FEM Analysis of CFRP Rib 14 and Rib 19 of the A380 Wing
    AIRBUS
    • Aircrafts
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company

2005

  • Nonlinear analysis of CFRP ribs A380
    AIRBUS
    • Aircrafts
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company

2004

  • Non-linear analyses of rib 19 of the AIRBUS 380 wing
    AIRBUS
    • Aircrafts
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
  • Consulting work on prefabricated concrete warehouse piers warping
    Prefabricados Castelo S.A.
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Industrial construction

2002

  • Non-linear analysis of a prefabricated concrete housing
    TEDECO
    • Building
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
  • Linear and non-linear structural analyses of a factory constructed of double layered brick
    TEDECO
    • Historical building
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company

1998

  • Non-linear analyses of the Salas dam on the expansive geochemical process
    UFISA
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Dams

1997

  • 3D linear and non-linear finite element analyses model of the tunnel for the new subway lines of Metro de Madrid
    UTE Vallecas Villa
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Underground work
  • Non-linear structural analyses of the Belesar dam
    UFISA
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
    • Dams

1994

  • Global Optimum design of discrete structures in linear and non-linear problems: Parametric and sensitivity analyses
    CICYT
    • National or region research projects

Structure optimization

2010

  • Aeroelastic analysis and optimization of long-span suspension and cable-stayed bridges in reliability theory
    Ministry of Science and Innovation
    • National or region research projects
    • Bridges
  • Optimum design of aeronautical structural components in uncertainty and reliability theory
    Ministry of Science and Innovation
    • National or region research projects
    • Aircrafts

2009

  • Optimal design of automotive structures and components with metallic and composite materials
    Xunta de Galicia
    • National or region research projects
  • Architectural Topology and Structural Optimisation Studies for S19 A30X Plan B
    AIRBUS
    • Aircrafts
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company

2008

  • S19 A30X: Advanced Topology and Structural Optimization Studies for New Concept Engineerization
    AIRBUS
    • Aircrafts
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company
  • Preliminary Topology and Structural Optimization Studies for S19 A30X Plan B Architecture
    AIRBUS
    • Aircrafts
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company

2007

  • Size optimization of section 19 of the aircraft A350
    AIRBUS
    • Aircrafts
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company

2006

  • Topological Optimization of section 19 of the aircraft A350
    AIRBUS
    • Aircrafts
    • R&D projects with public institution and/or company

2005

  • Parallelization and optimization of the aeroelastic response of bridges supported by cables
    Xunta de Galicia
    • National or region research projects
    • Bridges

2004

  • Application of optimization techniques to bridge constructions
    Xunta de Galicia
    • National or region research projects
    • Bridges

2001

  • A general methodology for multiobjective optimum designs in engineering
    Ministry of Science and Techonology
    • National or region research projects
  • Optimum design of super-span suspension bridges in aeroelastic problem
    Xunta de Galicia
    • National or region research projects
    • Bridges

2000

  • An interactive software for defining a collection of portal frame steel structures of optimum design
    Xunta de Galicia
    • National or region research projects
    • Industrial construction

1998

  • Applications of optimization to industrial designs
    Xunta de Galicia
    • National or region research projects
    • Industrial construction

1996

  • Optimum design of structures in aeroelastic problems
    Xunta de Galicia
    • National or region research projects
  • Optimality and Reliability of Engineering Structures under Earthquake Loading
    ALFA program of the European Union
    • European research projects

1994

  • Multiobjective optimization in structural engineering
    Xunta de Galicia
    • National or region research projects
  • Global Optimum design of discrete structures in linear and non-linear problems: Parametric and sensitivity analyses
    CICYT
    • National or region research projects