Juan José Gil Olmos

Hierarchisartion and prioritisation of maintenance in a bridge network

September 5, 2023 by Juan José Gil Olmos

Adequate investment in the maintenance of bridges is essential to ensure their safe operation and prolong their service life. Every year, invest requirements are growing due to the increasing ageing of the structures and the fact that they are continuously subjected to external actions which, if not properly addressed and controlled, can risk the stability … Read more Hierarchisartion and prioritisation of maintenance in a bridge network

Carbonation detection to prevent a bridge collapse

July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 by Juan José Gil Olmos

Carbonation is one of the leading mechanisms of deterioration of reinforced concrete bridges worldwide. In fact, more than 15 years ago, the EU-funded BRIME project identified that highway bridges in France, the UK, and Germany presented deficiencies at rates of 39%, 30%, and 37%, respectively, with the main cause being the corrosion of reinforcement, a … Read more Carbonation detection to prevent a bridge collapse

IDVIA was selected by Brisa to participate in its EIC Procurers Day

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 by Juan José Gil Olmos

On 18 March 2021, IDVIA had the pleasure to participate in an exclusive event promoted by the European Innovation Council (EIC) together with José de Mello, one of the Portugal’s largest economic groups. This virtual session was dedicated to matching selected EIC-beneficiaries with José de Mello Group’s procurement needs in the fields of Mobility and … Read more IDVIA was selected by Brisa to participate in its EIC Procurers Day

Digital Twin of a bridge to design an optimal structural reinforcement

September 17, 2020September 16, 2020 by Juan José Gil Olmos

Introduction The numerous bridge collapses that have occurred in recent years show the need to implement SHM systems that provide continuous, real-time information on the condition of these structures. In addition to preventing disasters, our advanced SHM methodology allows a very significant reduction in the current investment in maintenance and repair thanks to its predictive … Read more Digital Twin of a bridge to design an optimal structural reinforcement

Climate-resilient bridges

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 by Juan José Gil Olmos

How does climate change affect bridges? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), created in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), found out that intensity of precipitation, particularly the proportion of total precipitation that falls during heavy events, has increased and is very likely to continue to … Read more Climate-resilient bridges

HEL OR Project: SmartAgro for agriculture 4.0

July 20, 2021May 20, 2020 by Juan José Gil Olmos

As a further step in our digitalisation approach, IDVIA is carrying out the HEL OR project, which aims to develop a system for detecting damage to woody crops (especially citrus crops) after frosts in areas at risk. To achieve this, our engineers are developing an innovative methodology based on the processing of multispectral images obtained … Read more HEL OR Project: SmartAgro for agriculture 4.0