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João Pedro Lage da Costa Firmo serves as an Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, within the CERIS research unit focused on Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability. He teaches core courses including Concrete Structures I & II, Rehabilitation and Reinforcement of Structures, Composites for Civil Engineering Structures, and Advanced Topics in Construction and Rehabilitation, reflecting his expertise in structural engineering and sustainable infrastructure.
His research centers on fire safety of concrete structures reinforced with fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP), particularly glass (GFRP) and carbon (CFRP) composites. Key investigations include mechanical property degradation of FRP at elevated temperatures, bond behavior between FRP and concrete under fire exposure, and development of fire protection systems for FRP-strengthened elements. His methodology integrates experimental fire testing with advanced numerical simulations to establish predictive models for structural fire resistance.
Analysis of his publication trends reveals consistent focus on GFRP-reinforced concrete fire performance, CFRP strengthening system reliability under thermal stress, and thermophysical property calibration for fire modeling materials. His work addresses critical gaps in fire-safe composite applications, emphasizing practical solutions for structural rehabilitation and innovative fire protection techniques in civil engineering.
