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Activity Funded

Centre of Materials and Building Technologies

Centro de Materiais e Tecnologias Construtivas

Reference
UIDB/04082/2020
Project Start Date
2020-01-01
Project End Date
2024-12-31
Principal Investigator
Funding Program
Concurso de avaliação no âmbito do Programa Plurianual de Financiamento de Unidades de I&D (2017/2018) - Financiamento Base

Abstract

CMADE, Centre of Materials and Building Technologies, is a research unit in civil engineering and related areas, formed by consortium between the University of Beira Interior (UBI) and the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD). These two institutions have complementary resources for research, advanced training, technological development and innovation, within its scientific objectives. CMADE's mission is to foster scientific and technical excellence in research and innovation, contributing to new developments in key scientificareas of civil engineering such as materials and building technologies. Its scientific objectives are structured into five main strategic axes: 1. Concerning sustainable materials and binders, the main objective consists on developing and implementing environmental materials for building and road infrastructures; 2. In terms of mechanical behaviour and durability, the objectives address topics such as structural safety and durability of buildings systems and infrastructures and the implementation of smart warning systems, bringing together monitoring systems; 3. Related to energy efficiency and environment, the objectives are focused on smarter use of energy by improving the energy efficiency of buildings and appliances and reducing the emission of greenhouse gases through behaviour change and use of alternative energy and adequate construction solutions; 4. Respecting resource efficiency and raw materials, the objectives are studying sustainable and efficient use of resources, mitigation of human environmental impacts and adaptation to global changes. 5. Territorial analysis and building design, to promote an harmonious economic, social and spatial development. The strategic objectives are oriented towards the following vision according to science and innovation, industry interface, and people in general, respectively: - Being known for its high level scientific and professional activity and as an international leader in specific areas, through the capacity of providing a singular contribution to societal challenges and to the solution of complex problems at a global scale, while addressing local, regional and national issues; - Being known as a "R&I cluster" for developing outstanding Research & Innovation (R&I) that creates value for its customers, thus contributing to increase industry competitiveness, including SME's; - Being known as an attractive R&I unit to work with, offering conditions for motivated people to improve their abilities and to produce knowledge that enables technical and social development.

Institutions

Main Institutions

  • Centro de Materiais e Tecnologias Construtivas (C-MADE/UBI)
  • Universidade da Beira Interior (UBI)

Other Institutions

  • Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD)

Funding 204.600,00 €

Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) - Portugal

204.600,00 €