The 17th edition of the Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions started in early September 2023. Coursework is being held in Guimaraes (Portugal).
SAHC classes are running in a face-to-face format, including site visits. Twenty-one students from fourteen countries (Afghanistan, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, France, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, Philippines, Turkey, and the USA) are taking part in the 17th edition of SAHC.
Check here the relevant case studies that students are working on.
Check below the comments from some of the students:
M. Pranjić (Croatia)
I am from Croatia, a country that was hit by two earthquakes in 2020 when I was in my senior year at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Zagreb.
I was always interested in the behaviour of buildings, but after experiencing these events, a desire arose in me to understand how buildings behave in an earthquake, how to prevent their collapse, and what to do after they were damaged.
When I heard of SAHC Masters and read about the program and experiences from previous students, I knew that is exactly what I need to become a valuable member of a team that will be included in the seismic retrofitting of damaged buildings in Croatia.
Now, after listening to the first two courses of the program, my expectations are met since a lot of attention is paid to explaining things in real case studies. Furthermore, during laboratory work, we can experience in person how and why some structural elements are made, but also learn from our own mistakes which were made during the process.
C. Chamata (Lebanon)
As a structural designer, I was always curious about old heritage monuments, their history, and their structural design. My main goal at SAHC is to learn more about the design process, rehabilitation techniques, and preservation methods for different construction materials other than concrete, which is exactly what SAHC provides.
I began the SAHC master’s program two months ago and, so far, I am really satisfied with the courses, the assignments, the lectures, and the interaction with our professors and other students. The program is heavily loaded and intense, however, I am really enjoying this experience both on technical and personal levels. In my opinion, the program provides a great and unique opportunity to work with some of the top experts in the field of restoration.
Add to all that, a campus located in the historic city of Guimarães is a great place to live and the experience would not only be highly scientific, but also cultural and greatly fulfilling.
