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1. GIS in Architectural Teaching and Research: Planning and Heritage

Author

Santos, Bertha, Gonçalves, Jorge, Martins, Ana M., Pérez-Cano, Maria T., Mosquera-Adell, Eduardo, Dimelli, Despina, Lagarias, Apostolos, and Almeida, Pedro G.

Abstract

Geographical Information Systems (GISs) in architecture were initially limited to regional and urban development applications. Over recent years its potential has been recognized and its use has evolved to address urban planning and architectural heritage management subjects. Nevertheless, evidence shows that its use in architecture teaching is scarce and uneven. Directive 2007/2/EC, establishing the infrastructure for spatial information in the European Community (EU), is, in this way, an opportunity to develop a greater knowledge and application of GIS in the framework of higher education. In architecture, this can be achieved by problem solving based on real case scenarios, which can benefit from GIS-based techniques and analysis capabilities. In this paper, the authors aim to present a review of the use of GIS in teaching and research in architecture to assess its level in different European programmes. Experiences from three European universities (University of Seville, Spain, University of Beira Interior, Portugal, and Technical University of Crete, Greece), which are among the few in their respective countries that promote the inclusion of GIS in architectural education, particularly in the fields of urban and regional planning and architectural heritage, are compared and framed within the European scenario. The paper concludes with a reflection on the three universities' practice compared to the leading European architecture programmes listed in the main international university rankings. Main trends of future evolution on the use of GIS in architecture teaching are also presented.

Published
2021

7. Esclerose tuberosa na infância

Author

Pires, Catarina Fernandes, Anunciação, Genise Mayara Alves Da Silva, Sousa, Wecilândia Lopes De, Santos, Bertha Maria De Moura, Anunciação, Fernando Antonio Costa, Pires, Anália Fernandes, and Pires, Lúcio Fernandes

Published
2008

8. EU and Portuguese cycling strategy for sustainable urban mobility.

Author

Matias, Isabel, Santos, Bertha, Gonçalves, Jorge, Kempa, Jan, and Chmielewski, Jacek

Subjects
*SUSTAINABLE urban development, *CYCLING competitions, *BICYCLE commuting, *CITIES & towns, *URBAN policy, *CYCLING, *URBAN planning
Abstract

Sustainable mobility has become a central topic for reflection and debate when defining active urban policies. In opposition to traditional mobility focused on private cars, sustainable urban mobility aims to respond to society's travel needs of comfort, safety, and time with healthy, environmental-friendly, and economical solutions. Soft mobility modes, especially cycling, are an alternative capable of reversing the trend on private car use in urban areas. Cycling has been playing an important role in urban sustainable development in the last decade, being one of the main strategies of urban mobility plans. The present study presents a review of the main European Union (EU) and Portuguese cycling strategies. The methodological approach includes the collection and analysis of the main EU and Portuguese documents discussing the challenges and options for urban mobility, especially those focused on cycling. These strategies aim to promote the use of bicycles on commuting trips and the reduction of greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions, thus contributing to a more sustainable urban environment and healthier communities, the main objectives of the EU's cycling strategies. Conclusions point out that it was mainly in the last 10 years that specific plans for the promotion of the use of bicycles and other soft modes emerged in Portugal, but only in the last 5 years, financing conditions were created to support municipalities in this task. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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9. Research of the impact of bumps on vehicle speeds.

Author

Kempa, Jan, Chmielewski, Jacek, Prandol, Dominika, Santos, Bertha, and Gonçalves, Jorge

Subjects
SPEED bumps, AUTOMOBILE speed, MATHEMATICAL statistics, TRAFFIC flow, STATISTICAL hypothesis testing, RAILROAD passenger cars
Abstract

The paper presents the results of research on the impact of selected types of speed bumps, located in the streets of the city road network, on the instantaneous speed of passenger cars in free flow traffic conditions. The research considered different speed bumps. All types of speed bumps occurred to be very effective in a traffic calming. The applied parametric tests of a statistical significance showed that, for the sake of mathematical statistics, the differences in the instantaneous speed of vehicles at the speed bumps are significant in relation to the instantaneous speed of vehicles on the inter-junction sections. The instantaneous speeds of passenger cars at speed bumps were over 60% lower in relation to the speeds achieved by drivers of those cars in the inter-junction sections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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14. Mobility in Transportation Surveys

Author

Olenkowicz-Trempała, Paulina, primary, Sobota, Aleksander, additional, Chmielewski, Jacek, additional, Kempa, Jan, additional, Santos, Bertha, additional, and Gonçalves, Jorge, additional

Published
2021
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24. Teaching methodologies in civil engineering: a multidisciplinary approach

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Virtudes, Ana L., Rodrigues, Ilda Inácio, Santos, Bertha, Pop, Maria, and uBibliorum

Subjects
Multidisciplinary approach, International students, Teaching methods, Civil engineering
Abstract

Nowadays universities are rethinking their teaching methodologies not only in order to adapt to the use of new technologies, such as the ICT (information and communication technologies) or the GIS (Geographic Information Systems) but also in order to advance the international students towards a multidisciplinary approach. Thus, this article is the result of a multidisciplinary approach gathering scholars from Portugal and Romania, presenting a set of several teaching methodologies used on the domains of civil engineering. It is based on the experience of the University of Beira Interior (UBI) in Portugal and the Faculty of Constructions, Cadastre and Architecture of the University of Oradea (UO) in Romania. Among other descriptions, the conclusions show that there are several different and common aspects in between the Portuguese and the Romanian experiences. Regarding the common aspects there is the need of finding new teaching methodologies in order to consider the different backgrounds of the international students coming from several countries and continents, having diverse high educational systems. Thus, the international students are encouraged to work together and to actively participate in the development, presentation and discussion of their scientific findings.

Published
2018

32. Using Binary Logistic Regression to Explain the Impact of Accident Factors on Work Zone Crashes

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Santos, Bertha, Picado Santos, Luis, Trindade, Valdemiro, and uBibliorum

Subjects
Work Zone Safety, Road Safety, Binary Logistic Regression, Work Zone Crashes
Abstract

For consolidated road networks, the identification, programming, and implementation of maintenance actions enables addressing the deficiencies identified in the infrastructure, ensuring the provision of an adequate service to users. The performance of such actions along the infrastructure lifetime makes it necessary to study the impact that road work zones may have on road crashes since these areas change locally and temporarily the traffic conditions offered to users (lower speeds, the presence of work equipment and workers, narrow lanes, changes in vertical and horizontal signs, etc.). This study aims to analyze the Portuguese official road work zones crash data from 2013-2015 period by using binary logistic regression models to identify the most significant factors influencing work zone crashes. Official data was processed in order to be used in a statistical analysis software and the binary logistic regressions were performed for the analysis of Portuguese work zone crashes by the type of crash (pedestrian, angle, rear-end and run-off-road), driver age groups (under 25 years, 25 to 64 and over 65 years) and a predominant contributing factor as speeding, unexpected obstacle on the road and the disregard for vertical road signs and safety distance (main contributing factors identified in this study). Results obtained shows that factors as “urban environment”, “one driver involved is running straightly”, “clean and dry pavement” and “daylight” have positive impact in a large number of models. The identification of these factors allows supporting the definition of strategies aimed at the reduction of the number and severity of crashes in road work areas.

Published
2017

38. Refinement of a simplified road-user cost model.

Author

Pissarra Cavaleiro, Victor Manuel, Batista dos Santos, Bertha Maria, and de Picado Santos, Luís Guilherme

Subjects
*PAVEMENT management, *ROAD costs, *ROAD users, *LIFE cycle costing, *ROAD work zones
Abstract

Two Portuguese universities (University of Beira Interior and University of Coimbra) researched and developed a simplified road-user costs model for inclusion in a pavement management system, as well as input data for Portuguese trunk road networks, between 2004 and 2007. The model can be used to calculate the average road-user costs in relation to vehicle operating, accident, time and toll costs. This paper describes the main activities that led to the model formulation and the input data, and presents a new development to simplify user costs estimation considering changes in pavement condition and the influence of road work zones. These scenarios can then be easily and reliably utilised within the process of road maintenance and rehabilitation, evaluating the needs and consequences of road intervention actions for consideration in the cost-benefit and life-cycle cost analysis. This paper also confirms the importance of these additional costs through a model application to a Portuguese road network under private concession, comparing average costs with those for specific work zones and pavement condition scenarios. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2014
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39. Simplified Model of Road-User Costs for Portuguese Highways

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dos Santos, Bertha, de Picado-Santos, Luís, and Cavaleiro, Victor

Abstract

When evaluating road design, maintenance, and rehabilitation, the Portuguese Road Administration does not consider road-user costs. A simplified model of road-user costs for highway networks and the selection of input values for Portuguese conditions were defined, with 2006 as the base year for calculations. The steps in defining the model were the analysis of the most important models of current road-user costs to provide the conceptual framework for a simplified and new model; the characterization of Portuguese highways by input data definition; and the inventory of official sources, formulations, and definition directives for input data. With the simplified formulation, user costs can be integrated in management frameworks in an easy, fast, and reliable way. A consideration of extended transport costs (construction, maintenance, and user costs) will allow a more accurate life-cycle economic analysis and will contribute to the sustainability of road infrastructure. Two applications of the model to Portuguese road networks under concession are presented.

Published
2011
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40. What Happens When a Charter School Fails?

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Santos, Bertha Rodríguez

Subjects
SCHOOL closings, CHARTER schools, SCHOOL enrollment
Abstract

The article discusses the closure of the Californian charter school Animo Justice Charter High School in 2010. Student Thalía Saavedra says that they were not given the chance to share their opinions on the closure and never notified in advance. Marco Petruzzi, president of Green Dot which opened the school in 2006, blames the decision on poor academic performance, financial difficulties, and low enrollment. It adds that the 500 students of the school were shocked on the decision.

Published
2010

41. Automatização de um modelo de análise espacial em SIG para a avaliação do potencial de mobilidade suave

Author

Ferreira, Sandro Alfaro and Santos, Bertha Maria Batista dos

Subjects
Análise Multicritério Espacial, Mobilidade Suave, Walkability, Sistemas de Informação Geográfica (Sig), Engenharia e Tecnologia::Arquitetura [Domínio/Área Científica], Bikeability, Modelbuilder (Arcgis)
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Published
2021

42. Análise multicritério espacial aplicada à avaliação do potencial de mobilidade suave

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Lucena, Pollyanna Marsi de and Santos, Bertha Maria Batista dos

Subjects
Análise Multicritério Espacial, Mobilidade Suave, Análise de Redes, Modos Ciclável e Pedonal, Engenharia e Tecnologia::Arquitetura [Domínio/Área Científica], Cidades de Encosta, Sig
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Published
2021

43. Avaliação do potencial da infraestrutura pedonal para promoção da mobilidade suave em cidades de encosta

Author

Nogueira, André Filipe da Costa, Santos, Bertha Maria Batista dos, and Gonçalves, Jorge Humberto Gaspar

Subjects
Mobilidade Urbana, Infraestrutura Pedonal, Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Civil [Domínio/Área Científica], Sistemas de Informação Geográfica (Sig), Cidades de Encosta, Análise Multicritério
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Published
2020

44. Análise de Dados de Sinistralidade Rodoviária nas Zonas em Obras com Recurso à Regressão Logística Multinomial

Author

Vieira, Adriana Coelho and Santos, Bertha Maria Batista dos

Subjects
Regressão Logística Multinomial, Sinistralidade Rodoviária, Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Civil [Domínio/Área Científica], Zonas Em Obras
Abstract

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Published
2019

45. Instrumento de apoio à criação de um mapa de potencial ciclável da rede viária com recurso a SIG

Author

Passos, Sílvia Valentina González de and Santos, Bertha Maria Batista dos

Subjects
Análise de Redes, Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Civil [Domínio/Área Científica], Análise Espacial, Sig, Análise Multicritério, Potencial Ciclável da Rede Viária
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Published
2018

46. Análise de dados de sinistralidade rodoviária nas zonas em obras

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Trindade, Valdemiro Marques and Santos, Bertha Maria Batista dos

Subjects
Regressão Logística Binária, Segurança e Sinistralidade Nas Zonas Em Obras, Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Civil [Domínio/Área Científica], Zonas Em Obras, Segurança Rodoviária
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Published
2017

47. Avaliação do Sistema Pedonal para Melhoria da Mobilidade Urbana

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Sousa, Adriana Proença, Santos, Bertha Maria Batista dos, and Gonçalves, Jorge Humberto Gaspar

Subjects
Peqi, Metodologia de Avaliação, Ambiente Pedonal, Mobilidade Sustentável, Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Civil [Domínio/Área Científica], Sistema Pedonal, Sig
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Published
2016

48. Metodologias para dimensionamento do reforço de pavimentos rodoviários flexíveis

Author

Almeida, Ana Sofia Coito and Santos, Bertha Maria Batista dos

Subjects
Métodos de Dimensionamento de Camadas de Reforço, Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Civil [Domínio/Área Científica], Reabilitação Estrutural, Reforço, Pavimentos Rodoviários Flexíveis
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Published
2016

49. Priorização de intervenções na rede ferroviária

Author

Oliveira, Alexandra Isabel Patrício, Gonçalves, Jorge Humberto Gaspar, and Santos, Bertha Maria Batista dos

Subjects
Plano de Atividades, Eficiência, Intervenções de Proximidade, Fiabilidade e Qualidade de Serviço, Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Civil [Domínio/Área Científica], Hierarquia de Prioridades, Ferrovia
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Published
2016

50. Avaliação das Acessibilidades no Concelho da Covilhã com recurso a SIG

Author

Tomé, André Filipe Saraiva Coelho, Carvalheira, Carmen de Jesus Geraldo, and Santos, Bertha Maria Batista dos

Subjects
Acessibilidade, Gestão Municipal, Transporte Coletivo, Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Civil [Domínio/Área Científica], Transporte Particular, Sistemas de Informação Geográfica
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Published
2016

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