IDMEC – Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto: Concise presentation with focus on aeronautics R&D

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe the work of IDMEC, a not‐for‐profit R&D private association located in Porto and Lisbon, Portugal.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper focuses on IDMEC's R&D activities, focusing on aeronautics.

Findings

Together IDMEC‐Porto and INEGI provide answers to R&D challenges in the broad area of aerostructures, from fracture and fatigue problems to advanced composites for space applications.

Originality/value

The paper offers a concise presentation of the IDMEC's R&D activities in the field of aeronautics.

Citation

de Castro, P.M.S.T., Camanho, P.P., da Silva, L.F.M. and Moreira, P.M.G.P. (2010), "IDMEC – Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto: Concise presentation with focus on aeronautics R&D", International Journal of Structural Integrity, Vol. 1 No. 2, pp. 161-172. https://doi.org/10.1108/17579861011053899