Participation in Scientific and Technical Associations

International Association of Structures and Architecture 

The International Association of Structures and Architecture aims to explore and to promote the merging of the fields of Structures and Architecture, encompassing all the aspects related with the recent  advances in the art, practice and theory of teaching, researching, designing and building structures.

The vision of the Association is to be worldwide recognized as an outstanding and highly effective organization with a noteworthy contribution in the fields of Structures and Architecture.

Prof. Paulo J.S. Cruz is the President of the Association.

International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety

The Association encompasses all aspects of bridge maintenance, safety, and management. Specifically, it deals with: bridge repair and rehabilitation issues; bridge management systems; needs of bridge owners, financial planning, whole life costing and investment for the future; bridge related safety and risk issues and economic and other implications.

Prof. Paulo J.S. Cruz is the Secretary of the Executive Committee since 2002.

Associação Portuguesa para a Segurança e Conservação de Pontes

ASCP is a Portuguese non-profit association of persons and legal entities aimed to promote technical and scientific cooperation and contribute to the dissemination and development of the bridge maintenance and safety sector.

Prof. Paulo J.S. Cruz is the President of the Association since 2005.