Strengthening of Historical Steel Bridges
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Gary Ogden, is to focus on the strengthening of historical steel bridges with an emphasis on the use of...
People & Places
The impact of SAHC in my life
Deciding to complete a master’s degree in a new country during a pandemic was certainly an interesting choice, yet I could not be happier with my experience as...
Safety Assessment of the Shah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran
The main aim of this thesis, by the author Giacomo Destro Bisol, is to assess the safety of the Shah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran. Shah Mosque ...
My experience studying at SAHC
Before I arrived in Guimarães in September, I was feeling a huge mix of emotions. Although I was excited to begin a new journey, I was nervous about...
What SAHC has meant to me
Let me tell you, standing on the roof of Porto Cathedral, at the very top of one of the tallest hills in the city, gives you a view...
A Year in the Life of a SAHC Student
What started as a year of uncertainty due to the world pandemic situation, turned into one which I will not soon forget. Between September and October 2020,...
My experience as a SAHC Student
September 2018, twenty-six complete strangers from all around the world met in the city where Portugal was born - Guimaraes. Coming from different cultures and speaking different native...
Being a SAHC student
My name is Tatiana, and I am a geotechnical engineer from St. Petersburg, Russia. After completing my undergraduate studies, I started working professionally in the construction industry. ...
My experience in the SAHC Masters
As an engineer with a passionate interest in architectural heritage, I was looking for an advanced programme that would allow me to deepen my understanding of the technical...
What is it like to be a member of the SAHC family
My homeland, Sicily, gave me the opportunity of witnessing a wide variety of historical buildings from different ages, many of which have been unfortunately left in a state...