"Look around and you will see the work of civil engineers."


Media Coverage & Awards

Education


2017 - 2021

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering

Purdue University


2014 - 2017

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Purdue University


2012 - 2013

Specialization in Concrete Structures and Foundations

Universidade da Cidade de Sao Paulo (UNICID)


2006 - 2011

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE)

Publications


• DE MELO MOURA, D.; Bobet, A. Crack Interaction with a Frictional Interface in a Rock-model Material: An Experimental Investigation. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering Journal, July 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-022-02942-4

• DE MELO MOURA, D.; Bobet, A. Numerical Simulation of Crack Coalescence in Gypsum in Uniaxial Compression. 54th US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 2020, Golden, Colorado.

• DE MELO MOURA, D.; Bobet, A. Influence of Flaw Geometry on Crack Coalescence across a Frictional Interface in a Rock-Model Material. 53rd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 2019, Brooklyn, New York City.

• DE MELO MOURA, D.; Bobet, A. Cracking across a Smooth Interface in a Rock-model Material. Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development Book (pp. 1117-1124), 1st Edition, CRC Press, eBook ISBM 9780367823177.

• DE MELO MOURA, D.; Bobet, A. Cracking across a Smooth Interface in a Rock-model Material. 14th International Society for Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2019, Iguazu – Brazil.

• DE MELO MOURA, D.; Bobet, A. Crack Coalescence in Rock-Model Materials through a Frictional Interface. 51st US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 2017, San Francisco - California.

• DE MELO MOURA, D; Borela, R., Bourdeau, P. Failure of the Acude da Nacao earth dam: A Probabilistic Perspective. United States Society on Dams, 2017, Anaheim - California.