CONNECTIONS IX Workshop
9th International Workshop on Connections in Steel Structures
June 4-8, 2022 • https://connectionsix.dec.uc.pt
Department of Civil Engineering, Polo II, University of Coimbra, Coimbra
Co-Chairs: Luís Simões da Silva (UC) and Frantisek Wald (CVUT)
Important places in Coimbra for workshop participants can be found in the website of the workshop: https://connectionsix.dec.uc.pt. Please click: “useful information” followed “meeting point”. Places are identified with a red circle.
Workshop Social Program
Saturday, June 4, 2022
14:30 – 16:30 Visit to Palace of Schools at the University of Coimbra.
Meeting point: Porta Ferrea (https://visit.uc.pt/en/space-list)
16:30 – 18:00 Walking from Palace of Schools to Mondego River, through Botanic Garden followed by free Sunset socialization in Parque Verde, near Mondego River. Walking takes around 30 minutes; comfortable shoes are recommended.
19:30 – 21:30 Welcome Dinner – Cordel Maneirista Restaurant (https://cordel.pt)
Sunday, June 5, 2022
9:30 – 18:00 Day trip around Coimbra
Conimbriga - the largest Roman settlements excavated in Portugal.
Buçaco - A portuguese montain with an amazing view and the Nacional Palace that celebrate Buçaco Battle in XIX century.
Vista Alegre Museum – show of the production of porcelain and its importance in the Portuguese society of the XIX and XX centuries
Lunch in Bairrada region - typical menu of Bairrada region: Roast Piglet
Meeting point: Hotel VILA GALÉ Coimbra
Face mask is still mandatory on bus!
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
8:30 – 12:00 Technical visit to a Steel Company – Ferpinta at Vale de Cambra.
Ferpinta is the largest Iberian manufacturer of steel tubes
Meeting point: Hotel VILA GALÉ Coimbra
Face mask is still mandatory on bus!