LICONS Project

Another objective of the project is to provide calculation data for projects involving such applications. Advanced materials were chosen in order to give the systems attributes such as reduced mass, ease and speed of application with minimum worksite and personnel requirements, versatility, structural efficiency, reduced visibility, and an acceptable appearance. 

The project began in November 2002, lasted two years and had a budget of € 1,850,000.  Several European companies and research units took part in the project. Stap’s involvement mainly entailed the preparation of specifications and quality procedures for the repair and/or strengthening of timber structures using a low intrusion process involving epoxy resins and composite materials.

Stap’s collaboration also involved the preparation of timber test units and the collection of documentation on repairs in seismic zones.

Two other companies belonging to the same group as Stap were also called upon to cooperate: “Monumenta, Lda.”, a company which carries out restoration work on ancient constructions in general and, in particular, on architectural heritage; and “Mestres Carpinteiros, Lda.”, a carpentry company which specialises in the restoration and conservation of timber structures.

To find out more about the work that has been done in the context of the European LICONS project, read the article below.

News item "Low intrusion conservation of timber beams in Quinta do Calvel"