Lock gates, pipelines, valves, turbines, and reservoirs: many types of hydromechanical equipment rely on metal structures that are subjected to repeated stresses over time. As infrastructure ages, these stresses can contribute to the development of fatigue, which may compromise the reliability and safety of these structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the water, energy, and civil engineering sectors, much of the infrastructure built after World War II has now been in operation for several decades. As a result, managers face a major challenge: better anticipating the remaining service life of these structures in order to adapt their maintenance, monitoring, and replacement strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This thesis project is part of the Medelia Chair\u2019s mission: to develop advanced scientific methods to improve the durability, safety, and performance of metal hydromechanical structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scientific quality and clarity of presentation of Kamal Harb<\/a> \u2019s work were recognized at the HydroES 2025 conference, where he won the \u201cMy Thesis in 180 Seconds\u201d award. This recognition highlights the significance of his research and underscores the doctoral student\u2019s ability to make complex scientific topics accessible to a non-specialist audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n