Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation

Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation publishes papers of high quality through critical reviews and is intended to become a quality international journal in the field of mechanical engineering and automation. The journal features a mix of experimental, numerical, and theoretical articles dealing with all aspects of the field.

Elza M M Fonseca

Editorial Board Member of Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation

Assistant Professor, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, IPP-ISEP, Portugal
Associated Laboratory LAETA, INEGI (Associate Laboratory for Energy, Transport and Aeronautics), Portugal

Research Areas

Solid Mechanics, Thermal, Computational Mechanics and Biomechanics

Education

2003Ph.D. in Mechanical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering, University of Porto
1998M.Sc. in Mechanical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering, University of Porto
1990Pos-Ph.D. Graduation in Mechanical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering, University of Porto

Experience

Feb.2018-PresentProfessor at the Mechanical Department in Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal
1995-Feb.2018Professor at the Department of Applied Mechanics in Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Portugal

Membership

Associação Portuguesa de Mecânica Teórica, Aplicada e Computacional, APMTAC
Associação Portuguesa de Análise Experimental de Tensões, APAET
Sociedade Portuguesa de Biomecânica, SPB
European Society for Experimental Mechanics (EuraSEM)

Publications: Journals

[1]  Fernandes M.G., Fonseca E.M.M., Natal R., Manzanares M.C., Dias, MI. Effect of drill speed on the strain distribution during drilling of bovine and human bones. Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics, (accepted, in press) 2018.
[2]  Maria G. A. Fernandes, Elza M. M. Fonseca, Renato M. Natal. Avaliação das deformações em osso sintético durante um processo de furação. Revista Iberoamericana de Ingeniería Mecánica, RIBIM, Vol. 21, Nº2, pp.00-00, ISSN 1137-2729, (accepeted, in press) 2018.
[3]  Maria G Fernandes, Elza M M Fonseca, Tiago A S Teixeira, Renato N Jorge; Dynamic numerical simulation of different drill bit diameter on the polyurethane foams drilling. MATTER: International Journal of Science and Technology, ISS 2454-5880; Vol.3 Issue 2, pp. 01-12, 2017. DOI-https://dx.doi.org/10.20319/mijst.2017.32.112
[4]  Maria G. Fernandes, Elza M. Fonseca, Renato N. Natal; Assessment of different drill diameter on bone drilling process, Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics, Vol.1, Issue 6, page 135-141, 2017, ISSN-2456-219X, DOI:https:/doi.org/10/24243/JMEB/6.1.151
[5]  Maria G. Fernandes, Elza M. Fonseca, Renato N. Natal; Thermo-mechanical stresses distribution on bone drilling: numerical and experimental procedures, Proc IMechE Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 0(0) 1-10. DOI: 10.1177/1464420716689337 (in press). (SCOPUS)
[6]  Débora M. Rodrigues, Alexandre Araújo, Elza M. M. Fonseca, Paulo A. G. Piloto, Jorge Pinto (2017). Behaviour on Non-Loadbearing Tabique Wall Subjected to Fire – Experimental and Numerical Analysis. Journal of Building Engineering, 9, 164 - 176. ISSN: 2332-3353 Doi: 10.1016/j.jobe.2016.11.003. (ISI/SCOPUS)
[7]  David L. P. Couto, Elza M. M. Fonseca, Paulo A. G. Piloto, Jorge M. Meireles, Luísa M. S. Barreira and Débora R. S. M. Ferreira (2016). Perforated cellular wooden slabs under fire: numerical and experimental approaches. Journal of Building Engineering, 8, 218 - 224. ISSN: 2332-3353 Doi: 10.1016/j.jobe.2016.10.007.
[8]  M. G. Fernandes, E. M. M. Fonseca, R. N. Jorge, M. Vaz, M. I. Dias; Thermal analysis in drilling of ex vivo bovine bones, Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology, Vol.17, Nº5, ISSN: 0219-5194, 1750082 (16 pages) 2017 DOI: 10.1142/S0219519417500828
[9]  M. G. Fernandes, J. L. Alves, E. M. M. Fonseca; Diaphyseal femoral fracture: 3D biomodel and intramedullary nail created by additive manufacturing, International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation, Vol.7, Nº2, pp.130-142, ISSN online: 1757-2762; ISSN print: 1757-2754, 2016.
[10]  M.G.A. Fernandes, E.M.M. Fonseca, R.J. Natal; Thermal Analysis during bone drilling using rigid polyurethane foams: numerical and experimental methodologies, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, Springer, Vol.38, Issue 7, pp.1855–1863, 2016, DOI:10.1007/s40430-016-0560-4.
[11]  Maria G. Fernandes, Elza M. Fonseca, Renato M. Natal; Three-dimensional dynamic finite element and experimental models for drilling processes, Proc IMechE Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd. ISSN: 14644207, 232(1) 35-43, 2018. DOI:10.1177/1464420715609363 (SCOPUS)
[12]  K. Magalhães, L.M.S. Barreira, E.M.M. Fonseca, A.I. Pereira; Cortical bone thickness and bone mass density in L2 vertebra, a comparison study with L3 and L4 measurements, International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics (IJMEI), ISSN (Online): 1755-0661 - ISSN (Print): 1755-0653, Vol.7, Issue 2, pp. 156-166, 2015. DOI: 10.1504/IJMEI.2015.068508
[13]  Luisa R. Madureira, Elza M. M. Fonseca, Francisco Q. Melo (2013). The Deformation of Cylindrical Shells Subjected to Radial Loads Using Mixed Formulation and Analytic Solutions. Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 1(4), 128 - 132. ISSN: 2332-3353 (Print) ISSN: 2332-3361 (Online) Doi: 10.13189/ujme.2013.010404.
[14]  E.M.M. Fonseca, L.M.S. Barreira, J.C. Dinis, A.I. Pereira; The measuring of the cortical bone thickness in L4 vertebra and comparison with bone mass density, International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics (IJMEI), ISSN (Online): 1755-0661 - ISSN (Print): 1755-0653, Vol.5, Nº3, pp. 233-244, 2013. DOI: 10.1504/IJMEI.2013.055698 (SCOPUS)
[15]  E. M. M. Fonseca; Thermal Analysis of Hollow Tubular Sections under High Temperatures, Frontiers of Engineering Mechanics Research, Vol.2, Issue1, ISSN:2306-6024(Print), ISSN:2306-6016(Online) pp.9-14, 2013.
[16]  E.M.M. Fonseca, D.C.S. Coelho, L.M.S. Barreira; Structural safety in wooden beams under thermal and mechanical loading conditions, International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, Vol.2/3, pp.242-255, 2012. ISSN: 2041-9031 (paper format), ISSN: 2041-904X (online). DOI: 10.2495/SAFE-V2-N3-242-255 (SCOPUS)
[17]  E.M.M. Fonseca, A.I. Pereira, D.F.S. Rocha, J.K. Noronha; Bone fragility in postmenopausal women: a preliminary study, International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics (IJMEI), ISSN (Online): 1755-0661 - ISSN (Print): 1755-0653, Vol.4, Nº4, pp. 387-397, 2012. DOI: 10.1504/IJMEI.2012.050279
[18]  E.M.M. Fonseca, F.J.M.Q. de Melo and M.L.R. Madureira, A multi-nodal ring finite element for analysis of pipe deflection, International Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering IJMSE, Vol. 2, No.2, 2011, pp. 109-114. ISSN: 0976-6812, International Science Press.
[19]  E.M.M.Fonseca; L.Barreira; Experimental and Numerical Method for Determining Wood Char-Layer at High Temperatures due an Anaerobic Heating, International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, Vol.1/1, pp.65-76, 2011. On-Line ISSN: 2041-904X. Paper Format ISSN: 2041-9031. DOI: 10.2495/SAFE-V1-N1-65-76
[20]  E.M.M. Fonseca, F.J.M.Q. de Melo; Numerical solution of curved pipes submitted to in-plane loading conditions, Thin Walled Structures, Elsevier, Vol. 48, pp. 103-109, 2010. doi:10.1016/j.tws.2009.09.004
[21]  E.M.M. Fonseca, F.J.M.Q. de Melo and C.A.M de Oliveira; Trigonometric function used to formulate a multi-nodal finite tubular element, Journal Mechanics Research Communications, Elsevier, Vol.34, pp.54-62, 2006. doi:10.1016/j.mechrescom.2006.06.008
[22]  E.M.M. Fonseca, F.J.M.Q. de Melo and C.A.M de Oliveira; Numerical analysis of piping elbows for in-plane bending and internal pressure, Thin Walled Structures, Elsevier, Vol.44/4, pp.393-398, 2006. doi:10.1016/j.tws.2006.04.005
[23]  E.M.M. Fonseca, F.J.M.Q. de Melo and C.A.M de Oliveira; The thermal and mechanical behaviour of structural steel piping systems, International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Elsevier, Vol.82/2, pp.145-153, 2005. doi:10.1016/j.ijpvp.2004.06.012
[24]  E.M.M. Fonseca, F.J.M.Q. de Melo and C.A.M de Oliveira; Determination of flexibility factors in curved pipes with end restraints using a semi-analytic formulation, International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Elsevier, Vol.79/12, pp.829-840, 2002. doi:10.1016/S0308-0161(02)00102-3

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  A.C. Lopes, M.G.A. Fernandes, J.E. Ribeiro, E.M.M. Fonseca; Determination of optimal parameters in drilling composite materials to minimize the machining temperature using the Taguchi method, Biodental Engineering IV, Natal Jorge et al (Eds), Taylor & Francis Group, London, CRC Press, ISBN 9781138057371 - CAT# K33277, November 2017
[2]  M. G. Fernandes, R. Natal, E.M. Fonseca, J.E.P. C. Ribeiro, L. Azevedo; Effect of drill speed on bone damage during drilling, Biodental Engineering IV, Natal Jorge et al (Eds), Taylor & Francis Group, London, CRC Press CRC Press, ISBN 9781138057371 - CAT# K33277 November 2017
[3]  Teixeira, T., Fernandes M.G., Azevedo L., Fonseca E.M.M., Natal R., Influence of drill bit diameter on drilling of polyurethane foams. 7th International Conference on Mechanics and Materials in Design, Proceedings M2D2017, J.F.Silva Gomes and S.A. Meguid (Eds.), Publ. INEGI/FEUP, ISBN: 978-989-98832-7-7, pp. 843-852, Albufeira, 11-15 June 2017
[4]  Mouta K., Azevedo L., Fernandes M.G., Fonseca E.M.M., Sheet Metal Forming by Numerical Simulations: 2D and 3D Axisymmetric Deformation of a Cylindrical Piece. 7th International Conference on Mechanics and Materials in Design, Proceedings M2D2017, J.F.Silva Gomes and S.A. Meguid (Eds.), Publ. INEGI/FEUP, ISBN: 978-989-98832-7-7, pp. 157-166, Albufeira, 11-15 June 2017
[5]  Maria G. Fernandes, Elza M. M. Fonseca, Renato N. Jorge; Influence of bone drilling parameters on the thermal stress distribution; Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Integrity-Reliability-Failure IRF2016, J.F.Silva Gomes and S.A. Meguid (Eds.), Publ. INEGI/FEUP, PEN; ISBN: 978-989-98832-5-3, pp.517-528, Porto 2016
[6]  Fernandes, Maria G.; Fonseca, Elza M. M.; Jorge, Renato N.; Influence of Drill Speed and Feed Rate on Bone Damage, Procedings Book of the CEM2016 Mechanical Engineering Conference, June 1-3 2016, INEGI, Porto, Portugal, LAETA-Associated Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aeronautics, pp.175-184, 2016
[7]  Djaafer Haddad, Elza M. M. Fonseca and Belkacem Lamri; Thermal model for charring rate calculation in wooden cellular slabs under fire; 7th International Conference on Safety and Durability of Structures ICOSADOS 2016, 10-12 maio 2016, Proceedings, ISBN:978-989-20-6683-7, Vila Real, Portugal 2016
[8]  Débora Ferreira; Elza Fonseca; Cristiana Pinto; Paula Borges; Tensile Strength of Pine and Ash Woods – Experimental and Numerical Study; 6th International Conference on Mechanics and Materials in Design M2D2015, J.F. Silva Gomes et Shaker A. Meguid (Eds.), Edições FEUP-INEGI 2015, Proceedings M2D2015, ISBN: 978-989-989-98832-3-9, pp.2341-2348, Azores, Portugal 2015.
[9]  Débora Ferreira; Alexandre Araújo; Elza Fonseca; Paulo Piloto; Fire Behaviour of Tabique Wall – Experimental and Numerical Study; 6th International Conference on Mechanics and Materials in Design M2D2015, J.F. Silva Gomes et Shaker A. Meguid (Eds.), Edições FEUP-INEGI 2015, Proceedings M2D2015, ISBN: 978-989-989-98832-3-9, pp.2331-2340, Azores, Portugal 2015
[10]  Maria Fernandes; Elza Fonseca; Renato Natal; Mário Vaz; Maria Isabel Dias; Composite Materials and Bovine Cortical Bone Drilling: Thermal Experimental Analysis; 6th International Conference on Mechanics and Materials in Design M2D2015, J.F. Silva Gomes et Shaker A. Meguid (Eds.), Edições FEUP-INEGI 2015, Proceedings M2D2015, ISBN: 978-989-989-98832-3-9, pp.1817-1824, Azores, Portugal 2015.
[11]  Maria Fernandes; Jorge Lino; Elza Fonseca; Additive Manufacturing in the Development of an Intramedullary Nail: Study of Clinical Case; 6th International Conference on Mechanics and Materials in Design M2D2015, J.F. Silva Gomes et Shaker A. Meguid (Eds.), Edições FEUP-INEGI 2015, Proceedings M2D2015, ISBN: 978-989-989-98832-3-9, pp.1261-1270, Azores, Portugal 2015
[12]  David Couto; Elza Fonseca; Paulo Piloto; Jorge Meireles; Luísa Barreira; Débora Ferreira; Fire Resistance of Cellular Wooden Slabs with Rectangular and Circular Perforations; 6th International Conference on Mechanics and Materials in Design M2D2015, J.F. Silva Gomes et Shaker A. Meguid (Eds.), Edições FEUP-INEGI 2015, Proceedings M2D2015, ISBN:978-989-989-98832-3-9, pp.2323-2330, Azores, Portugal 2015
[13]  Jorge Meireles, Elza Fonseca, Paulo Piloto, Débora Ferreira, Fire Resistance of Wooden Cellular Slabs with Rectangular Perforations, Proceedings of the International Fire Safety Symposium 2015, ISBN 978-989-98435-5-4, ISSN 2412-2629, pp.203-212, Coimbra, Portugal, 20-23 April 2015
[14]  Alexandre Araújo, Elza Fonseca, Débora Ferreira, Paulo Piloto, Jorge Pinto, Fire Behaviour of Tabique Walls, Proceedings of the International Fire Safety Symposium 2015, ISBN 978-989-98435-5-4, ISSN 2412-2629, pp.263-270, Coimbra, Portugal, 20-23 April 2015
[15]  Nuno Alves, Paulo Piloto, Elza Fonseca, Luisa Barreira, Débora Ferreira, Jorge Pinto, Fire Behaviour of Lightweight Concrete Units Based on Corn Cob Aggregate, Proceedings of the International Fire Safety Symposium 2015, ISBN 978-989-98435-5-4, ISSN 2412-2629, pp.331-339, Coimbra, Portugal, 20-23 April 2015
[16]  Fernandes M. G., Natal R., Fonseca E. M. M.; Analysis of stresses in drilled composite materials, 2015 4th IEEE Portuguese Meeting on Bioengineering, ENBENG 2015, IEEE Publisher, Porto, Portugal, 26-28 Feb 2015. ISBN:978-147998269-1, pp.83-86, DOI: 10.1109/ENBENG.2015.7088834
[17]  C. Sampaio, E.M. Fonseca, J.E. Ribeiro, R. Cerqueira; The assessment of the generated temperature by the drill bit in the bone tissue, Biodental Engineering III, Natal Jorge et al (Eds), Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN:978-1-138-02671-1 (Hardback), ISBN: 978-315-75178-8 (eBook PDF), CRC Press 2014, pp.67-72, 2014. DOI: 10.1201/b17071-14
[18]  Elza Fonseca; Kelly Magalhães, Maria Fernandes, Marcos Barbosa, Gerdal Sousa; Numerical Model of Thermal Necrosis due a Dental Drilling Process, Biodental Engineering II, Natal Jorge et al (Eds), Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN:978-1-138-00131-2 (Hardback), ISBN: 978-315-79826-4 (eBook PDF), CRC Press 2013, pp.69-73, 2014. DOI: 10.1201/b15986-15
[19]  E.M.M. Fonseca; D.Couto; P.A.G. Piloto; Fire safety in perforated wooden slabs: a numerical approach, WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, Series Vol.134, WIT Press, Fifth International Conference on Safety and Security Engineering V, F. Garzia, C.A. Brebbia, M. Guarascio (Ed.), September, Roma, ISBN: 978-1-84564-744-5, ISSN 1743-3509 (on-line), eISBN: 978-1-84564-745-2, pp. 577-584, 2013. DOI: 10.2495/SAFE130511
[20]  Diana Coelho; Elza M. M. Fonseca; P. Vila Real, J. A. Faria, A. Arede; Numerical Model to Evaluate the Fire Resistance in Wooden Slabs with Cavities; 4th International Conference on Integrity, Reliability & Failure IRF2013, S. Gomes et al (Eds.), Edições INEGI 2013, Proceedings IRF’2013, CD-ROM; ISBN: 978-972-8826-28-4, Funchal 2013.
[21]  Luísa Madureira; Elza Fonseca; Rui Carneiro de Barros; A displacement Formulation for Cylindrical Shells Under Radial Loads; 4th International Conference on Integrity, Reliability & Failure IRF2013, S. Gomes et al (Eds.), Edições INEGI 2013, Proceedings IRF’2013, CD-ROM; ISBN: 978-972-8826-28-4, Funchal 2013
[22]  E.M.M. Fonseca; H.M.E. Ramos; H.J.G. Silva; D.R.S.M. Ferreira; Thermal Analysis of Wood-Steel Hybrid Construction; 4th International Conference on Integrity, Reliability & Failure IRF2013, S. Gomes et al (Eds.), Edições INEGI 2013, Proceedings IRF’2013, CD-ROM; ISBN: 978-972-8826-28-4, Funchal 2013
[23]  Débora Ferreira; Cristiana Pinto; Paula Borges; Elza Fonseca; Dimensional Stability of Wood in Presence of Water; 4th International Conference on Integrity, Reliability & Failure IRF2013, S. Gomes et al (Eds.), Edições INEGI 2013, Proceedings IRF’2013, CD-ROM; ISBN: 978-972-8826-28-4, Funchal 2013
[24]  E.M.M. Fonseca; L.M.S. Barreira; J.M. Meireles; P.A.G. Piloto; Numerical Model to Assess the Fire Behaviour of Cellular Wood Slabs with Drillings; 4th International Conference on Integrity, Reliability & Failure IRF2013, S. Gomes et al (Eds.), Edições INEGI 2013, Proceedings IRF’2013, CD-ROM; ISBN: 978-972-8826-28-4, Funchal 2013

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  M.G. Fernandes, R.J. Natal, E.M.M. Fonseca & M.I. Dias, Chapter: Temperature assessment in the drilling of ex vivo bovine and porcine cortical bone tissue, Pages 6, BioMedWomen, Proceedings of the International Conference on Clinical and BioEngineering for Women's Health (Porto, Portugal, 20-23 June, 2015), Edited By João Manuel R.S. Tavares, R.M. Natal Jorge, Teresa Mascarenhas, José Alberto Duarte, Isabel Ramos, Maria Emília Costa, Maria Helena Figueiral, Olívia Pinho, Sofia Brandão, Thuane Da Roza. London: CRC Press. eBook ISBN: 9781317289579, ISBN 9781138029101, pp.159-163, 2016.
[2]  D. Monteiro, A. Pereira, M. Batista & E. Fonseca, Chapter: Bioinformatics and optimization algorithms for women’s health Mathematical modelling for assessing fracture risk associated with osteoporosis, Pages 4, BioMedWomen, Proceedings of the International Conference on Clinical and BioEngineering for Women's Health (Porto, Portugal, 20-23 June, 2015), Edited By João Manuel R.S. Tavares, R.M. Natal Jorge, Teresa Mascarenhas, José Alberto Duarte, Isabel Ramos, Maria Emília Costa, Maria Helena Figueiral, Olívia Pinho, Sofia Brandão, Thuane Da Roza. London: CRC Press. eBook ISBN: 9781317289579, ISBN 9781138029101, pp.61-64, 2016
[3]  Elza Fonseca; Débora Ferreira; Safety in Wood Materials, Symposium_29, in association with M2D2015 6th International Conference on Mechanics and Materials in Design, Editors: J.F. Silva Gomes and Shaker A. Meguid. Edições FEUP-Inegi, ISBN: 978-989-98832-2-2, pp.907-992, 2015.
[4]  Elza M.M. Fonseca; Débora R.S.M. Ferreira; Safety of Wooden Structures, Symposium_18, in association with IRF’2013 4th International Conference on Integrity, Reliability and Failure, Editors: J.F. Silva Gomes and Shaker A. Meguid, Funchal/Portugal. Edições Inegi, ISBN: 978-972-8826-27-7, pp.638-660, 2013
[5]  EMM Fonseca, FJMQ Melo and LR Madureira; Chapter 4: A finite element formulation for piping structures based on thin shell displacements theory, In: Toroidal Shells, Mechanical Engineering Theory and Applications, Ed. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York, Editor: Bohua Sun, ISBN: 978-1-61942-247-6, pp. 115-149, 2012.
[6]  Elza M. M. Fonseca; Maria Cristina M. Teixeira; Biomedical Applications and 3D Rapid Prototyping, Symposium_13, Experimental Mechanics New Trends and Perspectives, Proceedings ICEM15-15th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics, Editors: J.F. Silva Gomes, Mário A. P. VAz (Ed), Porto. Edições Inegi, ISBN: 978-072-88260-22-2, pp.926-942, 2012
[7]  Elza Fonseca; Paulo Piloto; J. C. Reis Campos; Mário F. Secca; A Engenharia e a Biomedicina, Cap. XXXIV, em associação com o 6º Congresso Luso-Moçambicano de Engenharia e 3º Congresso de Engenharia de Moçambique, Editors: J.F. Silva Gomes et al., Maputo: Moçambique. Edições Inegi, ISBN: 978-972-8826-23-9, pp.1051-1100, 2011
[8]  Fonseca E.M.M.; Barbosa, Tiago M.; Computer simulation in biomedical applications, Cap. XVII, in association with IRF’2009 3rd International Conference on Integrity, Reliability and Failure, Editors: J.F. Silva Gomes and Shaker A. Meguid, Porto: Faculdade de Engenharia. Edições Inegi, pp.519-529, 2009
[9]  Elza Fonseca; Maria Cristina Teixeira; A Engenharia e a Biomedicina, Cap. XXXVI, em associação com o 5º Congresso Luso-Moçambicano de Engenharia, Editors: J.F. Silva Gomes et al., Maputo: Moçambique. Edições Inegi, pp.879-912, 2008