Fernando Vasco Costa

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Vasco and the second or paternal family name is Costa.
Fernando Vasco Costa
Born1913
Lisbon, Portugal
Died20 October 1996(1996-10-20) (aged 82–83)
Alma mater
Known for
  • Contributions to the theory and practice of ship berthing and mooring
  • Design of maritime structures
  • Port engineering research
Awards
Scientific career
Fields
Institutions
Thesis Impact of Vessels with Berthing Structures  (1960)

Fernando Vasco Costa (1913 – 20 October 1996) was a Portuguese civil engineer and professor, specialising in port engineering. He held academic positions at the Instituto Superior Técnico and the Technical University of Lisbon, where he also served as rector. Vasco Costa made significant contributions to the theory and practice of ship berthing, mooring, and maritime structure design. He was a founding member of an engineering consultancy firm specialising in maritime infrastructure, and contributed to the development of ports in both Portugal and internationally.[1]

In 1989, Vasco Costa became the first Portuguese Foreign Associate of the United States National Academy of Engineering, in recognition of his distinguished work in ocean and marine engineering. His academic research, consultancy, and publications, spanning over 50 papers and several books, remain influential in the field of port engineering.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ Costa, F.V. (1989). "Fender Selection Criteria". American Society of Civil Engineers. American Society of Civil Engineers: 2966–2978. doi:10.1061/9780872626874.221. ISBN 978-0-87262-687-4. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  2. ^ Cajiao, J.; Phelan, J. (2022). "Eccentricity Coefficient in Berthing Energy Calculations". American Society of Civil Engineers. American Society of Civil Engineers: 325–335. doi:10.1061/9780784484401.032. ISBN 978-0-7844-8440-1. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  3. ^ Bratteland, E. (6 December 2012). Advances in Berthing and Mooring of Ships and Offshore Structures. Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN 978-94-009-1407-0. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  4. ^ Thoresen, C.A. (2018). Port Designer's Handbook (4th ed.). ICE Publishing. doi:10.1680/pdhbfe.63075. ISBN 978-0-7277-6307-5. Retrieved 12 September 2024.