Nuno Henriques
Nuno Henriques is a professor at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (ISEL) and an expert on engineering systems. He provided insights into the mechanics of the Ascensor de Gloria, explaining how the funicular's cable system operates. Following the recent accident, Henriques has been involved in discussing the safety inspections that are conducted regularly and the potential need for emergency brake systems in such older transportation systems, given the tragic outcome of the incident.
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Nuno Henriques is a professor at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa who provided insights into the funicular's operation and safety inspections.
Posibles razones del accidente del funicular en Lisboa
Dominican Republic· 2025-09-04
Nuno Henriques described the mechanics of the funicular system and the implications of the cable breaking.
Hipótesis del accidente de funicular en Lisboa que deja 16 muertos apuntan a que el cable que unía sus dos vagones se rompió y no se accionó el freno
Colombia· 2025-09-04
Nuno Henriques is a professor at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa who provided insights into the mechanics of the funicular system.
Se rompió el cable y el contrapeso falló, algunas de las hipótesis del accidente en Lisboa
Panama· 2025-09-04