Two engineers, Júlio Appleton and António Costa, won the Secil Prize for their work rehabilitating the Duarte Pacheco viaduct, which was made 'fit to withstand a major earthquake.' The article highlights their expertise in structural engineering, particularly in seismic resilience, and notes that their portfolio includes many other bridge and viaduct projects.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on technical achievements in civil engineering and does not take a clear ideological stance. It presents the engineers' accomplishments factually without overtly praising or criticizing their political affiliations or broader policy implications.


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