I, ________________, researcher at the Laboratory of Civil Engineering University of

Brasilia, hereby certify that Mr. ___________________, presented himself as a

visiting research student, from October 1st, 2015 to October 30st, 2015 in the laboratory of
Civil Engineering University of Brasilia.
This period allowed him to discuss with me the progress of his works of the doctorate thesis,
particularly the presentation of his results about the detection of the conservatism sources in
the design methods of reinforced soil retaining walls.
Also, this period has allowed him to:
1) Check the electronic databases available to complete the bibliographic research on
reinforced soil retaining walls.
2) Visit the laboratory and to know the different experimental devices available.

The present certificate is released to serve and assert rights

University of Brasilia October 19th, 2015
Prof. _______________