Jesús Fraile Mora [new]
In his view, the study of old infrastructure serves two purposes:
Graduated as a Telecommunications Engineer from the E.T.S.I. Telecomunicación in Madrid. jesús fraile mora
He documents the shift from the "gravity dam" concept to more complex structural types, such as arch dams and buttress dams, which allowed engineers to adapt to diverse geological conditions. His work emphasizes that these structures were not merely functional works but feats of scientific innovation that required the development of new calculation methods and construction materials, particularly the advent of reinforced concrete in Spain. In his view, the study of old infrastructure
As infrastructure ages, it transitions from functional utility to cultural heritage. Fraile Mora has been a vocal advocate for the conservation of the history of public works. He argues that dams, bridges, and canals constitute an "accumulated heritage" that testifies to technological progress. His work emphasizes that these structures were not