Teaching Methodologies
Theoretical-practical lectures; problem solving; discussion and exchange of ideas; written and oral presentation of research work. During
the presentation of topics, students will be asked to maintain active class participation. Afterwards, students are encouraged to discuss
these topics in groups. In class, students will also be encouraged to interpret practical problems technically and scientifically. There will also
be clarification of doubts about the interpretation of the material presented and guidance in carrying out research
Learning Results
Learn the theory and practice of durability and rehabilitation of structures (concrete, timber, steel and masonry).
Generic competences:
Apply knowledge in diagnosing and solving problems; increase understanding of issues associated with urban space; make judgements
and decisions; increase the ability to communicate and discuss technological issues; develop critical sense and self-learning.
Specific competences:
Acquire new knowledge; increase the ability to understand issues related to the durability and rehabilitation of structures; learn the
fundamental principles of deterioration mechanisms and protective measures to eliminate or reduce this risk; learn how to assess the
condition of structures; learn the various rehabilitation and structural reinforcement techniques; develop and monitoring the implementation
of solutions in the area of durability maintenance and rehabilitation of structures
Program
1. Durability
Basic concepts about the durability of structures. Causes and mechanisms of deterioration of different structures (concrete, steel, timber
and masonry). Protective measures to reduce the risk of deterioration. Regulatory rules.
2. Assessment and inspection of structures
Assess the condition of structures: identify anomalies and characterise the state of deterioration of structures. Inspection and testing
techniques. Sustainable intervention strategies.
3. Rehabilitation of reinforced concrete structur
Repair techniques and structural reinforcement of reinforced concrete.
3. Rehabilitation of timber and steel structures.
Ecological sustainable aspects. Main solutions for correcting degradation mechanisms and design or construction errors. Rehabilitation and
reinforcement techniques.
4. Rehabilitation of masonry structures.
Main solutions for correcting degradation mechanisms and design or construction errors. Rehabilitation and reinforcement techniques.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
• • EN 1992-1-1 – Eurocódigo 2: Projecto de estruturas de betão armado – Parte 1-1, 2004.
• EN 1504 – Produtos e sistemas para a protecção e reparação de estruturas de betão – CEN, 2006.
• Júlio Appleton, Estruturas de Betão, Editora ORION, 2013.
• V. Cóias, Inspecções e Ensaios na Reabilitação de Edifícios, IST Press, 2006.
• CEB, Durable Concrete Structures: Bul.183, Thomas Telford, 1992.
• CEB, Strategies for Testing and Assessment of Concrete Structures: Bul.243, 1998.
• P. B. Cachim, Construções em Madeira, Publindústria, 2007.
• Avaliação, Conservação e Reforço de Estruturas de Madeira, Verlag Dashofer, J.S. Machado, A.Dias et al., 2010.
• Handbook 1 – Timber Structures, Leonardo da Vinci /TEMTIS, 2008.
• João Appleton, Reabilitação de Edifícios Antigos, Edições Orion, 2003.
• Drysdale, R., Hamid, A.A, Baker, L., “Masonry Structures: Behavior and Design” 2ª ed, Masonry Society, 1999.
• Lourenço, P.B., Dimensionamento de Alvenarias Estruturais. DEC, Universidade do Minho, 1999.