Estruturas de Madeira e Estruturas de Alvenaria

– Capacity of research studies, reading and writing, and capacity of realize synthesize analysis
– Computer skills from the user’s perspective, digital document writing and the creation of work reports.
– Capacity and motivation to research and consult bibliography and netgraphy, in an open space, and not just in the recommended bibliography.
– Knowledge about structural analysis and design; technological concepts and the execution of structures; characteristics and scope of materials, and the diversity and importance of knowledge of diversified methods of structural definition and building.
– Knowledge acquired and consolidated of fundamental concepts in the area of ​​structural mechanics, methods of design of structures, and perception of the importance of the physical, mechanical and geometric characteristics of materials, structures and structural systems.
– Cooperation, mutual help, collaboration and spirit of knowledge sharing, with practical interest for carrying out activities, individually and in working groups.

In the classes, exposition and questioning methods to improve de free discussion about the perspective of constructive practice. The lessons aim to explore the individual skills of learning and teamwork through the realization of works to be presented in class, as well as the discussion of topics among students based on theoretical models.

The teaching methodology used allows the student to acquire knowledge through the transmitted content and autonomous research. The expository process used in class allows students to be confronted with pertinent questions on the subject, urging them to participate in its analysis and discussion, in order to identify the best structural solutions, in the search to understand the best and most solutions, and adequate methods of buildings. In same time, as well as greater capacity to decide the respective advantages and / or disadvantages of the techniques used in structural systems.

Goals:
To know Rules and Principles, requirements and assumptions for the Application of Eurocode 6 (EN 1996-1-1; EN 1996-2; EN 1996-3), of Eurocode 5 (EN 1995-1-1) and parts of application of Eurocode 8 (EN 1998-1) and Eurocode 1 (EN 1991-1) for application to masonry and wood structures.
Basis of requirements for materials, design, safety, and construction details.
Basis in structural design and structural analysis, including connection systems and implementation rules.

Generic Skills:
Acquisition of knowledge and understanding; judgment and decision-making; ensure quality and safety; communication and self-learning.

Specific Skills:
Knowledge and ability to understand  in the fields of the structural systems (wood and masonry systems), connection systems and calculation procedures, design, structural analysis and verification of limit states, and technical approach and rules in the execution, in the conduction of works and in inspection.

1. Masonry structures.
Introduction to Eurocode 6: concepts and bases for design and conception.
Masonry materials and elements: classification and characterization, mechanical principles and properties, and structural behavior requirements; Structural masonry systems – characterization, operation and constructive details;
Project of masonry structures to execution: Regulatory conception and constructive dispositions. Durability.
Design and Structural Analysis. Methods of analysis. Verification of limit states. Examples of application and calculation.

2. Wood structures.
Information and classification about materials: forest, wood and derived products;
Material caracterization, structural elements and means of connection – characterization, operation, construction details and execution;
Degradation mechanisms, construction errors and diagnostic techniques;
Topics of rehabilitation and reinforcement techniques for wooden structures;
Durability, protection and structural resistance;

The curricular unit is defined by two modules as presented in the Program, and by an evaluation process based on sequential learning of content and consequent proof of knowledge acquired through carrying out work or attendance work to be presented and submitted for evaluation. Thus, the assessment is defined by different components such as:
50% - EA.22.23-TRAB_Masonry structure: research work and presentation of cases studies related to design and technical application and work buildings with masonry structures;
50% - EM.22.23-TRAB_Wood structure: research work and presentation of cases studies related to design and technical application and work buildings with structures of wood;
Approval requires obtaining 9.5 values in the final grade.

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