Teaching Methodologies
In theoretical-practical classes, the expository method is used to explain theoretical subjects and resolve class issues, in groups and
individually. In addition, there is research and technical-scientific interpretation work carried out in groups, and their respective presentation.
Classes are also dedicated to clarifying doubts and monitoring the progress of work.
Learning Results
Understand the role of construction materials in sustainable construction.
Develop skills on the various current construction materials, transmitting general knowledge regarding their structure, production, behaviour
and applications.
Understand the main characteristics of the different materials, identifying the advantages and disadvantages of each one in terms of
sustainability and according to the intended application.
Program
1. The role of building materials in sustainable construction.
2. Ecology of construction materials. environmental profiles and assessment criteria.
3. Mass and volumetric, mechanical, thermal and acoustic characteristics.
4. Natural stones and aggregates; Ceramic materials; Glass; Metals (Steel products, non-ferrous metals); Wood and wood derivatives;
Binder materials (Standardised cements, aerial lime and hydraulic lime, plaster); Adjuvants; Additions.
5. Mortars and concretes.
6. Sustainable materials.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Apontamentos fornecidos pelo docente responsável.
Berge, B. (2009). The ecology of building materials (2.ª ed.). UK: Elsevier.
Torgal, F. P., Jalali, S. (2010). A sustentabilidade dos materiais de construção (2.ª ed.). Portugal: TecMinho.