Base Knowledge
Construction Systems
Teaching Methodologies
In Theoretical-Practical Classes, the expository method is used and reflection on subjects introduced in a perspective of the constructive practice of the various systems is encouraged. Also some practical design problems are solved and explained by the teacher as designing connections (supports and fastenings) and planning of the surroundings.
In the Tutorial Classes, students supervised in the resolution, individually or in groups, of practical problems of dimensioning facade elements and their connections and analysis of real life situations.
Learning Results
Objectives: Technology of façade systems, design of some façade units and fixtures, as well as acquiring knowledge in terms of the adequacy of the building envelope for the safety of buildings against urban-forestry interface fires.
Generic skills: Application of knowledge and understanding; engineering judgment accomplishment and decision making; self-learning; Specific skills: Acquiring knowledge and ability to understand in the field of façade technology, in terms of constructive details, technical characterization, calculation methodologies and response to hygrothermal actions; skills for design, supervision and conducting works in this field. Acquire knowledge about the legislation on the spread of fire applicable to buildings in rural and forest areas. Know how to define the implementation of Fuel Management Strips. Identify the vulnerabilities of constructions at the urban-forest interface. Propose corrective measures to improve the safety of buildings against interface fires.
Program
Façades and their evolution.
Functional requirements for façades.
Thermal behavior.
Thermo-hygrometric displacements.
Driving rain.
Joints – their function, types and selection.
Continuous façade systems.
Differential behavior between structure and walls
Discontinuous façade systems.
Historical and technological evolution.
The façade with precast panels
Basic notions on the design of precast panels.
Support and fixing systems for precast façade elements and its design. Natural stone panels. Notions about its design.
Designing support and fastening systems.
Ventilated façade.
Legislation on constructions in urban-forest interface zones.
Fuel management strips – its primary network.
Fuel management rules in the vicinity of buildings.
Vulnerabilities of buildings against forest fires.
Construction details for buildings in urban-forest interface zones.
Fire resistant materials for façades.
Mitigation of fire risk due to forest fires. Self-protection methods.
Internship(s)
NAO
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