Base Knowledge
Constructive Systems
Teaching Methodologies
The teaching methodology is based on theoretical-practical classes in which, after exposing the main theoretical and regulatory concepts, students are invited to debate the subject through the discussion of practical and real examples. Group work is encouraged through the implementation of applied projects, complemented by the oral presentation of proposals and results obtained.
Learning Results
At the end of the course, students are expected to:
They must have acquired the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for the analysis of a building, inferring the implications for its acoustic behaviour and fire behaviour.
Know the applicable legislation in relation to noise, acoustic behavior and fire safety in Buildings.
Know how to carry out and criticize acoustic behavior and fire safety projects in buildings.
Be able to identify the vulnerability of buildings to the risk of urban fire.
Are able to propose corrective measures to improve the acoustic comfort in buildings.
Are able to propose corrective measures to improve the safety of buildings against urban fires.
Program
A – Building Acoustics
Acoustic of closed spaces
1. Acoustic requirements and implications with other specialities
2. Acoustic conditioning materials and solutions
3. Project for the acoustic conditioning of closed spaces
Acoustic Insulation in Buildings
1. Airborne sound insulation
2. Isolation from percussion sounds
3. Constructive solutions
4. Noise control of facilities and equipment
5. Acoustic requirements in buildings
B – Fire Safety in Buildings
1. Fundamental concepts about fires in buildings. Fire Triangle. Types of fuels and extinguishing agents 2. Legislation; Atypical hazard concept. Prescriptive legislation vs performance-based analysis
3. Calculating structures according to the Structural Eurocodes
4. Protection of structural elements from fire
5. Classification tests of materials in Reaction to Fire
6. Emergency signalling in buildings
7. Fire Risk Analysis Methods: Gretener, Arica and Frame method.
8. Simulation of fire propagation in buildings
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
• Building Acoustics, Marc Asselineau, Published by Routledge 2015-03-23 (2015), ISBN 10: 1466582448
• Building Acoustics, Tor Erik Vigran, Taylor & Francis (London and New York) (2008), ISBN: 9780415428538
• Réussir l’acoustique d’un bâtiment: Reussir L’Acoustique D’Un Batiment : Conception Architecturale – Isolation Et Correction Acoustiques, Loïc Hamayon – Collection Référence technique, Le Moniteur (2006), ISBN10 2281116360
• Castro, Carlos; Abrantes, José (2009) Manual de Segurança contra Incêndios em Edifícios, Escola Nacional de Bombeiros, 2a Edição.
• Coelho, A. L., (2010), Incêndios em Edifícios, Edições Orion
• Viegas, D. X. et. al. (2005) Manual Prático para Prevenção e Combate a Incêndios, Verlag Dashöfer ed. Profissionais, Lisboa.
• Miguel, Marco; Silvano, Pedro (2009) Regulamento de Segurança em Tabelas de acordo com o novo Regime Jurídico de Segurança contra Incêndios em edifícios e Regulamento Técnico de Segurança contra Incêndios em Edifícios, Fá