Buildings Rehabilitation and Strengthening

Strenght of Materials
Theory of Structures
Reinforced Concrete.

In Theoretical-Practical lessons the expository method is used; reflection about introduced subjects in the light of the widely accepted conservation criteria is encouraged. Also solving practical strengthening design problems is done by the teacher.
In Tutorial classes students will be supervised in solving practical design problems.

Objectives: rehabilitation of ancient buildings and strengthening of structural elements; conservation technology.
Generic skills: acquiring knowledge and understanding; engineering judgment and decision making; self-learning;
Specific skills: acquiring knowledge and in depth understanding of building rehabilitation issues, buildings safety check, and also strengthening design methods for concrete elements; skills for design, supervision and conducting rehabilitation and strengthening works.

1.Basic concepts: conservation; rehabilitation; restoration; maintenance;
2.Charters and conventions; ICOMOS Recommendations;
3.Rehabilitation objectives; authenticity, durability, compatibility and economy requirements; reversibility of interventions;
4.Analysis of the Portuguese reality;
5.Construction systems; stone masonry; relieving arches, analysis and design; vulnerability to earthquake; safety check simplified methods; roofs and timber floors; basic timber elements and framed joint design;
6. Damage, diagnosis and causes; inspection files;
7. Strengthening of structures; strengthening of reinforced concrete structures by concrete overlays, by bonding elements and by external prestressing;
8. Repair of non-structural elements and finishings;
9. Concrete structures damage and decay;
10. Stone elements damage and decay;
11. Timber structures damage and decay;
12. Corrosion of metallic elements and its prevention

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