Urban Infrastructures

Mathematics and physics

Presentation of the subjects included in the curricular plan and presentation of examples of application. Solving exercises. (Parts 1 and 3);

Exposition and discussion of technical na legal prescriptions regarding electrical distribution network infraestructures, telecomunications anf public lighting; analysis and discussion of real projects (desing and/or under construction. Basics of lighting design tools use. (Part 2).

Course Aims

At the end of the course unit the trainee will be able to:

• interpret the general and specific regulations pertinent to the various specialties.
• analyze and interpret projects of public water distribution and wastewater drainage systems.
• interpret projects of public infrastructure of electricity, lighting, and telecommunications.
• analyze and interpreting highway projects, in terms of road geometry, earthworks, paving, drainage and road signs.

Skills Acquired 

• Specialized knowledge in conceiving and designing Water Supply Systems;
• Specialized knowledge in conceiving and designing Wastewater Drainage Systems;
• Reading, interpretations and discussion of electrical energy distribution, telecommunications and public lighting infrastructures.
• Specialized knowledge regarding the interpretation of road projects as well as the assessment of the need for interventions in road transport infrastructure, in terms of paving, drainage and road signs.

1       Regulation of Hydraulic Infrastructures. Public water supply systems (constitution, operation and design). Public Wastewater Drainage Systems (constitution, operation and design). General Information on Water Treatment Plants

2       Electrical energy distribution; public lighting; telecommunication infrastructures.

3       General concepts about the main elements of roads and streets. Geometrical definition in terms of horizontal alignment, vertical alignment and cross sections; General concepts of paving (typical structures, materials, constructive technologies, pathologies, conservation and rehabilitation); Notions of road signs; Components of drainage systems on roads and streets.

NAO

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