Courses / Department of the Civil Engineering

Postgraduate degree in Timber Construction

General Objectives of the Course

The course is a training offer in the field of Timber Engineering, transmitting advanced knowledge in the use of forest-based structural products, with the emphasis on timber and timber-based products, in Civil Engineering and Architecture, areas strongly related to the design and construction of new structures and the conservation and rehabilitation of existing ones. This course aims to provide students with advanced theoretical knowledge that is useful in practical applications, which is a significant added value concerning the contents traditionally taught in integrated master courses. Withal being founded on a common basis with the Master course in Timber Construction, also offered by the University of Coimbra, it creates a training offer without the obligation to carry out a project or internship in a company environment, which will widen the target audience and at the same time diversifies the training offer in the area of Timber Construction.

Admission Requirements

Holders of first cycle (bachelor) courses or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Forestry or related areas or, as an alternative, an academic, scientific or professional curriculum whose relevance is recognized by the course coordination as attesting the capability to attend the course.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

B-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The final grade of the course will correspond to the weighted average grade computed considering the grade of each curricular unit of the course. It will be presented on a quantitative scale (minimum: 0; maximum: 20 values).

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

The students should acquire knowledge and skills that allow them:
To know and understand the fundamental concepts on the basis of the design and computation of timber structures; To design and compute timber structures according to the European regulations aiming to obtain structurally efficient structures, aesthetically pleasing and showing concern for an ecological and sustainable construction; To apply conservation and rehabilitation techniques to pre-existing timber structures; To apply draw and detailing concepts of wooden solutions, including BIM; To evaluate the behavior of timber structures concerning specific actions such as the earthquake or fire; To apply timber combined with other materials to obtain composite structures aiming at taking full advantage of the behavior of the materials involved; To develop research skills in the areas covered by the various disciplines available.

Course Coordinator(s)

João Henrique Jorge de Oliveira Negrão
jhnegrao@dec.uc.pt

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra

Study Programme

Construção em Madeira

Academic year
2024-2025

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 1 Semester(s)

ECTS Credits: 30.0