Advanced methods of sizing and rehabilitation of concrete structures

Recommended Prerequisites

Calculus, Numerical analysis, Algebra, Strength of Materials, Theory of Structures.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical classes with detailed exposition, making resource to audiovisual media, of the fundamental concepts, principles and theories. Resolution of some practical examples in each chapter. The classes are concentrated in some weeks of the semester.

Learning Outcomes

To provide the main concepts, principles and theories required to explain, understand and describing the behavior of structural members and its rehabilitation.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. General concepts,; History of the construction in reinforced concrete RC. Sustainability of the construction in  RC. Impact in the ambient, analysis of the life-cycle.
2. Materials and construction processes; Evolution of the steel , concrete and methodologies of concrete composition; Special concrete; Properties of the concrete and steel; Ambient exposure; durability and pathologies; Structural defects; errors in design, execution and accidents.
3. Models and software for structural analysis; Models for material and structural behaviour; Codes for RC design; Strut and tie models. Discontinuity regions. Models for nonlinear analysis of plane structures, Eurocode 2 proposal.
4. Inspection and material characterization, in situ and laboratorial tests.
5. Analysis and structural monitorization and foundations conditions.
6. Strengthening the structure by section increase; with RC , methalic or FRP.

Assessment Methods

final exam
Exam: 100.0%

continuous assessment
The making of some theoretical and practical works.: 100.0%

Bibliography

[1] “Nondestructive Test Methods for Evaluation of Concrete in Structures”, Report by ACI
Commite 228, 1998.

[2] ACI 318-95, "MANUAL OF CONCRETE PRACTICE, Part 3: Use of Concrete in Buildings -
Design, Specifications and Related Topics", 1996.

[3] ASTM Standards (várias)

[4] BIRKELAND, P. W. e BIRKELAND, H. W., “Connections in Precast Concrete
Construction”, ACI Journal, V. 63, N.º 3, March 1966, pp. 345-367.

[5] BRANCO, F., BRITO, J., “Handbook of Concrete Bridge Management”, ASCE, 2005.

[6] CEB-FIP MODEL CODE 1990, "Model Code for Concrete Structures", Comité Euro-
International du Béton, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1990.

[7] CEN, ENs (várias)

[8]Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures, CEN, 2004.

[9]Especificações LNEC (várias)

[10]Barros H. Figueiras J, “Concrete Structures Design Tables and Abacuses under Eurocode
2 for Sections Subject to Bending and Axial Forces”. Internal Report, LABEST. FEUP