Advanced design of buildings and industrial hall

Recommended Prerequisites

The pre-requisites of this course are those corresponding to the application for the MSc course CMM.

Teaching Methods

The teaching methods of lectures aim at the global learning of the discipline.

 The lectures are supported in the literature and presentations, with the support of media. There is an opportunity to discuss the concepts and more difficult issues. Occasionally students are invited to attend lectures by visiting specialists. Tutorial lessons (22.5 hours) will be to answer questions and to help in the final project.

Learning Outcomes

Dublin descriptors

1. Knowledge and ability to understand

1.1. Understanding and using concepts of the theoretical foundations for bridge structures

1.2. Understand the structure of discipline and connection with others

1.3. Ability to synthesize information

2. Application of Knowledge and Understanding

2.1. Apply knowledge to solve problems in new situations

3. Realization of judgment / decision making

3.1. To interpret data, support and argue orally and in writing of certain decisions

4. Communication

4.1. Understand and know how to use sources of information. Ability to use research and literature

4.2. Learn adequately convey the knowledge, even for non-specialist audiences

5. Self-learning skills

5.1. ability to learn independently throughout their lives.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Multi, single-storey, large span and high-rise buildings, connections, tensegrity and canopy structures, glass structures.

Assessment Methods

Final
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

Simões da Silva, L e Gervásio, H. (2006). Manual de dimensionamento de estruturas metálicas: métodos avançados - Colecção Construção Metálica e Mista - cmm Press.

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