Safety and General Construction Processes

Recommended Prerequisites

Building Materials / Direction, management and supervision of construction / Foundations / Reinforced concrete.

Teaching Methods

In the lectures the subjects are exposed in detail, using the media, where in addition to the fundamental concepts and theories are presented case studies, illustrated with images and labor-specification. In the theoretical-practical exercises are solved some practical application, with the participation of students. To consolidate the information transmitted, study visits are also included throughout the semester. The evaluation is done through a final exam.

Learning Outcomes

To provide the general knowledge for the construction of large constructions (including technical visits), and knowledge more specific in current constructions, with particular focus on construction of buildings.

Acquiring capabilities in control and coordination of processes and construction techniques, particularly for buildings.

It is also intended that students acquire knowledge in order to promote the safety and health of workers in the construction.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

• Earth moving. Equipment used in earth moving works / Production and costs.

• Implantation of construction and preparatory work.

• Application of Concrete: production of the cements; composition, manufacturing processes and characteristics of concrete; reception of the concrete, application and control of concrete.

• Foundations and peripheral contention. Direct and indirect foundations and / or special. Excavation and peripheral contention.

• Formwork for Concrete. Formwork for Concrete – Requirements and dimensioning.

• Waterproofing. Waterproofing of buildings, in basements, upper floors and roofs.

• Prestressing and steel.

• Prefabrication. Industrialization and prefabrication in construction.

• Masonry and finishes Execution of masonry. Cladding. Finishing the concret.

• Construction safety. Safety and health requirements at construction sites. Personal (PPE) and collective protective equipment (CPE). Assessment and risk control. Signaling Security.

Head Lecturer(s)

Paulo Fernando Antunes dos Santos

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

[1] Toda a documentação exposta oralmente nas aulas (apresentações).

[2] Bandeira, Filipe – “Textos de apoio à disciplina de Processos Gerais de Construção”, DEC-FCTUC, Coimbra, 1997.

[3] Mascarenhas, Jorge – “Sistemas de Construção”, Volumes I, II, III e IV, Livros Horizonte, 2003 / 2004.

[4] Coutinho, Sousa – “ Fabrico e Propriedades do Betão”, Volumes I, II e III, LNEC, Lisboa, 1988.

[5] Clemente, J. Santos - “Cofragens Tradicionais de Madeiras”, LNEC, Lisboa, 1976.

[6] Tesoro, F. R. - “Los forjados reticulares: Manual Pratico”, CYPE Ingenieros, 1991.

[7] Waldemar Hachich et al. - “Fundações. Teoria e Prática.”, PINI – ABMS/ABEF 2ª Edição, S.P. - Brasil, 2000.

[8] APICER, CTCV e DEC-FCTUC - “Manual de Alvenaria de Tijolo” (2010), “Manual de Aplicação de Revestimentos Cerâmicos” (2003) e “Manual de Aplicação de Telhas Cerâmicas” (2000).

[9] Pereira, T. Dias – “Segurança na construção: PSS e CS.”, Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra, 2012.