Construction Physics

Recommended Prerequisites

Previous knowledge of mathematics, physics, numerical methods and construction materials.

Teaching Methods

Teaching of theoretical concepts and general knowledge concerning the issues set forth in the syllabus, including case studies and practical application of problem solving. During the course, students are able to observe some of the relevant laboratory presented in class. The evaluation includes a theoretical and a practical component. The evaluation is performed through a theoretical-practical test (valued 14), supplemented with and by the resolution of practical problems in the classroom (valued 6).

Learning Outcomes

The main objective is to provide the students with knowledge in the fields of higrothermal behavior, fire safety and acoustic behavior of buildings. The student learns theoretical concepts and contacts with current regulations in those fields.

The student should acquire capabilities in synthesis and analysis, oral and written communication, problems solving, critic reflection, autonomous learning, practical application of theoretical knowledge.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

• Overview of building construction systems

• Functional requirements in buildings

• Hygrothermal behavior of buildings

            Heat and mass transfer

            Assessment of moisture condensation risk

            Regulations concerning thermal behaviour of buildings

            Natural ventilation of buildings

            Bioclimatic architecture

            Insolation geometry

            Brief overview of construction solutions

• Acoustic behavior of buildings

            Introduction to acoustics

            Notions of building and closed space acoustics

            Airborne and impact sound insulation 

            Regulations concerning acoustic behaviour of buildings

            Brief overview of constructive solutions

• Safety against fire hazards

            Qualification of materials and construction elements

            Requirements of safety against fire hazards and quality rules

            National legislation for fire safety

            Constructive solutions for the protection of building elements against fire.

Head Lecturer(s)

Professor A Definir - Departamento de Engenharia Civil

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 30.0%
Frequency: 70.0%

Bibliography

[1] Canha da Piedade, A., Braga, A., Moret Rodrigues, A.. Térmica de Edifícios, Editora Orion, 2009.

[2] Rodrigues, A. Moret; Piedade,A. Canha. Higrotérmica e ventilação natural de edifícios: Humidade em Edifícios.

[3] Gonçalves, H.; Graça, J. M..Conceitos bioclimáticos para os edifícios em Portugal, DGGE/IP-3E, Lisboa, 2004.

[4] Decreto-Lei 118/2013 de 20 de agosto.

[5] Tadeu, A., Mateus, D., António, J., Godinho, L., Amado Mendes, P.. Acústica Aplicada - apontamentos de apoio à disciplina, DEC-FCTUC, 2010.

[6] Regulamento dos Requisitos Acústicos dos Edifícios - Dec-Lei n.º 96/2008 de 9 de Junho;

[7] Regime Jurídico da Segurança Contra Incêndio em Edifícios, Dec-Lei nº.220-2008 de 12 de Novembro alterado pelo Decreto-Lei 224/2015 de 9 de outubro.

[8] Leça Coelho, A., Incêndios em Edifícios. Edições Orion, 2010.

[9] Regulamento Técnico de Segurança contra Incêndio em Edifícios, Portaria n.º 1532/2008 de 29 de Dezembro.