Non-structural Rehabilitation

Recommended Prerequisites

Deep knowledge of building materials, building physics and building technology.

Teaching Methods

Teaching model both theoretical and practical, combining in a balanced way theoretical presentations, presentation and discussion of case studies, critical participation by students (including the development of mini-projects), and also the contact with entities and relevant external projects, either through guest speakers, or through field visits.

Learning Outcomes

With this curricular unit it is intended that the student acquires a set of knowledge that allows him to make technical, methodological and strategic decisions, duly grounded, in the context of assessing the state of conservation and specific and global performance of the exterior environment (facades and roofs) modern buildings, as well as the corresponding rehabilitation project. It is essential that students acquire solid knowledge in the field of comparing solutions and materials and their suitability for specific cases, with different levels of complexity, so that they can play a decisive role in providing critical and well-founded advice on solutions proposed by the market, whether in a local perspective, whether international The student must also become familiar with the research methodologies associated with this theme, especially in the experimental domain, either in the laboratory or in loco, as well as with the sector's emerging challenges.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Introduction to non-structural pathology

2. Advanced inspection and diagnostic methodologies

2. Cracking of masonry walls (manifestation, causes, diagnosis, prevention and repair) (*)

3. Moisture in walls (*)

4. Aging and natural degradation of coatings

5. Techniques and materials for corrective coatings

6. Pathology and rehabilitation of inclined roofs (*)

7. Pathology and Rehabilitation of flat roofs (*)

8. Pathology and rehabilitation of singular elements of the environment (*)

9. Strategies for maintaining the exterior of buildings.

Head Lecturer(s)

José António Raimundo Mendes da Silva

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 50.0%
Resolution Problems: 50.0%

Bibliography

AA-ZZ, “Cadernos de apoio ao ensino da tecnologia da construção e da reabilitação de anomalias não estruturais em edifícios”, Vol.  1-17, coord, edit. J. Mendes da Silva, DEC-FCTUC, Coimbra, 2008-2009.

Abrantes, V., Silva, J. Mendes, “Método simplificado de diagnóstico de anomalias em edifícios”, Livros d’Obra #1, Edições Gequaltec, FEUP, 2012, Porto. Português/English)

Silva, J. Mendes; Abrantes, V., “Reabilitação de paredes fissuradas”, Livros d’Obra #1, Edições Gequaltec, FEUP, 2013, Porto. (Português/English)

Hipólito Sousa et al, "Defects in Masonry Walls - Guidance on Cracking: Identification, Prevention and Repair”, Publication 403, CIB, FEUP e LFC (UP), 2013. ISBN 978-90-6363-090-4

Vasco Freitas et al, “CIB W086 State-of-the-Art Report – Building Pathology”, Publication 393, CIB, FEUP e LFC (UP), 2013. ISBN: 978-90-6363-082-9