Structural systems in buildings

Recommended Prerequisites

There are no mandatory prerequisites. It is desirable a prior knowledge of Mathematics and physics.

Teaching Methods

Lectures and practical exposure to the subject. Monitoring the development of the practical work, which consists of the construction of a structure of matches, to be tested to mechanical performance.

Learning Outcomes

Provide students with knowledge about the different structural systems in buildings and about the basic principles of structural calculation and know the main regulatory standards.

Generic skills to be acquired:

a) knowledge and ability to “feel” the functioning of the structures;

b) know the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of common structures;

c) pre-scale structural elements;

d) calculate simple structural components;

e) know and avoid common mistakes.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Introduction.

2 - History of structural materials and structures.

3 - Mechanical characteristics of structural materials.

3 - Basic principles of structural calculation: balance of structures; supportive efforts and reactions.

4 - General principles of structural safety.

5 - Types of structural systems in buildings: in foundations and peripheral containment; and the superstructure.

6 -Structural security in old buildings.

7 - Design and construction errors / Consequences.

Head Lecturer(s)

Fernando José Forte Garrido Branco

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Laboratory work or Field work: 30.0%
Frequency: 70.0%

Bibliography

[1] Toda a documentação exposta oralmente nas aulas (apresentações) e disponibilizada aos estudantes via Inforestudante.