Rehabilitation of Structures and Foundations

Recommended Prerequisites

Foundations; Building materials; Reinforced concrete.

Teaching Methods

The traditional blackboard lecture style is used for the motivation and detailed exposition of the fundamental ideas, concepts and methods; this is combined with the discussion of the different solutions. The student is confronted with a set of study cases which are analysed with the aim of suggesting to him lines of disciplined thought in dealing with different problems and to promote his autonomy. 

Learning Outcomes

Domain of the basic concepts on inspection, assessment and rehabilitation of foundations and structures.

Capacity to identify the most common anomalies, their causes and their consequences.

Decision making capacity about when and how to intervene.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

A: Foundations

1 - Foundations of existing structures

  - Most usual solutions

2 - Main constraints

    Bearing capacity and settlements of foundations

3- Most common pathologies in foundations

    Causes, consequences, diagnosis

4- Main rehabilitation techniques for foundations

    Pros, cons and efficacy

    Conception, design and execution

 B: Reinforced concrete (RC) structures

1- Basic concepts on assessment of RC structures

2- Pathologies of existing RC structures

3- Inspection procedure and techniques for structures (blocks A, B and C)

4- Modelling and assessing of the performance of existing structures

5- Rehabilitation of RC structures

C: Structures and structural elements of timber and masonry

1- Basic concepts on timber and masonry, and application to existing sstructures

2- Main pathologies of existing timber and/or masonry structures or structural elements

Roofs, floors and walls

3- Rehabilitation techniques for structures of timber and/or masonry structures and elements.

Head Lecturer(s)

Paulo Manuel Mendes Pinheiro da Providência e Costa

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Mini Tests: 40.0%
Exam: 60.0%

Bibliography

Pinto, P.L. "Apontamentos sobre Fundações", DEC-FCTUC

Reese, L.C.; Isenhower, W.M.; Wang, S.T. "Analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations". John Wiley & Sons, 2016

Cóias, V, "Inspeções e ensaios na reabilitação de edifícios", IST Press, 2006

Raupach, M. e Büttner, B., "Concrete Repair to EN 1504: Diagnosis, Design, Principles and Practice", CRC Press, 2014

NP EN 1504. "Produtos e sistemas para a protecção e reparação de estruturas de betão", IPQ, 2006, 2008, 2009

Appleton, João, "Reabilitação de edifícios antigos - Patologias e tecnologias de intervenção", Orion, 2011.