Design of Structures and Foundations

Recommended Prerequisites

Analisys of Structures, Concrete structures, Steel Structures, Geothecnical Works, Dynamics and seismic design.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical-practical classes with detailed exposition, using audiovisual means, of the concepts, principles and fundamental theories and the resolution of some practical exercises illustrative of the application of the theoretical concepts introduced. Autonomous resolution of exercises in which students, with the guidance of the teacher, are intended to solve problems of theoretical and practical application. Autonomous student work in a computer lab with teacher guidance on specific aspects of the project, which involves both structural and geotechnical aspects. Technical visits.

Learning Outcomes

- Understanding of the theoretical and code models used in the analysis and design of structures

- Specific knowledge on the Eurocodes.

- Ability to conceive structural solutions to solve specific problems of analysis and design of structures.

- Ability to use methods and structural analysis software

- Ability to develop a full structural project

- Understanding of the needs for project implementation.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

MODULE A - CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

Introduction.

Planning, economic evaluation and project management.

Design Criteria.

Actions.

Structural form.

Pre-sizing.

MODULE B - BASE PROJECT

Structural modelling.

Structural analysis.

Results analysis and validation.

Compatibility with other projects: good practices for the structural designer.

Drawings and budget estimate.

MODULE C - EXECUTION PROJECT

Detail.

Execution drawings,

Measurements.

Security plan.

Compatibility with other projects: introduction to BIM.

Process organization and documentation

 MODULE D - GEOTECHNICAL PROJECT

Ground investigation.

Shallow foundations.

Deep foundations.

Earth retaining structures.

MODULE E - POST PROJECT

Tendering

Work planning.

Supervision of the work.

After sales assistance.

Legislation.

Head Lecturer(s)

João Maria Sarmento Pimentel Adão da Fonseca

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Project: 100.0%

Bibliography

- CEN, Eurocode 1 – Actions on structures, EN 1991-1, 2003.

- CEN, Eurocode 2 - Design of concrete structures, Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings, EN 1992-1-1, 2005.

- CEN, Eurocode 3 - Design of steel structures, Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings, EN 1993-1-1, 2005.

- CEN, Eurocode 4 - Design of composite steel and concrete structures, Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings, EN 1994-1-1, 2005.

- CEN, Eurocode 7 – Geotechnical design, Part 1: General rules, EN 1997-1, 2004.

- CEN, Eurocode 8 – General rules, seismic actions and rules for buildings, Part 1: General rules and rules for buildings, EN 1998-1, 2004.

-Autodesk Robot Stuctural analysis software

- SAP User Manual.