Concept and design of composite structures
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2023-2024
02047282
Civil Engineering
Portuguese
B-learning
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Elective
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado
Recommended Prerequisites
Base concepts for the analysis and design of timber structures.
Advanced design of timber structures.
Teaching Methods
In teaching the course, it is anticipated the presentation of theoretical concepts and advanced knowledge on the topics defined in the syllabus. This will be followed by exemplification . This will be complemented by case studies about the various issues. The evaluation will be performed through written test.
Learning Outcomes
Obtaining basic concepts on how composite structures behave and their application on building structures and bridges.
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using composite structures.
The importance of connections in this type of structures.
Aquire competencies on the design of composite structures according to the European standards.
Obtain basic concepts on the use of composites in the rehabilitation of structures.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
1 – Composite structures
Basic concepts
Advantages and disadvantages
Main techniques and their scope of effectiveness
2 – Timber-concrete composite structures
Main structural solutions
Connections
Analysis and design
Prefabrication
3 – Composite structures using composites
Objectives
Current techniques
Main phenomena to be considered
Analysis and design.
Head Lecturer(s)
Alfredo Manuel Pereira Geraldes Dias
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Exam: 100.0%
Bibliography
Bibliografia base
- Apontamentos dos docentes.
- IPQ (2010). Eurocódigo 2 – Projeto de estruturas de betão, Caparica, IPQ. NP EN 1992.
- CEN (2004). Eurocode 5 - Design of timber structures - Part 1-1: General - Common rules and rules for buildings. Brussels, CEN. EN 1995-1-1 and EN 1995-2.
- Technical Specification – EN 1995-1-3 – Final Draft", CEN250/SC5/WG2, Bruxelas
Bibliografia complementar
- Timber Engineering STEP. First Edition, Centrum Hout, Almere, 1995, The Netherlands.
- State of the Art Report of Hybrid Structures - COST FP1402. 2018 COST FP1402.