Concept and design of composite structures

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)

No

Syllabus

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.

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.