Conservation and Rehabilitation of Structures

Recommended Prerequisites

Strength of Materials I, Strength of Materials II, Theory of Structures I and II, Reinforced Concrete I and II.

Teaching Methods

Each subject of the course will be delivered through the explanation of theoretical concepts followed by exemplification of practical situations where these concepts are needed. Practical examples will be solved. It will also be distributed other exercises to be solved in class by students under the supervision of teachers. Students will also have the opportunity to put questions outside of class period, during office hours of teachers.

Learning Outcomes

The aim is for students to gain skills to assess the state of existing structures and to devise strategies for structural conservation or rehabilitation of these structures. The concrete structures will have special attention, but other types of structures will be also covered, including steel, wood and masonry structures. Some of the new approaches and standards recently published or in preparation will be enclosed.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Concrete structures: conservation, structural evaluation and strengthening. Timber structures: conservation, structural evaluation and strengthening. Steel structures: conservation, structural evaluation and strengthening. Masonry structures: conservation, structural evaluation and strengthening.

Head Lecturer(s)

Paulo Manuel Mendes Pinheiro da Providência e Costa

Assessment Methods

Assessment
During the teaching period, 1 test will be carried out for 100% of overall classification. Students may be released from examination if they have positive rating in the test.: 100.0%

Bibliography

ACI,  “ACI 364.1R – Guide for Evaluation of Concrete Structures Prior to Rehabilitation” , 1993.

CEB “Durable Concrete Structures” , CEB  Bul.183, Thomas Telford, 1992.

CEB “Strategies for Testing and Assessment of Concrete Structures” , CEB  Bul.243, 1998

CEB, “Assessment of Concrete Structures and Design Procedures for Upgrading” , CEB Bul.162, 1983.

Peter H. Emmons and Brandon W. Emmons “Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated”, R.S. Means Company, 1994.

Peter Ross “Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures” , Thomas Telford , 2002.