5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 15,0 T + 30,0 TP + 3,0 OT , Cód. 30063.
Lecturer
- Ricardo Pereira Triães (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
On completion of this unit the students should be able to identify the main causes for deterioration associated with building materials, to develop methods to minimise the effect of the main pathologies and be able to preserve the historical, artistic and heritage value of buildings.
Program
1. Concept of cultural heritage
2. Preservation
3. Change and Changeability
4. Decay and diagnosis of inorganic materials
5. Decay and diagnosis of metallic materials
6. Decay and diagnosis of coating and decoration materials
7. Diagnosis and registration support techniques
8. Cleaning, consolidation and preservation methods
Evaluation Methodology
Assessment is based on a practical assignment undertaken in class and correspondent report. Assignment weighs 50% of final mark and is the weighted average of assignment and report. Minimum pass mark is 10/20.
Bibliography
Teaching Method
Lectures supported by exercise solving and laboratory experiments.
Software used in class
