Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 11549/2014 - 15/09/2014
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 45,0 TP + 2,0 OT , Cód. 30066.
Lecturer
- Cristina Margarida Rodrigues Costa (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
The students should be able to analyse and understand the damage and decay of existing structures and identify the most appropriate techniques to characterise its state of preservation and assess its structural safety conditions.
Program
1 General concepts. 2 Structural damage and decay. 3 Seismic structures. 4 Examination and characterisation of existing structures. 5 Structural assessment of existing constructions.
Evaluation Methodology
Assessment includes a written exam (50%), with a minimum grade of 9/20 and a practical group assignment(50%).
Bibliography
- Appleton, J. e Costa, A. (1999). Mecanismos de deterioração das estruturas de betão armado. Lisboa: IST
- Cóias, V. (2006). Inspecções e ensaios na reabilitação de edifícios. Lisboa: IST
- Cóias, V. (2007). Reabilitação estrutural de edifícios antigos. Lisboa: Argumentum-GECoRPA
- Lopes, L. (2008). Sismos e edifícios. Lisboa: Edições Orion
Teaching Method
Classes focus on presentation and analysis of theoretical concepts supported by presentation and discussion of practical examples. Students must undertake assessment of the state of preservation of real structures.
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