Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 7571/2019 - 26/08/2019
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, Anual, 42,0 TP , Cód. 818611.
Lecturer
- Jorge Morarji dos Remédios Dias Mascarenhas (1)(2)
- Fernando Dias Martins (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
Know the various processes of execution in construction works; including execution techniques, function of materials, execution sequences, equipment involved, advantages and disadvantages of each process.
Ability to recognize the various equipment, understand decisions on the choice of appropriate processes and means employed as well as good environmental enforcement practices and good compliance with applicable legislation.
Program
I.-Introduction to construction
-Brief notions on how to build
II-Building Construction Processes and Techniques
1-Preparatory work;
2-Demolitions;
3-Land movements;
4-Foundations (direct, indirect and cellars);
5-Containment of land;
6-Traditional exterior wall (functional requirements);
7-Structures of buildings (wood, concrete and metal);
8-Roof structure;
9-Constitution and requirements of various constructive details;
10-Formwork;
11-Special construction processes;
12-Pre-fabrication
II.-Construction and the environment. Importance of soil, water, biodiversity and free services provided by nature. Legislation applicable
Evaluation Methodology
Assessment: Written Test
If students obtain a minimum mark of 9.5/20 they will be exempted from taking the exam.
The exam-based assessment works in the same way.
Bibliography
Teaching Method
Presentation of the key topics with the support of audiovisual resources and illustrations showing detailed construction processes.
Software used in class
Not aplicable
