5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 15,0 T + 45,0 TP , Cód. 90896.
Lecturer
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Students should be able to
- identify the different types of building materials with regard to manufacturing process, properties and applications
- identify the standards and documents concerning the application of materials as well as quality control procedures
- select materials
Program
1. Introduction to building materials;
2. Natural stones;
3. Earth as building material;
4. Ceramics;
5. Glass;
6. Wood and wood based materials;
7. Cork
8. Steel and non-ferrous metals;
9. Polymeric materials (paints, varnishes, plastics and bituminous materials);
10. Composite materials.
11. New materials
12.The sustainability of const. materials
Evaluation Methodology
Written test (65%) and a research assignment (35%).
Written test includes theoretical and practical components and minimum pass mark is 9.5/20.
The research assignment is based on a selected topic.
Bibliography
- APICER, A. (2009). Manual de Alvenaria de Tijolo. (Vol. -). Coimbra: APICER
- APICER, A. (2009). Manual de Alvenaria de Tijolo. (Vol. -). Coimbra: APICER
- Carvalho, A. (1996). Madeiras Portuguesas. (Vol. I, II). Lisboa: Instituto Florestal
- Carvalho, A. (1996). Madeiras Portuguesas. (Vol. I, II). Lisboa: Instituto Florestal
- LNEC, L. (2002). Materiais plásticos para a construção civil - Características e tipos de aplicação. (Vol. ITMC 29). Lisboa: LNEC
- LNEC, L. (2002). Materiais plásticos para a construção civil - Características e tipos de aplicação. (Vol. ITMC 29). Lisboa: LNEC
- Mascarenhas, J. (2003). Sistemas de Construção ? Paredes (2ª parte) e materiais básicos (1ª parte). (Vol. III). Lisboa: Livros Horizonte
- Mascarenhas, J. (2003). Sistemas de Construção ? Paredes (2ª parte) e materiais básicos (1ª parte). (Vol. III). Lisboa: Livros Horizonte
Teaching Method
Lectures making use of illustrative examples. Problem solving.
Field trips and technical sessions.
Software used in class
Not applicable
