Reabilitação e Reforço de Estruturas

Objectives

The aim of this course unit is to provide sound training in the area of rehabilitation of existing structures involving both strengthening and repair works. The topics taught in this unit aim to equip the students with the knowledge and skills to conduct the assessment of structures in terms of material deterioration and structural safety and to design methodologies for the rehabilitation of existing structures

Syllabus

The curriculum content of the course unit includes the following topics: 1 – Damage and deterioration mechanisms: analysis of the main deterioration processes in materials and structures. 2 - Assessment of structural deterioration and safety involving routine and in-depth inspections, tests and safety evaluations. 3 – Strengthening of concrete structures: presentation and discussion of different methodologies and techniques. 4 - Repair of concrete structures: presentation of repair methodologies and their field of application depending on the type and extent of the deterioration.

Prerequisites

Students should have training on the fundamental concepts related to the behaviour and design of concrete structures covered in UCs Concrete Structures I and II.

Cross Competence Component

The curricular unit actively encourages the development of transversal competences in Critical Reasoning (criativity and strategy focused on addressing real problems), Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Competences (written and oral communication skills, ability to work in teams) and Information and Media Literacy (search and management of additional information). The evaluation percentage associated with these competences should be around 20%.

Ethical Principles

All members of a group are responsible for the group's work. In any assessment, every students shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every students shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.