Prefabricated Concrete Structures

Code:

PRODEC017

Acronym:

EPF

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Civil Engineering - Structures

Instance: 2009/2010 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Structural and geotechnical Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEC	2	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	5	30	140

Teaching language

Portuguese

Program

The importance of prefabrication; prefabrication and sustainability; evolution of the techniques of building construction.
Evolution of a construction system: provisional support; concrete of different ages; Creep and shrinkage;
Joints: diversity of solutions; behavioural models; design philosophy; ductility.
Prefabrication in buildings: design; structural systems; slabs and walls as diaphragms; structural integrity and accident actions; Preventing progressive collapse;
Prefabrication of bridge decks: use of I and U beams; Continuity solutions on bridge decks; structural assessment

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam