Design in Structural Engineering
Instance: 2004/2005 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
This discipline aims the conception and design of a special structure, always inspired in an existing outstanding structure (one distinct structure for each group of 4 students). The existing structure must be characterized both structurally and in its architectonic, cultural and heritage features. The design solution developed by the students should not be a copy of the built one, but rather be an alternative solution, to be presented as Scheme Design.
This discipline includes also special lectures on a variety of subjects related to the Profession of a Structural Engineer.
Program
Conception and design of part of a special structure and attendance of organized conferences by Invited Specialists.
Main Bibliography
Any relevant bibiograghy for the work to be developed.
Teaching methods and learning activities
Each group of four students is supervised by a member of the Teaching Staff but the work is developed by the students with great autonomy.
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation without final exam
Eligibility for exams
Participation and effort in the work developed.
Calculation formula of final grade
Global classification taking into account all factors described in 3b).
Examinations or Special Assignments
Report and poster, as explained in 3b).