Instrumentation and Observation of Structures

Code:

EC5288

Acronym:

IOE

Instance: 2004/2005 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Structural Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LEC	0	Plano de Estudos EC a partir de 2003	5	2,5	5	-
		P.E. dos Bacharéis em Eng. Geo. de 2003	5	2,5	5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To provide basic knowledge related with the used equipment and techniques of experimental assay of structures, and to enhance the importance of the Instrumentation and Observation of Structures by means of the presentation of diverse "case studies".

Program

Equipment for static testings and dynamic of structures. Systems of application and measurement of forces. Measurement of displacements and deformations. Electric Extensometry of resistance and optic techniques. Accomplishment of experimental assays in physical models. Measurement of vibrations in structures. Systems of acquisition, analysis and processing of signal. Experimental identification of dynamic parameters. Identification of damages in materials and structures. Not-destructive assays and load assays. Definition of observation plans. Observation on the constructive, reception and service phases. Monitoring of the structural behavior in the long run.

Main Bibliography

Hoffman, K. - "An Introduction to Measurement using Strain Gages", Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik, (1989).
Bastos, A.M.S.T. - “Técnicas Experimentais para Análise Estática de Estruturas”, FEUP, (1999).
Caetano, E. - "Identificação Experimental de Parâmetros Dinâmicos em Sistemas Estruturais", tese de mestrado, FEUP, (1992).
Bachmann, H. et al - "Vibration Problems in Structures. Practical Guidelines", Birkäuser Verlag, (1995).
Dowding, C.H. - "Blast Vibration Monitoring and Control", Prentice-Hall, (1985).
DTA (ed.) - "Dynamic Testing Agency Handbooks”, U.K., (1993)
Ewins, P.J. - "Modal Testing: theory and practice", Research Studies Press, (1986).
Felber, A.J. - "Development of a Hybrid Bridge Evaluation System", Ph.D. Thesis, University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada, (1993).
Florentino, C.A. – “O Controlo da Segurança de Barragens de Betão”, LNEC, (1983).
Freitas, F. - "Curso de Instrumentação. Técnicas de Medida em Engenharia Civil”, FEUP, (1988).
Rocha, M.; Ferry Borges, J. e Marecos, J. – “Observation of some reinforced concrete structures. The 40 Years of LNEC Experience on Observation and Testing of Bridges and Special Structures”, LNEC, RILEM, (1986).
Sabnis, G.M.; Harris, H.G.; White, R.N. e Mirza, M.S. – “Structural Modeling and Experimental Techniques”, Prentice Hall Inc., (1983).

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Observations

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Estimated working time out of classes: 3 hours.