Technology of Construction

Code:

EC0028

Acronym:

TCON

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Building Construction

Instance: 2008/2009 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Building Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEC	231	Syllabus since 2006/2007	3	-	5,5	60	145

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Introduction to Building Technology. Analysis of building elements. Analysis of structural masonry walls applying Eurocode 6. Water supply design and sure draining – basic concepts and regulations.

Program

Impermeabilizations and draining. Walls. Wall types. Structural masonry walls. Revetments. Moisture in walls. Floors. Pre-cast slabs. Roofs. Roof structures. Windows. Types of windows. Solar protection of windows. Water supply design and sure draining. Introduction to the building industry organisation. Quality assessment and quality insurance.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

SPECIAL RULES FOR MOBILITY STUDENTS:
Proficiency in Portuguese and/or English;
Previous attendance of introductory graduate courses in the scientific field addressed in this module;
Evaluation by exam and/or coursework(s) defined in accordance with student profile.

Observations

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Working time estimated out of class: 3 hours