Technology of Construction

Code:

EC0028

Acronym:

TCON

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Building Construction

Instance: 2009/2010 - 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	224	Syllabus since 2006/2007	3	-	5,5	60	145

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

OBJECTIVES:
Introduction to Technology of Construction; waterproofing and drainage of foundations. Walls. Pavements. Coverings. Windows and protections. Water and sewage installation in buildings. The project, work and quality.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:
Non-attendance and/or approval of the unit Building Physics may raise additional difficulties.

PERCENTUAL DISTRIBUTION:
Scientific component - 30%
Technological component - 70%

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Understanding
Application
To structure information
Self-oriented study
Interpretation of results
Written communication
Formulation of problems
Project management
Time management
Integration of knowledge
Project (analysis, specification, project and validation)

Program

Foundations; most common types of foundations; waterproofing and drainage of foundations
Walls. Types of walls. Structural masonry walls. Wall revetments. Masonry wall crack. Wall moisture.
Floors. Solid floor- casings. Floors with prefabricated elements. Floor revetment- rules of quality
Roofs- structure of roofs; discontinuous revetment of roofs; flat roof
Windows and protections. Types of windows. Characterization of windows.
Water and sewage installation in buildings. Water installation. Water and sewage installation in buildings. Water installation. Sewage installation. Complementary organs of installation. Regulation.
The project, the work and the quality. The working site. The work. Quality in construction.

Teaching methods and learning activities

This course will be based on the presentation of construction technologies of construction elements that constitute buildings. Dimensioning and choice of construction solutions based on a method. Application of knowledge in real situations.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

According to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP

Calculation formula of final grade

Grade of the 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