Construction Systems Technologies
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Building Construction |
Instance: 2010/2011 - 1S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Acronym |
No. of Students |
Study Plan |
Curricular Years |
Credits UCN |
Credits ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
MIEC |
28 |
Syllabus since 2006/2007 |
5 |
- |
5 |
45 |
133 |
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
To complement the general formation obtained in previous years of the course in the areas of building systems and technologies. To understand a building as a system. To know the available alternative technological solutions for buildings, traditional and modern, including materials.
Program
1. Introduction and presentation.
2. Processes, technologies and construction elements. Fundamentals.
3. Construction systemic approach
4. Current construction systems usually used in Portugal. Traditional systems. Heavyweight and lightweight building construction systems.
5. Some examples of construction systems.
6. Design. Practical applications to different building systems. Individual work.
Visits to construction sites: at least two visits, one on new construction and another on building rehabilitation .
Mandatory literature
Amorim Faria, Jose; Divisórias leves pré-fabricadas - Concepção e Avaliação da viabilidade de um Sistema realizado com base em madeira e derivados - tese de doutoramento, FEUP, 1996
RUSH Richard - The American Institute of Architects - editor; The Building Systems Integration Handbook, Butterworth-Heinemann (Reed Publishing (USA) Inc), 1996. ISBN: 0-7506-9198-0
Mascarenhas, Jorge Morarji dos Remédios Dias;
Sistemas de construção. ISBN: 972-24-1156-X (vol. 1)
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical presentation with examples of application to construction lectures). Visits to construction sites. Individual work(monography)
keywords
Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Eligibility for exams
not exceed absence limits – 25% of preview nº of theoretical-pratical classes – 4
Public presentation of the individual work.
Calculation formula of final grade
EX - final examination
TI1 - Obligatory individual work
NF - Final classification
NF = 0.5EX+0.5TI1
Examinations or Special Assignments
Obligatory individual work
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
Final examination 0/20
SPECIAL RULES FOR MOBILITY STUDENTS:
Proficiency in Portuguese ;
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.
Classification improvement
Final examination 0/20
Observations
Previous knowledge - Three completed years of studies; Construction Technology; Construction Management; Project Management...........................................................
Estimated working time out of classes: 3 hours