Technology of Construction

Code:

EC0028

Acronym:

TCON

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Building Construction

Instance: 2013/2014 - 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	235	Syllabus since 2006/2007	3	-	5,5	60	145

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

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.

Learning outcomes and competences

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)

Working method

Presencial

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.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:
The syllabus of the curricular unit Technology of Construction fit into the activity of the Civil Engineering Project, Works and Quality. To know all the technology components and building elements complemented with the construction processes for implementing those components of execution.

Mandatory literature

Associação Portuguesa da Indústria de Cerâmica, Centro Tecnológico da Cerâmica e do Vidro, Dep; Manual de alvenaria de tijolo
Vítor M. R. Pedroso; Manual dos sistemas prediais de distribuição e drenagem de águas. ISBN: 978-972-49-1849-5

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.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The used teaching methodologies allow to deal with main themes related to the technologies of construction, analysis, discussion and critical interpretation of results, emphasizing the potential of writing communication, problem formulation and certification.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering
Technological sciences > Technology > Construction technology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	75,00
Teste	25,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Total:	56,00

Eligibility for exams

Achieving final classification requires compliance with attendance at the course unit, according to the MIEC assessment rules. It is considered that students meet the attendance requirements if, having been regularly enrolled, the number of absences of 25% for each of the classes’ types is not exceeded.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final grade is assigned based on a distributed evaluation, which consists of two tests to be held during the class period, and a final exam. The distributed evaluation has optional character.

The final grade, CF, results from the following calculation formula:

CF = max {CT; EF}

where,

CT = PA / PA + 2 x CAD1 / 2 x PF x + EF CAD2

CAD1 - classification of test 1 to be held during a lecture;
CAD2 - classification of test 2 to be held during a lecture;
EF - classification of the final exam.

Classifications CAD1, CAD2 and EF are associated the following weights:

PA = (25%)
PF = (75%)

NOTE 1: The tests, associated with ratings and CAD2 CAD1, are optional. If the student does not perform any of these tests, the respective weights are added to PF.

NOTE 2: All students enrolled in the course are classified according to this method.

NOTE 3: Students who have attended the course in the previous academic year do not maintain the classification of distributed component evaluation of the previous year.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Students in English classes can replace the distributed evaluation tests by assignments to be defined with the responsible Professor.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The same criteria for ordinary students are applied.

Classification improvement

Only the final exam grade can be improved, keeping the formula for calculating the final grade.

Observations

Working time estimated out of class: 3 hours