Geosynthetics - Applications and Design

Code:

PRODEC061

Acronym:

GAD

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Civil Engineering - Construction Materials

Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Construction Materials Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEC	0	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course aims to provide information about polymers materials also known as geossynthetics, their applications in Civil Engineering and proper design methodologies.

Learning outcomes and competences

Advanced engineering fundamental knowledge; engineering reasoning and problem solving; experimentation and knowledge discovery;  designing

Working method

Presencial

Program

Classification; materials; production processes; use and positioning in the construction site; Durability; polymer susceptibility and degradation agents; role of the structure and types of joints; damage during construction; geosynthetics creep; applicable safety coefficients. Functions and properties; properties control tests; European standards; identification and control tests, quantification tests and application control tests. Empirical design. Analytical design: conditions of application; identification of functions; factors which affect the design and properties to be considered; design criteria; definition of the value of the fundamental properties; identification and quality control tests.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:

The increasing use of geosynthetics to replace natural materials in civil engineering works associated with the low cost of these materials, simplicity of application and contribution to reducing the environmental impact are important factors to present appropriate techniques of design, application and quality control of geosynthetics in different types of civil engineering works.

Mandatory literature

Margarida Pinho Lopes; Maria de Lurdes Lopes; A Durabilidade dos Geossintéticos, FEUPedições, 2010
Textos disponibilizados na página da unidade curricular; .
Texts available at the curricular unit webpage.; .

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching involves sessions with theoretical presentations and discussions. The student grading will be based on a report assignment and a written exam if necessary.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The report assignment and the discussion of the CU contents allows for an efficient learning experience at this education level.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	0,00
Total:	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

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