Bridges and Large Span Structures

Code:

PRODEC027

Acronym:

PEGV

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Civil Engineering - Structures

Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Structural and geotechnical 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	1	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course deals with the conception and design of bridges and their construction methods, construction quality control, monitoring, inspection, rehabilitation and reinforcement of Bridges and Large Span Structures.

Learning outcomes and competences

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Working method

Presencial

Program

I – Large span structures: a) History and evolution of structural materials; b) Portuguese and international examples;
II- Actions: a) Dimensioning philosophies; Dimensioning codes; Eurocode 1; b) Actions of trains, pedestrian and bicycles; c) Hydrodynamic actions; d) Temperature action; e) Wind action; f) Seismic action;
III- Economy, aesthetics and social responsibility
IV- Big bridges: a) slender pillars; b) beam bridges; c) arch bridges; d) cable-stayed bridges; e) suspended bridges;
IV- Coverings of large halls

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

This course applies previous acquired knowledge to the special case of bridges. Therefore, emphasis is given to synthesis, although analytical skills are further developed since specific concepts and methodologies mostly relevant for bridges are also taught.

Mandatory literature

Menn, Christian; Prestressed concrete bridges. ISBN: 3-7643-2414-7(CH)
Manterola Armisén, Javier; Puentes. ISBN: 84-7493-296-3 (vol. 1)
Leonhardt, Fritz; Ponts. ISBN: 2-88074-099-1

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching involves sessions for theoretical presentations and for discussion. The assessment will be made throughout a report evaluation and an examination if necessary.

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

The elaboration of the report and the discussion of UC contents allows an efficient learning 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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