Technology of Construction

Code:

EC0028

Acronym:

TCON

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Building Construction

Instance: 2020/2021 - 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	123	Syllabus since 2006/2007	3	-	5,5	60	145

Teaching language

Portuguese and english

Objectives

The purpose of the Tecnologias das Construções curricular unit is to introduce this theme in a structured way to the students, associating the materials, the technologies and the processes of construction of the most relevant components of the buildings, closely linked to the understanding of the phenomena, physical laws and behaviour. For this purpose, examples and concrete cases are used whenever possible to facilitate assimilation of the material.

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

Technology of Construction
Parts	Chapters
Part I – Introduction and Framework of building works	Chapter 1 – Introduction - the role of Technology in Construction and Civil Engineering
Chapter 2 – Buildings and technology
Part II – Structural works	Chapter 3 – Implantation work, excavation, retaining systems, foundations, drainage and waterproofing
Chapter 4 – Building structures
Part III – Walls, Façades, Roofs, Coatings, Frames and Carpentry	Chapter 5 – Exterior walls, façades and windows
Chapter 6 – Interior walls
Chapter 7 – Roofs
Chapter 8 – Finishings and waterproofing
Part IV – Building systems	Chapter 9 – Building services
Part V – Innovation and future	Chapter 10 – Specific technologies in rehabilitation works
Chapter 11 – Industrialization, Innovation and Future in Technology of Construction

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

The curricular content of the Technology of Construction course is part of the Project, Work and Quality Assurance activities in Buildings and Civil Engineering works. It aims to highlight the importance and know the components and elements of a building complemented with the constructive processes of execution of these same components of execution.

Mandatory literature

Hipólito de Sousa, Rui Sousa, Filipe Moreira da Silva, Fernando Sousa; Fachadas de edifícios, LIDEL
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. Design and selection 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	70,00
Teste	12,50
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	12,50
Participação presencial	5,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	52,00
Total:	52,00

Eligibility for exams

Achieving final classification requires compliance with attendance at the course unit, according to the MIEC assessment rules.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final grade is assigned based on a distributed evaluation (which consists of one test to be held during the class period, on assignments to be completed during the recitations and the participation in theoretical classes) and a final exam. The distributed assessment is optional.

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

CF = max {CT; EF}

where,

CT = PA1 x CAD1 + PA2 x CAD2 + PA3 x CAD3 + PF x EF

CAD1 - classification of a test to be held during the teaching period of the semester;
CAD2 - classification of the assignments produced during the recitations;
CAD3 - classification in activities performed during theoretical classes;
EF - classification of the final exam.

Classifications CAD1, CAD2, CAD3 and EF are associated the following weights:

PA1 = 12,5%
PA2 = 12,5%
PA3 = 5%
PF = 70%

NOTE 1: The distributed evaluation components associated with ratings CAD1, CAD2 and CAD3, are optional. If the student does not perform any of these components, 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.

NOTE 4: Minimum classification of the EF component: 7.5 points out of 20.

NOTE 5: The restrictions imposed by the pandemic may lead to changes of the evaluation procedure.

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

Due to the calendar changes cuased by the confinement period, the calculation of the final classification is noe defined according to the following text.

The final grade is assigned based on a distributed evaluation (which consists of assignments to be completed during the recitations and the participation in theoretical classes) and a final exam. The distributed assessment is optional.

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

CF = max {CT; EF}

where,

CT = PA2 x CAD2 + PA3 x CAD3 + PF x EF

CAD2 - classification of the assignments produced during the recitations;
CAD3 - classification in activities performed during theoretical classes;
EF - classification of the final exam.

Classifications CAD2, CAD3 and EF are associated the following weights:

PA2 = 20%
PA3 = 5%
PF = 75%

NOTE 1: The distributed evaluation components associated with ratings CAD1, CAD2 and CAD3, are optional. If the student does not perform any of these components, 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.

NOTE 4: Minimum classification of the EF component: 7.5 points out of 20.

NOTE 5: The restrictions imposed by the pandemic may lead to changes of the evaluation procedure.