Instrumentation and Monitoring of Structures

Code:

PRODEC026

Acronym:

IOE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Civil Engineering - Structures

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Civil and Georesources Engineering
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	3	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

English

Objectives

To know the main equipments and techniques used for instrumentation and observations of large Civil structures.

Learning outcomes and competences

Understanding of most relevant experimental techniques for analysis and observation of the structural behaviour and capacity for development of tests and interpretation of results from structural observation and monitoring.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Equipments for static and dynamic tests of structures; Instrumentation of measurement; Electric extensometry of resistance and optical techniques; Experimental tests in physical models; Vibration measurements in structures; Acquisition, analysis and signal processing systems; Experimental identification of dynamic parameters; Damage identification in materials and structures; Observation of structures; Techniques of structural assessment; Inspection and monitoring; Non-destructive tests and load tests;

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

The systematized description of equipments and experimental methods, illustrated with appropraite examples, enables a correct understanding of those techniques and the corresponding formo f practical application

Mandatory literature

Caetano, E. (1992); “Identificação Experimental de Parâmetros Dinâmicos em Sistemas Estruturais”, Tese de Mestrado, FEUP.
Magalhães, F. (2004); “Identificação Modal Estocástica para Validação Experimental de Modelos Numéricos”, Tese de Mestrado, FEUP.
Magalhães, F. (2010); “Operational Modal Analysis for Testing and Monitoring of Bridges and Special Structures”, Tese de Doutoramento, FEUP.
Bastos, A.M.S.T. (1999); “Técnicas Experimentais para Análise Estática de Estruturas”, FEUP.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching involves sessions with theoretical and practical presentations in the lab 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 UC 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	60,00
Frequência das aulas	36,00
Total:	96,00

Eligibility for exams

-

Calculation formula of final grade

-