Analysis and Modelling of Masonry Structures

Code:

PRODEC009

Acronym:

AMCA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Civil Engineering - Construction

Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S

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	1	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To understand the basis of the behaviour of masonry material and the support codes and standards, to be able to analyse masonry constructions under thermal and mechanical points of view using different tools

Learning outcomes and competences

To perform the masonry rules and to be able to study masonry behaviour.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Historical/construction context; Concepts and terminology; Analysis of the main applicable demands; Materials; Elements (main types); Mortars; Complementary materials; Properties of masonry; Conception of resistant and compartmentalization masonry; Modelling techniques of thermal and mechanical behaviour; Technologies and construction arrangement; Pathologies and rehabilitation.

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

The  syllabus assure the absorption of the objectives in parallel with a deep contact with the matters in analysis

Mandatory literature

Robert Drysdale; Ahmad Hamid; Lawrie Baker; “ Masonry structures. Behavior and Design”. Masonry Society, 2001
Pfeiffer; Ramcke; Achtziger; Zilch; “Masonry Construction Manual”: Detail 2001
Oscar Pfeffermann; “Maçonnerie Portante”- Kluwer Editorial; Bélgique, 1999

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 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	0,00
Total:	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

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