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Special Structures

Code 10314
Year 5
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 6
Workload T(45H)/TP(15H)
Scientific area Mechanics and Structures
Entry requirements Good base knowledge in “Strength of Materials”, “Structural analysis”, “Dynamics of structures”, “Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete” and “Steel Structures”.
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Work placements Not applicable
Learning outcomes The pedagogical objectives of the curricular unit are defined in terms of the competences to be acquired by the students, ranked in three levels, in decreasing order of depth and relative volume of the semester work.
Domain (Proficiency) of
a) Modeling and analysis of building structures;
b) Modeling and analysis of shell structures (reservoirs).
Understanding of
a) Bridge systems and structures;
b) Analysis of structures under wind loads (towers, masts and chimneys).
Recognition of
a) Systems and structures of silos;
b) Strengthening of building structures.
Syllabus 1. Structures of Buildings
1.1 Typology and actions
1.2 Structural analysis of floor plates
1.3 Bracing systems
1.4 Elements of building structures: foundations, walls, columns, beams, slabs, joints.
1.5 Analysis of building structures under horizontal loads by the displacement method
1.6 Practical rules for the design of buildings structure.
2. Reservoirs
2.1 Introduction to the design of shell structures
2.2 Rectangular tanks
2.3 Concrete cylindrical reservoirs
3. Deposits for granular materials - Silos
3.1 Steel metallic silos
3.2 Concrete silos
4. Truss steel towers
4.1 Actions
4.2 Modeling and structural analysis
4.3 Design of components
5. Bridges
5.1 Typologies
5.2 Elementary bridge components
5.3 Structural bridge systems
5.4 Reinforced and prestressed concrete bridges
5.5 Structural analysis with constructive phasing
6. Strengthening of structures
6.1 Reasons for strengthening structures
6.2 Evaluation of the real conditions of structures
6.3 Methods of reinforcing
Main Bibliography Smith, Bryan S. and Coull, Alex, “Tall Building Structures”, John Wiley & Sons, 1991
Kowalczyk, Ryszard et al., “Structural Systems for Tall Buildings”, McGrawHill, 1995
Leonhardt, Fritz, “Construções em Concreto” (6.Vol) Ed. Interciência, Rio de Janeiro 1977
Menn, Cristian, “Stahlbetonbrücken”, Springer, Wien, 2003
Chen, W. F., “Handbook of Civil Engineering”, Boca Raton CRS Press, 1997
Chen, W.F. & Toma, S., Advanced analysis of steel frames, CRC Press, Ann Arbor, 1994.
Gaylord E,. Gaylord C.: Design of steel bins for storage of bulk solids. Prentice Hall. Englewood Cliffs, 1984.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria 1. Teaching methodology:
The syllabus is presented in two types of lectures: theoretical and practical. Students can consult teachers for individual questions and visit the Structures Laboratories for contacting with research works.

2. Evaluation criteria:
CF = 0.30 × TES1 + 0.3 × TES2 + 0.40 × TOR
CF = Final score (0-20)
TES1 = Theoretical written test (0-20)
TES2 = Practical written test (0-20)
TOR = Oriented practical design work (0-20)
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2023-10-10

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