Seminar on Structures

Code	10318
Year	5
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	S(30H)/T(30H)
Scientific area	Mechanics and Structures
Mode of delivery	Face-to-face
Work placements	Not applicable
Learning outcomes	Understanding modern development on civil engineering structures. Recognizing aesthetic and economical values on structures. Proficiency in preparation, presentation and discussion of a technical report about the state of art on a specific area of civil engineering. Understanding modern development on civil engineering structures. Recognizing aesthetic and economical values on structures. Proficiency in preparation, presentation and discussion of a technical report about the state of art on a specific area of civil engineering.
Syllabus	1. Introduction. 2. Civil engineering structures and urban environment. 3. Forms and forces. 4. Bridges and buildings. 5. Recent innovations.
Main Bibliography	David P. Billington, “The Tower and the Bridge”, Princeton University Press, 1983 David P. Billington, “Structures and the Urban Environment”. Princeton University. 1984 Smith, Bryan S. and Coull, Alex, “Tall Building Structures”, John Wiley & Sons, 1991 Kowalczyk, Ryszard et al., “Structural Systems for Tall Buildings”, McGrawHill, 1995 Menn, Cristian, “Stahlbetonbrücken”, Springer, Wien, 2003 Ryall, M.J. and Parke, G.A.R. and Harding, J.E., “Manual of Bridge Engineering” Thomas Telford, 2003
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.