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Conception of Structures

Conception of Structures

Code	14108
Year	3
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	5
Workload	PL(30H)/T(30H)
Scientific area	Construction
Entry requirements	-
Learning outcomes	The main goal of the curricular unit corresponds to give to the students knowledge that permits to analyze in a correct and efficient way the project of building structures and the better way to relate architectonic and structural aspects. The knowledge about structural project is complemented through the following competencies: a) Understanding and interpretation about the actions applied in structures; b) Understanding the application of structural safety criteria; c) Understanding elementary methods of structural conception and initial design; d) Understanding the conception of building structures and other special structures.
Syllabus	1. Revision of basic concepts about materials and structural systems. 2. Conception and initial sizing of basic structures. 3. Checking of structural safety. 4. Conception of building structures. 5. Conception of structures taking into consideration the seismic action. 6. Basic concepts about structural rehabilitation. 7. Conception of special structures.
Main Bibliography	- Allen, Edward. Zalewski, Waclaw. Boston Structures Group - Form and Forces (Designing Efficient, Expressive Structures. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York. 2010 - Heino Engel – Sistema de Estructuras / Sistemas Estruturais - Salvadoi, Mario. Heller, Robert – Structure in Arquitecture. Prentice Hall International, Inc. London. 1965 - Zalevski, Waclaw. Allen, Edward – Shaping Structures: Statics. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York. 1998 - Appleton, J. 2011. Reabilitação de Edifícios Antigos. Edições Orion. 2011. - Chilton J. The Engineer’s Contribution to Contemporary Architecture – Heinz Isler. London: Thomas Telford; 2000. - Garlock M, Billington D. Félix Candela: Engineer, Builder, Structural Artist. Yale Universty Press; 2008. - Hugo Bachmann. Seismic Conceptual Design of Buildings – Basic principles for engineers, architects, building owners, and authorities.Biel; 2002.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.