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Complements of Structural Concrete

Complements of Structural Concrete

Code	15292
Year	1
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	PL(30H)/T(30H)
Scientific area	Mechanics and Structures
Entry requirements	Statics, Continuous Solid Mechanics and Strength of the Materials
Learning outcomes	The aim of the curricular unit is to complement the practice of reinforced concrete design, through the transmission of the following competences: (a) Understanding the cracking mechanism and the parameters that influence the deformation of reinforced concrete members. (b) Ability to check the safety for the Serviceability Limit States for reinforced concrete members accounting the requirements for cracking and deformation. (c) Ability to design and detail reinforced concrete slabs. (d) Ability to design and detail current reinforced concrete foundations. (e) Ability to design and detail reinforced concrete corbels and retaining walls.
Syllabus	1. Serviceability Limit States – Cracking and Deformation 2. Design and detailing of slabs 3. Design and detailing of current foundations 4. Design and detailing of corbels and retaining walls
Main Bibliography	- Teacher’s notes (in Moodle) - Appleton, J., Estruturas de Betão, Volumes 1 e 2, Edições Orion, 2013. - Ghali, A, and Favre. R. Concrete Structures: stresses and deformations, Spon, 2nd edition, 1994 - Nilson, A and Winter, G. Design of concrete structures, McGraw-Hill, 11 th edition, New York, 1991. - Favre, R. Jaccoud, J-P., Koprna, M. et Radojicic, A., Dimensionnement des structures en beton – Dalles, murs, colonnes et fondations, Traité de Génie Civil, Lausanne, 1990. - Guerrin, A. et Lavaur. A. Traité de Beton Armé, Dunod - Leonhardt, F. Construções de Concreto, Editora Interciência. - Arga e Lima. J. Monteiro. V. e Pipa, M. Betão Armado, LNEC - Park, A. and Gamble G. Reinforced concrete slabs, Wiley, 1991. - Montoya, Meseguer, Moran, Hormigon Armado, Gustavo Gili, Barcelona - NP EN 1992-1-1, "Eurocódigo 2: Projecto de Estruturas de Betão - Part 1-1: Regras Gerais e Regras para Edifícios," Março 2010.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	The course is structured with theoretical classes – T (exposition of the subjects and presentation of examples) and practical classes – PL (application of theoretical concepts to solve problems). The evaluation is performed in two stages: - Continuous evaluation (AC): The Continuous Evaluation (AC) is based on the mandatory completion of practical works (PL) and a theoretical-practical test (testTE+TP) without consultation. The PL will be provided throughout the semester with delivery dates to be defined by the teacher. The testTE+TP will be performed on 05/12/2025 (Class PL). The AC final grade (up to a max. 20 points) will be calculated as follows: AC = 0.2 PL + 0.8 testTE+TP - Exam: Global theoretical-practical exam without consultation, with a maximum grade equal to 20 points.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.