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Fundamentos Teóricos e Práticos da Construção em Taipa e do Btc

Fundamentos Teóricos e Práticos da Construção em Taipa e do Btc

Code	17081
Year	1
Semester	L0
ECTS Credits	1
Workload	PL(4H)/T(2H)/TP(9H)
Scientific area	Arquitetura
Entry requirements	Basic knowledge of architectural graphic representation is recommended.
Learning outcomes	Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: - Understand the fundamentals of the history of raw earth construction. - Understand the diversity of construction processes used in raw earth construction. - Understand the main methods of analysis, classification, physical and/or chemical stabilization, granulometric correction and soil preparation. - Explore methods of soil stabilization and correction. - Understand the equipment and tools for raw earth construction. - Explore aesthetic characteristics with natural pigment coloring. - Develop, as a team, the preliminary phase of a simple project for a raw earth construction.
Syllabus	1. Introduction to Raw Earth Construction: • History and evolution. • Ecological benefits and sustainability. • Case studies in Portugal and worldwide. 2. Soil Characteristics and Preparation: • Soil analysis: granulometry, plasticity and composition. • Preparation techniques: excavation, drying and screening. • Correction and stabilization methods: cement, lime and bitumen. • Pigmentation techniques. 3. Construction Techniques in Rammed Earth: • Manual and mechanical compaction. • Molds and formwork. • Practical construction procedures. 4. Preparation of the Final Project: • Development of a practical project. • Application of the knowledge acquired.
Main Bibliography	Correia, M., Jorge, V. (2005). Terra em Seminário. Lisboa: Argumentum. Correia, M., Fernandes, M. & Jorge, F. (2007). Terra: Forma de Construir. Lisboa: Argumentum. Dethier, J., Julien, C., & Ribeiro, J. S. (1993). Arquitecturas de Terra. Centro de Arte Moderna. Houben, H., & Guillaud, H. (1994). Earth Construction: A Comprehensive Guide. Intermediate Technology Publications. Marques, V. S. (1994). Regressar a Terra: Consciência Ecológica e Politica de Ambiente. Lisboa: Fim de Seculo. Torgal, F. P., Eires, R. M. G., & Jalali, S. (2009). A Construção em Terra. Guimarães: TecMinho.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.