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18274
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| Year |
2
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
PL(30H)/TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Construction
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Entry requirements |
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Learning outcomes |
Consolidate and give new knowledge on design and properties of traditional and non-traditional bituminous mixtures, namely recycled mixtures, modified asphalt mixtures with fibers, modified bitumen’s and adhesion promoters. Provide advanced training in the performance of bituminous mixtures, serving as a specialization for the development of research studies in this specific field and for the bituminous pavements design. The following skills will be developed in this course:
a) Ability on concepts of durability and adhesiveness of bitumen
b) Knowledge the influence of bitumen and aggregate properties on the performance of bituminous mixtures.
c) Knowledge the influence of compaction and climatic actions on the performance of bituminous mixtures
d) Ability on experimental study of bituminous mixtures performance
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Syllabus |
1. Revisions about the methodology for design, characterization and production of bituminous mixtures.
2. Application fields of traditional and modified bituminous mixtures
3. Performance topics for bituminous mixtures;
4. Factors influencing the bituminous mixtures performance: Durability and adhesion of bitumen; Aggregates; Compaction; Climatic actions.
5. Performance evaluation of bituminous mixtures: Water sensitivity, Stiffness, Fatigue resistance and Resistance to permanent deformations.
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Main Bibliography |
1. Asphalt Institute. (2001). Asphalt cold mix manual (3ª ed., Manual Series No.14)
2. Asphalt Institute & Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association. (2008). A basic asphalt emulsion manual (4th ed.)
3. Pereira, P., Picado Santos, L.; Pavimentos Rodoviários, Ed. Almedina, 2008
4. Pinto, S., & Pinto, I. E. (2015). Pavimentação Asfáltica: Conceitos Fundamentais sobre Materiais e Revestimentos Asfálticos
5. Prates, M. (2018). Manual prático de estradas (1.ª ed.). Cafilesa.
6. Textos disponíveis no Moodle: artigos técnico-científicos, teses de mestrado, normas e recomendações
7. Legislação em Vigor
8. European Asphalt Pavement Association. (2014). Asphalt: the 100% recyclable construction product. EAPA
9. European Asphalt Pavement Association. (2020). Position statement on the use of secondary materials, by-products and waste in
asphalt mixtures. EAPA
10. Hunter, R. N., Self, A., & Read, J. (2015). The Shell bitumen handbook (R. Gerlis & R. Taylor, Eds.; 6th ed.). ICE Publishing
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Assessment comprises two modalities: continuous assessment and final examination, with students exempt from the final exam if they achieve approval through continuous assessment. Continuous assessment consists of Written test (40% to 60%), covering theoretical and practical content; Practical assignments (40% to 60%), which include bibliographic research, problem-solving exercises, laboratory work, and/or a project focused on the performance study of bituminous mixtures; Active participation (0% to 10%) in class activities. This diversified approach enables monitoring of student progress throughout the semester, ensuring the acquisition of the intended competences: conceptual mastery, critical analysis skills, and aptitude for experimental work.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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