Strengthening and Repair of Structures
Code
3286
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Engenharia Civil
Credits
6.0
Teacher in charge
Valter José da Guia Lúcio
Weekly hours
5
Total hours
70
Teaching language
Português
Objectives
The main objectives of the discipline are to divulge inspection of structures procedures, design techniques and methodologies for the repair and strengthening of structures.
At the end of this unit the students should be able to:
1. Carry out the inspection of a structure;
2. Prepare the technical report of the inspection;
3. Select, prepare and apply concrete repair mortars;
4. Develop a structural strengthening design, using the most appropriate strengthening technique in each particular case;
5. Develop a structural repair design, using the methodology and the repair materials best suited to each specific case;
6. Prepare the technical specifications for the construction.
Prerequisites
Reinforced Concrete Structures I is very helpful to succeed in Strengthening and Repair of Structures.
Subject matter
Strengthening and Repair of Structures
1.Durability of structures
2.Inspection of structures, structural damages and others
3.Strengthening of reinforced concrete structures
i. with steel stripes or FRP composites;
ii.by reinforced concrete jacketing;
iii. by post tensioning;
iv. or structural modification of layout.
4.Strengthening of masonry structures
5.Strengthening of steel structures
6.Repair of structures
Teaching method
The topics of the course are addressed in theoretical classes, practical classes and labs.
During the lectures various concepts are presented and explained as well as the principles and methods, and they include the resolution of some illustrative problems. In the classes students are encouraged to solve, individually or in groups, the proposed exercises.
In addition to the theoretical and practical classes, lectures with specialists and site work visits are organized.
Students participate in inspection works, in structural and strengthening design, and laboratory classes.
Evaluation method
This is a project discipline and the assessment is continuous and includes 3 group projects and the oral presentation and discussion:
- The inspection report of a structure (A);
- The strengthening design of a structure (B);
- A laboratory work on concrete repair (C);
- Oral presentation and discussion (D).