Class Buildings Project

The curricular unit Design of Buildings complements the knowlwdge on the field of structural concrete started at the curricular unit Reinforced Concrete. Technical aspects of the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures are discussed according to European standards (Eurocodes). The topics introduced in the curricular unit Design of Buildings are essential for the training of a civil engineer, since important concepts to the professional activity, both in the areas of design and production (control and management of constructions), are introduced.

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Content description: Analysis and design of columns: Analysis of isolated columns; Design of columns; Analysis and design of slabs: One-way joist slabs; Flat slabs and waffle slabs; Analysis and design of framed structures: Models for structural analysis; Simplified methods for structural analysis and verification; Assessment of the effects due to horizontal loads; Second-order effects; Specific rules for the design and detailing of reinforced concrete structures; Introduction to the design of concrete foundations: Introduction to shalow and deep foundations; Design of isolated footings; Design of buildings: Pre-design; Modeling in Robot and Revit.

All the course subsjects are discussed in the theoretical and tutorial classes. The concepts, principles and methods are introduced and explained in the theoretical classes, being complemented with the resolution of ilustrative problems. The students are encouraged to solve problems contained in assigned works. The evaluation is distributed along the semeter (two mid-term tests and one work). A minimum grade of 10 out of 20 is required.

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