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The Master in Civil Engineering at FEUP provides a solid education, with a rich basic science background that emphasizes the interaction between theory and practice within the main Civil Engineering domains. The MSc programme in Civil Engineering has a broadband curriculum fully aware of scientific and technological innovation and seeking a balance between the built environment and the natural world. A more focused training is provided in the final year of the course, in order to equip students in more specific and applied

knowledge and skills.

Prof it ing from the experience and tradition of a school founded in 1837, students can enjoy a modern campus, recent ly bui l t and equipped with excellent laboratories and superb library

facilities.

Civil Engineers with an MSc degree from FEUP are able to deal professionally with a wide range of complex subjects and are prepared for playing a leading

role in public and private organisations.

MASTER IN CIVIL ENGINEERING


Guide for English Speaking Mobility Students

Department of Civil Engineering

2011/2012

Application

Students seeking information on how to apply for a mobility programme a t F EU P s h o u l d c o n t a c t t h e Cooperation Division of FEUP. Detailed information is available at: http://paginas.fe.up.pt/~sicc/dcoop/cii/InfoForeignStudents.htm

Department of Civil Engineering

Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, S/N 4200-465 PORTO - PORTUGAL Tel: (+351) 22 508 1901 Fax: (+351) 22 508 1446 email: [email protected] Website: www.fe.up.pt/si_uk

Important Dates

1st Semester

Classes: 12th Sep. 2011— 16th Dec. 2011 Exams: 3rd Jan. 2012— 10th Feb. 2012

2nd Semester

Classes: 13th Feb. 2012— 1st Jun. 2012 Exams: 4th Jun. 2012— 14th Jul. 2012

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE UNITS

1st SEMESTER ECTS

Structural Analysis I 7.0

Soil Mechanics I 7.0

Roads I 5.5

Structural Concrete I 8.0

Environmental and Urban Hydraulics 6.5

Construction Monitoring and Observation 5.0

Construction with New Materials 5.0

Steel and Composite Structures 5.0

Earth Retaining Structures 5.0

Underground Works 5.0

Quality in Construction 5.0

Planning and Environmental Quality 5.0

Transport Systems 5.0

Railways 5.0

Maritime Works 1 5.0

Maritime Works 2 5.0

2nd SEMESTER ECTS

Structural Analysis II 7.0

Soil Mechanics II 6.0

Roads II 6.5

Structural Concrete II 8.0

Hydrology and Water Resources 6.5

Technology of Construction 5.5

Urban Environment and Transport Planning 5.0

MSc Thesis 30.0


2011/2012

International students looking for a mobility destination will find that our Master in Civil Engineering offers ideal conditions for an unforgettable lifetime experience. With an attractive selection of 24 Course Units with classes in English, highly qualified teaching staff, experienced administrative personnel and we l l equ i pped c la s s rooms and laboratories, the Master in Civil Engineering offers an education of excellence for

mobility students.

Herein are listed the course units with lectures and tutorial classes selected for mobility students without proficiency in

Portuguese.

Mobility students are also offered the possibility to complete their study with an MSc thesis supervised by a member of

the teaching staff.

MOBILITY STUDENTS

THE CITY

Classified as UNESCO World Heritage, Porto is the second city of the country and home to the largest Portuguese university. Besides its welcoming and historical environment, Porto is also contemporary and artistic. This is shown no t on ly i n the s t reet s , a rchi tecture , monuments and museums but also in the terraces, restaurants and leisure and shopping

areas.

TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION

The Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport offers regular and low-cost connections to all countries in Europe and to major airports

worldwide.

Our administrative personnel will help incoming students to find accommodation for their stay in Porto. University’s guesthouses and widespread availability of private rooms keep living costs

within every student’s reach.

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Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias – 4200-465 PORTO – NIPC 600 027 716 – Tel. (+351) 225 081 400 – Fax (+351) 225 081 440 – www.fe.up.pt/si_uk

Dear Student,

Herewith you will find information on the 24 Course Units of the Master in Civil Engineering (MIEC)

Program for English speaking students at the Faculty of Engineering of Porto University (FEUP). We

trust you will consider this offer appealing for your curriculum and mobility experience.

With the introductory leaflet, it is also enclosed the description of the course units. This gives you the

essential information for an application. You are also welcome to visit our website

(www.fe.up.pt/si_uk).

As an applicant, you should start by looking at the information that FEUP’s Cooperation Division

(DCoop) has prepared for you: http://paginas.fe.up.pt/~sicc/dcoop/cii/InfoForeignStudents.htm.

There you will find all the requisites for applying and how to do it.

Upon your arrival you should comply with the following steps before attending classes:

Contact the International Office of the University of Porto (Rectorate - University of Porto;

Praça Gomes Teixeira, 4099-002 Porto);

Contact the Cooperation Division of FEUP (FEUP Campus, Building A, office A215) not later

than 09-09-2011, if attending courses in the 1st semester, and not later than 10-02-2012, if

attending courses in the 2nd semester. There you will be informed of your enrollment and

general procedures.

Contact the MIEC Secretariat (FEUP Campus, Building G, office G026) not later than 09-09-

2011, if attending courses in the 1st semester, and not later than 10-02-2012, if attending

courses in the 2nd semester. There you will be informed about the timetables and the teachers

in charge of the course units.

On the 12th of September 2011, the Department of Civil Engineering (DEC) of FEUP will organize a

welcome reception to which all mobility students are invited to come.

Looking forward to meeting you in Porto,

João Pedro Pêgo

(Mobility Coordinator of MIEC)

Contacts at FEUP

FEUP’s Cooperation Division MIEC Secretariat Mobility Coordinator of MIEC Office: A215 G026 H112 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Telephone: +351 225 081 479 +351 225 081 901 +351 225 081 900 Fax: +351 225 081 440 +351 225 081 446

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Master in Civil Engineering

List of Unit Courses

For

English Speaking Students


FIRST SEMESTER


Structural Analysis I

Credits Contact Time Total Time

7 ECTS 75 188

Objectives, Skills and Learning Outcomes

To study the principles of behavior of reticulate structures and development of force and displacement method to calculate it. To expand the knowledge of hyperstatical structures behavior in linear regime.

Program

Chapter 1 – Introduction Objectives of Structural Analysis. The structural problem. Presentation and discussion of structural solutions. General hypothesis of the structure analysis. Structural types. External demands/ solicitations. Displacements, distortions and tensions. Relations between tensions deformations. Equilibrium relations. Superposition-of-effects principle General aspects of the strength method. Chapter 2 – Displacement calculation Theorem of virtual work Calculation of the distortion internal work Displacements calculation using the theorem of virtual work Example of the displacement calculation using the theorem of virtual work “Bonfim Barreiros Method” Chapter 3 – Force method Structural hiperestaticity degree. Internal and external hiperestaticity. Presentation and systematization of the force method. Final efforts in hyperstatic structures. Calculation of displacements in hyperstatic structures using the theorem of virtual work. Structures subject to the settlement of support and elastic support. Relative importance of the bending part due to transversal moments and efforts. Effect of temperature variations in structures. Uniform and differential variations. Evaluation of the hyperestaticity by direct inspection and a number of equilibrium equations. Mixed structures.


Symmetrical structures with symmetrical and anti-symmetrical action. Symmetrical structures with any charge. Decomposition of a charge in a symmetrical and anti-symmetrical part. Chapter 4 – Energy Theorems Introduction to Energy Theorems Distortion energy and virtual work. Distortion energy due to a charge system. Deduction of the theorem of virtual work. Deduction of the theorem of Betti. Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem (1st and 2nd consequences of the theorem of Betti). Deduction of the theorem of Castigliano and its inverse. Physical interpretation of the theorem and its application to the structure analysis. Third consequence of the Theorem of Betti. Determination of displacements in hiperestatical structures using the theorem of Castigliano. Chapter 5 – Influence lines Notion of influence line. Determination of influence lines of reactions of support in isostatic structures. Determination of influence lines of transversal efforts and bending moments in isostatic structures. Determination of efforts in structures by influence lines Influence lines in hyperstatic structures. Chapter 6 – Displacement Method The displacement method as strength method’s dual method. Illustration by a simple example. Direct formulation of the displacement method in the structure analysis. Obtaining of configurations correspondent to null and unit displacement. Obtaining of an equation system. Determination of the final efforts. Notion of stiffness matrix of a beam Discussion of the minimum number of unknowns to consider in the base system set up. Application of the displacement method in the case of structures with beams with despicable axial deformability. Use of the principal of virtual work to determine the fixation forces in structures with beams with despicable axial deformation Determination of the mobility degree of a structure with beams with despicable axial deformation


Soil Mechanics I


7 ECTS 75 188


Introduction to the concepts, principles and fundamental theories describing and explaining both the mechanical behaviour (in terms of resistance and deformability) and the hydraulic behaviour of soil masses.

Program

Physical properties of soils. Particle size distribution. Clay minerals. Atterberg limits. Basic features of sedimentary granular soils (sands) and cohesive soils (clays). Residual soils from granite. Soil classification. Effective stress principle. At rest stress state. Elastic solutions for stresses induced in the ground by external loads. Darcy's law. Coefficient of permeability. Lab and in situ tests to evaluate soil permeability. Two-dimensional flow nets. Seepage force. Quick condition and critical hydraulic gradient. Piping and heaving. Filters. Capilarity. Confined compression of clayey layers. Oedometer test. Parameters defining soil compressibility. Normally consolidated and overconsolidated soils. Estimation of the consolidation settlement. Terzaghi theory for vertical consolidation. Secondary consolidation. Compression of unconfined clay layers. Methods of acceleration of the consolidation rate. Observation of embankments on soft ground. Mohr-Coulomb and Tresca yield criteria. Direct shear, triaxial and simple shear tests. Shear strength of sands. Liquefaction. Shear strength of clays. Drained and undrained loading. Effective stress shear strength parameters. Pore pressure parameters. Undrained shear strength of clays and its dependence on the effective at-rest stress and on the stress path. Inherent and induced anisotropy of the undrained shear strength of clays.


Roads I


5,5 ECTS 60 145


This course will focus on road design of only one roadway. This course will cover a vast range of subjects, so that students are able to design a municipal road, even if they are not specialized on that subject. At the end of the semester, students should: 1- be capable of understanding and developing applications 2- be capable of applying their knowledge to solve problems and new situations in various contexts. 3- be capable of incorporating knowledge, dealing with complex situations with lack of information. They should also take into account their ethic and social responsibilities. 4- be capable of communicating their conclusions unambiguously.

Program

Relation between vehicles and roads characteristics General equation of motion Adherence Skidding on curves Geometry- stages of road design; conditioning; Field and office work concerning road design; polygonal Longitudinal and cross sections


Structural Concrete I


8 ECTS 75 214


This course aims to: - expose the principles, theories and models for the analysis and dimensioning of structural concrete elements. - provide a full comprehension of the structural behaviour of elements made of reinforced and prestressed concrete. - discuss and to apply the rules from the concrete norms, regulations and codes. - introduce the students in the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. Learning Outcomes (CDIO): Knowledge of underlying sciences Core engineering fundamental knowledge (Sciences of Engineering) Advanced engineering fundamental knowledge (applications) Engineering reasoning and problem solving Experimentation and knowledge discovery Advanced engineering fundamental knowledge (System reasoning?) Personal skills and attitudes External and societal context Conceiving and engineering systems

Program

1. Introduction. Bases of design. Historical perspective. Methods of analysis and design. Actions. Types of actions. Combinations of actions. 2. Material properties. Concrete: classification and constitutive relationships. Reinforcement. Joint performance of both materials. 3. Cross sections submitted to bending and to the axial force. General bases concerning bending performance. Sections submitted to axial forces. Sections submitted to uniaxial bending without axial force. Sections submitted to uniaxial bending combined with the axial force. Prestressed concrete cross sections. Sections submitted to biaxial bending. 4. Reinforced concrete beams. Shear. Performance of reinforced concrete beams under bending combined with shear. Safety evaluation under shear. Specific rules for the design and detailing of beams. 5. Torsion. Torsion acting alone and torsion associated with shear. 6. Second order effects in columns. Design and safety verification of columns with second order effects according to the Eurocode 2 method based on nominal curvature.


Environmental and Urban Hydraulics


6,5 ECTS 75 174


To give to students and future Civil Engineers the fundamental concepts of Environmental and Urban Hydraulics within the Water Cycle component included in the water supply and drainage water systems areas. The main goal is to prepare students and prepare them for the project, for its evaluation, analysis and discussion as well as for the works supervision and exploration of Water Supply Systems’ infrastructures components. Special emphasis will be given to the normative aspects of construction and exploration of the infrastructures’ hydraulic components.

Program

Water Supply and Drainage Systems and its situation in Portugal. Water for human use. Legislation and Regulations. Quality certification in Water Supply Systems. Elaboration of water supply. Water needs. Flow rate measurement. Pipes materials for water amd drainage systems. Installation. Water treatment supply. Water Hammer in Pumping Systems. Regularization and Storage. Water supply lift station. Delivery. Water Disinfection during transport. Wastewater sewage. Transportation of Wastewater under pressure. Wastewater lift station. Wastewater treatment. Wastewater flow rate measurement. Discharge of effluents. Sludge Final destiny. Remote management. Maintenance of Water Supply and Drainage Systems.


Construction Monitoring and Observation


5 ECTS 52,5 133

Program

Introduction. History of Structural Engineering. Test Purposes. Metrology. Measurement methods. Quality of Data – Uncertainty and errors. Instrumentation and Data systems: transducers and sensors. Accuracy, resolution and range. Signal conditioning and data transmision. Displacement transducers: Dial gages, LVDt and potenciometers. Strain-Measurement Methods. Types of Strain-Gages: mechanical, electrical and accustical (vibrating wire). Electrical-resistance strain-gages: strain sensitivity; gage construction, adhesives and mounting methods; gage sensitivities and gage factor; enviromental effects. Weatstone bridge circuit. Effect of lead wires. Load cells. Temperature sensing devices:thermocouples, thermitors and RTDs. Structural observation and monitoring. Materials characterization tests. Load tests. Non-destructive testing for diagnosis and structural evaluation. Ultrasonic testing. Resistivity measurement. Electromagnetic methods of testing. Case studies and applications. Instrumentation and monitoring of geotechnical works. Measurement of superficial displacements: topographical mehods and convergences. Measurement of internal displacements. Total pressures measurement. State of stress determination using load cells. Pore water pressure measurement: hydraulic piezometers, pneumatic piezometers and electric piezometers.


Construction with New Materials


5 ECTS 60 133


In the last few years, there has been a remarkable development of new materials and techniques, due to demands of the construction industry and environmental concerns related to sustainability. This implies a clear understanding of behaviour of materials, characteristics of different products, application techniques and structural performance. The main subjects of this course will be the following: Materials: Durability; Sustainability; eco efficient additions such as rice husk ash- RHA; Waste materials in concrete; Special types of concrete; Self compacting concrete, polymer concrete; glassfiber reinforced concrete (GRC); composite materials with reinforced fibers GFPR (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer), CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) and AFRP (Aramid Fiber Reinforced Plastic); aluminium; material characterization for short or long term durability Techniques: controlled permeability formwork (CPF); special techniques for concrete; hardening techniques by addition of FRP (Fiber reinforced polymer) systems; construction with aluminium alloys; quality control procedures Techniques: controlled permeability formwork (CPF); special techniques for concrete; hardening techniques by addition of FRP (Fiber reinforced polymer) systems; construction with aluminium alloys; quality control procedures

Program

1 Composite material (L. Juvandes) 1. 1 Introduction 1.2 Mortar and polymer concrete 1.2.1 Introduction 1.2.2 Polymer impregnated concrete (PIC) 1.2.3. Polymer modified concrete 1.2.4. Polymer concrete 1.3. Fiber reinforced concrete 1.4 – Elements of a FRP composite (fibres, polymeric Matrix and Additives) 1.5 - Composites Systems of FRP in Civil Construction (shapes, production techniques, properties and examples of application) 2 –Reinforcement techniques (unidirectional CFRP systems) 2.1 – Background of cementing techniques: EBR (External Bonded Reinforcement) and NSM (Near Surface Mounted) technique 2.2 - Selection of the composite system


2.3 – Sizing recommendations: Fib (federation international du beton) , ACI (American Concrete Institute), ISIS (International Scientific Interchange Scheme), JCI 2.4 – Reinforcement procedures 2.5 – Quality control 2.6 – Reinforcement design with CFRP composites systems 2.7- Flexion and near surface mounted reinforcement (University of Minho) 2.8- Wood structures reinforcement 3 – Durability Enhancement of concrete structures (J.Sousa-Coutinho) 3.1 - Sustainability and durability issues 3.2 – Design for Durability (additions: silcafume, metakaolin, etc). Standardization. 3.3- New techniques to improve durability: General considerations, hydrophobic impregnation, impregnation, coating, corrosion inhibitors, use of stainless steel, carbon steel with epoxy coating, galvanized steel, cathodic protection, cathodic prevention, controlled permeability formwork system and multibarrier systems. 4.Waste Materials for sustainable concrete (J.Sousa-Coutinho) 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Use of waste as cement replacement material (eco-efficient additions) 4.2.1 RHA –Rice husk ash 4.2.2 Biomass bottom ash 4.2.3 Biomass fly ash 4.2.4 Glass waste 4.2.5 Other waste materials 5. Special types of concrete (J.Sousa-Coutinho with Sandra Nunes in collaboration) 5.1 General considerations 5.2 Self compacting concrete 5.3 Concrete with waste materials


Steel and Composite Structures


5 ECTS 60 133


Based on the knowledge gained in the study of Strength of Materials complemented with concepts from the Theory of Instability and with specific regulations, a series of common problems in the area of Steel and Composite Steel-concrete structures are proposed. These applications will allow future engineers an easy integration into practical civil engineering activity. Given the reduced number of classes allowed for this subject, no particular emphasis is given to the issues related with definition of loads and design factors (RSA and EC1) and it is assumed these matters have been presented in other subjects.

Program

1. Materials (EC3) Mechanical properties of steel. Steel products (reference to steel profiles of european, british and american series). 2. Structural analysis Global analysis of steel frames: P-Delta and P-delta effects. Elastic vs plastic analysis, simplified vs exact 2nd order analysis. Restrained and unrestrained frames. 3. Cross sections Classification of cross sections according to EC3. Determination of effective class 4 sections. 4. Design of tension and bending elements Design of structural elements in tension and bending. Shear resistance of cross sections. Interaction between bending moments and shear forces. Interaction between bending moment and axial forces. 5. Design of bars in compression Study of study of structural elements subjected to compression forces. Critical Euler buckling load. Slenderness of compressed element. Design of compressed elements according to REAE and EC3. Direct design of members formed by associations of angles: reference to the design of lattice structures. Buckling lengths of structural elements integrated in plane frames of regular geometry: application of EC3 criteria. 6. Lateral buckling of structural elements Critical buckling moments: exact and approximate formulae. Lateral buckling


coefficients. Equivalent moment coefficients. Effect of the level of application of loads. Design and verification of stability of beam-columns subject to lateral bending/ torsional buckling according to EC3. 7. Local shear buckling Critical stresses in the elastic branch of web plates simply supported in the boundary, submitted to uniform compression and shear forces. Critical Euler stress and buckling coefficients. Interaction formulae considering a combination of compression and shear. Elasto-plastic branch. Design of horizontal and vertical web stiffeners. 8. Design of structural elements subjected to axial compression and bending moments Assessment of slenderness and interaction resistances. Verification of resistance and statbility according to EC3. 9. Steel-concrete composite structures Introduction to the study of composite steel-concrete structures. Behaviour of composite steel-concrete beams. Design principles according to EC4. Classification of composite steel-concrete cross sections. Design of composite steel-concrete beams according to EC4. Influence of constructive process. Effects of shrinkage and creep. Verification for service load combinations. Design of shear connection using headed stud connectors. Design of composite steel-concrete columns. 10. Joints Basic principles in the design of bolted joints: design of the flexible and stiff joints. Welded joints: design of welds for the flange-web connection of the steel beam.


Earth Retaining Structures


5 ECTS 60 133


JUSTIFICATION This course complements the formation related with earth retaining structures, initiated in Soil Mechanics 2 with the study of retaining walls, and focus on the study of flexible structures not covered previously, namely, cantilever retaining walls, single propped retaining walls, multi-propped retaining walls, multi-anchored retaining walls and soil nailed excavations. OBJECTIVES To learn the theories and methods related with theconception, the design, the construction and the monitoring of flexible earth retaining structures. SKILS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge: To describe the main concepts related with the behaviour of flexible earth retaining structures. Comprehension: To identify the appropriated methods of analysis and design and to select the adequated constructive solutions. Application: To calculate and to develop structural solutions for different scenarios, relaying on the current National and European structural codes. To draw structural solutions that illustrate the obtained design. Analysis: To discuss and compare different structural solutions, them taking into account the site constraints. Synthesis: To consider and to formulate solutions on the basis of alternative quality criteria and construction sustainability . Evaluation: To criticize solutions and to recommend new proposals that overcome shortcomings or present advantages. CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT Acquisition of a set of skills for the design of flexible earth retaining structures, involving the appropriate choice of the solutions and technologies, the analysis, the design and the detailing of the solutions, including the definition of the construction phases and the monitoring plans. RESEARCH IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Application of advanced methodologies of analysis of flexible earth retaining structures. Confrontation of the results with the ones from classic methodologies. CIVIL ENGINEERING PRACTICE


To learn the elaboration and the organization of the project of flexible earth retaining structures.

Program

1. Concept of flexible earth retaining structure. Soil-structure interaction. Soil-arch effect. Examples of earth retaining structures. 2. Cantilever retaining walls. 3. Single propped retaining walls. 4. Multi-propped retaining walls. 5. Multi-anchored retaining walls. 6. Constructive solutions. Sheet pile walls, concrete piled walls, Berlin-type walls, jet-grouting walls and large diameter shafts. 7. Hydraulic Instability. Bearing capacity (heave) analysis in soft soils. 8. Vertical stability of anchored walls. Global stability analysis. 9. Ground anchors. 10. Movements associated with excavations. 11. Monitoring of excavations. 12. Nailed excavations. DISTRIBUTION: Scientific content – 60% Technological content – 40%


Underground Works


5 ECTS 52,5 133


Knowledge about underground works, namely in the aspects related to the use of underground space, with the phenomena of theses works and the use of numerical and analytical solutions for the calculations. Geomechanical characterization of the ground for the design of underground structures. Use of empirical methodologies and use of different constructive processes. Interaction with existing infrastructures at surface and importance of the monitoring of these works.

Program

Perspectives about the use of underground space. Classification of underground works. Transportation works (road and railway tunnels, subways, stations). Underground storage works (natural gas, liquid hydrocarbon, waste products). Underground urban environment. Underground mining exploration. Underground work phenomena. Deformations due to the opening of a tunnel. Characteristic curves. Application of the convergence-confinement methodology. Surface tunnels. Analytical solutions for lined and non-lined tunnels. Numerical methodologies. Use of the software Phase2 for tunnel calculations. Geomechanical characterization. Preliminary studies. Conduction of the geological-geotechnical study. Preliminary design of underground structures using empirical methodologies. AFTES recommendations. Design of underground structures. Design sequence. Planning of the excavations. Use of blasting. NATM/SEM method. Road header and full face tunnel excavation machines. Open and closed type TBM’s, EPB solutions, slurry type shield. Different types of supports (bolts, shotcrete, metallic profiles, ground reinforcement, jet-grouting). Interaction between underground structures and existing infrastructures at surface. Tunneling induced surface displacements and damage to the existing infrastructures. Monitoring of underground works. Monitoring plan. Equipments. Alarm criteria.


Quality in Construction


5 ECTS 60 133


- To provide a wide comprehension of the specifics of the civil construction production environment; - To test the established student's knowledge in different and less common situations; - To demonstrate the importance of non-technical factors for the work of a Civil Engineer; - To present the framework and application of TQM and other Quality issues in the civil construction environment; - To define criteria for quality assessment depending on the position of the person involved; - To be critic upon one's own work; - To analyse and explore methodologies for increased efficiency in individual and collective work; - To develop just good common sense.

Program

Introduction: Presentation of the Module and its procedures. Motivation of the students to assume a position of pre-professionals and not just graduating pupils. Emphasis for the open discussion planned for the classes. Definition od Quality: Presentation of the Quality lexicon and explanation of its diverse frames. Explanation, in current words and with easy examples, of quality assurance procedures. Common questions and wrong ideas existing in current public opinion. Civil Construction Industry: Detailed description of the activity sequence needed to achieve a building end the functions performed by each actor. Specific stressing for the relationships between these activities in order to obtain a complete and real image of the operating way for the industry. The building as "current good" perspective. The Project Manager: Explanation of the difference between "Project" and the portuguese "Projecto" in the light of the references on this theme. Description of Functional and Projectized organisations. Demonstration of how the basic principles of Project Management, adequately adapted, can lead to the implementation of new professional attitudes and higher quality of the final product in civil construction. Methods for defining the expected quality of a service or a product in civil construction: Establishment of a critical analysis position concerning the work of the diverse team members; how to transmit, accurately, what is required and how to assess the result. To understand the importance of the final user in defining the expected quality.


Methods for Design Quality Evaluation: Demonstration of the advantages of a logical analysis of the activities sequence and design options. Understanding the existence of a wide database of sucesses and failures and how to use it to increase the quality of the final product. Use of MC/FEUP Method for the establishment of a conscience upon the different influence of all factors contributing for the development of a specific design. Evaluation and Quality Control of Execution: Detailed description of the two most common professional activities for newly graduated engineers – Site Supervision and Quality Control. Quality Assurance for the user: Understanding the difference between "responsible" and "guilty". Description of the more effective procedures to obtain a quality assurance easily enforced. Evaluation of Proposals and Bids: How to establish criteria and how to estimate its influence in the final result. How to develop evaluation reports for Owner analysis. Personal relationships in the Civil Construction Industry: Conscience of the wide diversity of technical and cultural profiles existing in this environment. Importance of hierarqy and aspects to be looked after while dealing with the different levels of competence and action. The Organisation of the Work of the Civil Construction Professional: To orientate the students in their first professional investments. How to mainatin a weel organised activity. How to develop documents adjusted to its technical purpose and recipients. The Professional Perspectives for the Future Civil Engineer: To describe to the students the various professional areas and their contours – both technical and economic – in particular concerning new graduates. The effort for developing quality work and strains to be dealt with in this trend.


Planning and Environmental Quality


5 ECTS 60 133


A) Scientific-formatives: conception of the methods and instruments of ambient qualification of the urban spaces in a perspective of sustainable development. B) Critical-formatives: development of the critical capacity on the problematic one of the urban quality.

Program

The nature of the ambient conflicts in the contexts urban and regional. - Techniques of Comment in Urban Planning; - Concept of permeability (physical and visual)dos urban spaces; - Importance of the interfaces public-private; - Concept of variety - forms, uses and factors: economies of scale and space specialization. - Concept of legibility; - physical Forms and standards of activity - difficulties to the reading of the urban spaces; - Concept of robustness-polyvalence; Analysis of the robustness to the great e to the small scale. - Concept of wealth of the urban spaces felt Importance and paper of the diverse ones in the perception of the city. - Concept and importance of the personalization of the public and private spaces; The Territorial Planning as instrument of control of the quality of the environment. - Indicating of quality of the urban environment; - Advantages and disadvantages of the planning - particular case of the fulfillment of the Principle of the Paying Polluting agent. Joint of the planning with the instruments of the environment politics. Ambient qualification and urban sustainability. - green Structure and sustainability; - Principles of the sustainable urban management.


Transport Systems


5 ECTS 52,5 133


Increase the general knowledge of the students in the field of transportation.

Program

Historical evolution, in terms of technology and organization, of the different transport modes (air, maritime, road and rail). Organization of the markets of the different transport modes. Transport Economics.


Railways


5 ECTS 60 133


The study of railways as a mean of transportation; main characteristics of railways infrastructures and materials At the end of the semester, students should: a) be capable of understanding and developing applications b) be capable of applying their knowledge to solve problems and new situations in various contexts. c) be capable of incorporating knowledge, dealing with complex situations with lack of information. They should also take into account their ethic and social responsibilities. d) a long-life learning in a self-oriented and autonomous way.

Program

Railways: characteristics Evolution of railways Static and dynamic analysis of railway tracks Construction and route of a railway track Stress of materials on a track; hunting movement; guiding strength Analysis of mechanical behaviour of the elements that compose the infrastructure Railway track capacity High-speed and tilting train technology


Maritime Works 1


5 ECTS 52,5 133


This course aims to acquaint students with physical aspects of interfaces and interaction in maritime and coastal zones, through maritime hydrodynamics and coastal hydromorphology. This course aims to act as an introduction to conception, design, execution and observation of maritime and port structures. Environmental issues Learning Outcomes (CDIO Sylllabus): Core engineering fundamental knowledge Advanced engineering fundamental knowledge Engineering reasoning and problem solving Experimentation and knowledge discovery System thinking Personal Skills and Attitudes Professional Skills and Attitudes Teamwork Communications External and societal context Conceiving and engineering systems Designing Implementing

Program

Tides, winds and currents; maritime agitation; generation and propagation; Airy’s theory Structural components and techniques: design, hydraulic and structural behaviour, dimensioning and construction features. Wave propagation and deformation in coastal areas; agitation on structural elements (Morison); applications


Maritime Works 2


5 ECTS 60 133


Physical processes of interaction of sea waves with solid boundaries and structures. Laboratorial and numerical techniques for wave modelling and design. Introduction to port planning. Harbour and coastal structures design. Environmental problems related with harbours. Learning Outcomes (CDIO Sylllabus): Core engineering fundamental knowledge Advanced engineering fundamental knowledge Engineering reasoning and problem solving Experimentation and knowledge discovery System thinking Personal Skills and Attitudes Professional Skills and Attitudes Teamwork Communications External and societal context Conceiving and engineering systems Designing Implementing

Program

Maritime Hydraulics (2nd part): Wave action on coastal and harbour structures (cont.). Wave propagation and interaction (cont.). Modelling. Physical modelling. Long period waves. Irregular waves. Wave spectra. Structural components and construction techniques (2nd part): Design of coastal protection structures. Planning of ports: physical planning, berth and terminal design, equipments, marinas, dredging works. Environmental issues: coastal environments, estuarine systems, EIA (Environmental impact assessment) and fight against pollution.


SECOND SEMESTER


Structural Analysis II


7 ECTS 90 188


Presentation and quarrel of the method of displacements, matrical formularization, for analysis of reticulated structures in linear regimen, plain and three-dimensional, and its point of view developments of its practical application, namelly if it relates to its use in the automatic calculation. Presentation of the general aspects of the method of the finite elements. Dynamic analysis of structures applied simple the structural systems. Introduction to the geometric non linear analysis and plastic analysis. The study of the structural methods analysis is followed by the concern to increase the degree of understanding of the structures behavior, of the point of view of the distribution of efforts and displacements.

Program

Ch1 - Matrix Analysis using Displacement Method Matrix form of Displacement Method. Assembling stiffness matrices of bars and composition of global stiffness matrix of the structure. Using matrix analysis to structures with sloped bars. Transformation matrix of displacement and forces from local to global axis. Sistematization of displacement method matrix formulation. Introduction to structural computer analysis. General outline of a computer program for structural analysis. Analysis of 3D bar structures and presentation of the corresponding matrix formulation. Ch2 - Introduction to Finite Element Method General aspects of formulation and analogy with displacement method. Shape functions and element stiffness matrix. Main types of elements and its application: 2D and 3D elements; slabs; shells. Practical uses of FEM. Ch3 - Hardy-Cross method Introduction to the method. Notion of distribution and transmission coefficient. Particular cases of HC method. Application of HC method to structures with freedom of displacement of nodes. Indirect HC method. Analysis of a structure considering different number of unknowns. relationship between the different types of stiffnes matrices. Matrix condensation. Ch4 - Introduction to Structural Dynamics Basic concepts of Structural Dynamics. Formulation of the fundamental equation of dynamic equilibrium. Free movement without dampening. Notions of frequency and vibation period. Free movement with dampening. Notion of dampening coefficient. Response to a sine- wave action. Factor of dynamic amplification. Ressonance response. Response to a sine-wave action with dampening. Detrmination of the response to any type of action using the decomposition with


Fourier series. Characterization of seismic action. Structures subject to support movement. Determination of the effects of earthquakes. Response spectrum. Notion of behaviour coefficient. Introduction to dynamic of systems with several degrees of freedom. Ch5 - Geometric nonlinear analysis of frames Update of bar analysis using second order effects. Geometric stiffnes matrix of a bar and of a frame. Structural analysis including second order effects. Determination of critical loads and buckling modes (P-delta). Simplified methods of analysis of second order actions. Codes of practice. Ch6 - Plastic analysis of structures Update of the concepts of plastic moment and failure (collapse) mechanisms. Partial and system failure (collapse). Theorems of plastic analysis: plastic and cinematic. Determination of failure (collapse) forces of a given system. Automation of plastic analysis.


Soil Mechanics II


6 ECTS 75 160


Introduction to the concepts, theories and methods used in Civil Engineering for the design of works and structures whose stability relies on the mechanical behaviour of soil masses.

Program

Classical theories of lateral earth pressure. At-rest state of stress. Rankine active and passive states. Strains associated with Rankine states. Active and passive thrusts. Caquot-Kérisel tables. Coulomb theory. Mononobe-Okabe theory to estimate active and passive pressures under seismic conditions. Design of gravity retaining walls. Modes of failure. Global safety factors. Limit state design and partial safety factors in Geotechnics. Introduction to Eurocode 7 - Geotechnical Design. Stability of slopes and embankments. Solutions for infinite slopes. Wedge method. Fellenius and Bishop methods. Stability of embankments on soft soils. Methods for the improvement of stability. Stability of cuttings in cohesive soils. Stabilization of natural slopes. The role of observation. In situ testing versus laboratory testing. Penetration tests: SPT, CPTU (piezocone) and dynamic probing. Vane-shear test. Cross-hole seismic test. Plate load test. Pressuremeter tests: Ménard and self-boring pressuremeter. Shallow foundations. Bearing capacity. Theoretical solution and correction factors for shape, inclination of the load and influence of a rigid boundary and account for the eccentricity of the load. Immediate settlement. Elastic solution and semi-empirical corrections. Criteria for evaluating soil deformability modulus for estimating the settlement. Allowable settlement. Effect of soil-structure interaction on the distribution of the loads on the foundations and on the induced settlements. Introduction to pile foundations. Bearing capacity. Classical method and empirical method based on the results of CPT or DMT tests. Compaction. Basic concepts. Compaction curve. Proctor test. Energy of compaction. Compaction in the lab versus compaction in the field. Compaction equipments. Control of compaction in the field.


Roads II


6,5 ECTS 75 174


This course aims to train students to design a municipal road by themselves, or to be in a team controlled by a road engineering in order to design road arteries. At the end of the semester, students should: 1- be capable of understanding and developing applications 2- be capable of applying their knowledge to solve problems and new situations in various contexts. 3- be capable of incorporating knowledge, dealing with complex situations with lack of information. They should also take into account their ethic and social responsibilities. 4- be capable of communicating their conclusions unambiguously.

Program

Longitudinal section: the study of geometric elements that constitute the grade line- slopes and ramps. Estradas de Portugal (Portuguese governing council of the autonomous roads) rules. Cross section: functions and characteristics of the constituting elements of a cross section of a road; drainage structures. Traffic: basic concepts of capacity and volume of service. Its calculation on two-lane roads and motorways; Earthworks: cross sections; calculation of volumes and mass distribution. Road geotechnics: exploration plans, seismic refraction surveying and CBR tests. Pavements: overview on different kinds of pavements (description and comparison); detailed study of flexible structures


Structural Concrete II


8 ECTS 90 214


To understand the theories and models of analysis of framed structures, slabs and foundations under service and ultimate load conditions. - To discuss the detailing rules to be applied, as specified in the regulations for concrete structures. - To introduce students to the design of reinforced concrete structures, of the types described above. Learning Outcomes (CDIO): Advanced engineering fundamental knowledge (applications) Engineering reasoning and problem solving Experimentation and knowledge discovery Core engineering fundamental knowledge Personal skills and attitudes (creative thinking, curiosity and lifelong learning, time and resource management) Professional skills and attitudes (professional ethics, integrity, responsibility and accountability) External and societal context (roles and responsibility of engineers, the impact of engineering on society, society regulation of engineering) Conceiving and engineering systems (setting system goals and requirements, modelling of system and ensuring goals can be met, development project management) Designing Implementing

Program

1. Serviceability limit states. Behaviour of structures under service load conditions. Shrinkage and creep effects. Durability of structures. Service limit states of cracking and deformation. 2. Design of columns with regards to instability (second order effects). 3. Analysis and design of framed structures. Models for structural analysis. Simplified methods for structural analysis and verification. Specific rules for the design and detailing of reinforced concrete structures. Examples. 4. Design of slabs and stairs. Analysis of slabs. Design of flat slabs. Waffle slabs. Design of stairs.


5. Concrete foundations. Introduction. Column footings and wall footings. Foundations shared by several columns and inverted slabs as foundations. Pile caps.


Hydrology and Water Resources


6,5 ECTS 75 175


This course aims to acquaint all the undergraduate students in Civil Engineering with knowledge that will prepare them for the design in the following areas of hydrology: surface water, water resources management and urban stormwater drainage systems. General information about hydroelectric plants.

Program

HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES AND WATERSHEDS Physiographic characteristics. Fluvial geomorphology. Rainfall prediction. Hydrologic analysis. Flood prediction. Extreme events. Reservoir flood routing. Flood mitigation and flood control. Preventing and corrective measures. River training and channel protection incorporating environmental objectives. Geographycal Information Systems. WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Water resources availability and constraints. Institutional framework. The Water Framework Directive. River Basin Plans. National System for Water Resources Information. URBAN DRAINAGE Urban watersheds. Flow and flood prediction for urban catchments. Design of storm sewer systems. Design regulations. Pipe network and design. Technical components. Rain water quality. New concepts. DAMS AND RESERVOIRS Main characteristics and purposes. Different kinds of dams. Hydraulic and technical components. Safety devices. Socio and environmental impacts. Examples.


Technology of Construction


5,5 ECTS 60 145


Introduction to Technology of Construction; waterproofing and drainage of foundations. Walls. Pavements. Coverings. Windows and protections. Water and sewage installation in buildings. The project, work and quality. Learning Outcomes: Understanding Application To structure information Self-oriented study Interpretation of results Written communication Formulation of problems Project management Time management Integration of knowledge Project (analysis, specification, project and validation)

Program

Foundations; most common types of foundations; waterproofing and drainage of foundations Walls. Types of walls. Structural masonry walls. Wall revetments. Masonry wall crack. Wall moisture. Floors. Solid floor- casings. Floors with prefabricated elements. Floor revetment- rules of quality Roofs- structure of roofs; discontinuous revetment of roofs; flat roof Windows and protections. Types of windows. Characterization of windows. Water and sewage installation in buildings. Water installation. Water and sewage installation in buildings. Water installation. Sewage installation. Complementary organs of installation. Regulation. The project, the work and the quality. The working site. The work. Quality in construction.


Urban Environment and Transport Planning


5 ECTS 45 135


To provide instruments for the description and interpretation of current problems of urban environment and transport. To present and discuss strategies, methodologies and instruments for urban environment and transport policies and planning.

Program

Theoretical classes CHAPTER 1- Problems: nature, meaning and extension of environmental conflicts in urban areas. The urban environment in the contemporary city; Quality factors; Problems of measurement and forecast of urban environment quality; Indicators and quality index; Examples Environmental conflicts; Introduction to Environment economics and Natural resources; Public goods and externalities; price system and allocation levels of natural resources. Civil code agenda regarding environmental conflicts; potentialities and limitations; critique; Introduction to environmental law The need of administrative intervention in environmental conflicts: why?; Typology of tools of environmental law and their relation to product-consumption model CHAPTER 2 Methodologies: organization of urban spaces; characteristics; diagnosis and forecast Brief reference to the main components of natural biophysical system (topography, climate, geology, geomorphology, soils, water resources and biological resources) and to anthropic biophysical system (soil use, landscape, heritage, environmental pollution) Case Study 1- Localization of equipment (inter-municipal sanitary landfill) – Application of geographic information system (GIS) to variables of planning of natural and anthropic biophysical systems. Socio-economic system; Introduction to demography; the importance of demography in urban and regional planning; main demographic variables Study trip Methods of demographic projection; direct and indirect methods: extrapolation


(polynomial, exponential, linear regression, multilinear regression), Comparatives, Ratios and Components. Introduction to cohort survival method (also known as demographic components) The economic performance of cities; localization economies; agglomeration economies; uneconomic localization and agglomeration; effects of technological changes on external economies; measure of economic performance of cities; Housing; main domains of analysis and planning of housing; housing pressure and housing discomfort; construction dynamic; distributive aspects: ways of housing accommodation Communal facilities; main typologies; facilities programming and communal facilities networks: amount and type of equipment; assessment of facility networks and localization criteria; operation models and extension of the design criteria of facility networks Case study 2- strategic plan for sustainable development of the municipality of Maia; presentation and discussion of the general guidelines of the plan and main proposals Transport and urban environment; relation between transports and soil use; mobility and accessibilities; traditional model of planning; introduction to the general model of transport: trips; distribution of trips; routes; modal choice; examples of municipal policies for transports; Techniques of regional economic analysis which are relevant to urban and metropolitan spaces; introduction to shift-share analysis; calculation of share and shift; results typology and critical interpretation; examples and application Input-output analysis; matrix formulation; table of technical coefficients; concept of multiplier; presentation and discussion of an example and application CHAPTER 3- Ideologies: strategic vision and sustainable development: perspectives and objectives of intervention Sustainable development: objectives and background; the biogeophysical environment in territory planning. Territory planning in Portugal;


Master in Civil Engineering Thesis


30 ECTS 180 800


The development of the Master Thesis should take into account the following skills: - Acquire knowledge in a particular area of Civil Engineering, using the research activity, innovation or development of professional skills; - Ability to integrate knowledge, handle complex issues, develop solutions and make judgments in situations of limited or incomplete information, including reflections on the implications and ethical and social responsibilities that result from those solutions and those judgments; - Being able to communicate their outcomes, knowledge and arguments, in a clear and unambiguous way.

Program

The thesis program defines the objectives, the tasks and the schedule for all the semester. This program is proposed by the thesis supervisor and should be approved by the Director of the Course after consulting the Scientific Committee.

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