Building Materials I
Objectives
The subject of Construction Materials assumes a fundamental importance in the training of the students, as it provides the bases that will allow them to obtain an adequate performance in the other subjects of the "Construction" group. But in addition to that fact, the subject also teaches terminal knowledge, which can be applied directly in practical life.
The importance of the subject must be assessed individually by each student, either along their academic path, or fundamentally in their future practical life. But it is still significant that in the surveys carried out in the subject of Construction Materials, it emerges as one of the two subjects considered as most useful for the professional activity of our former students.
Perhaps more important than the topics taught is the objective of fostering and stimulating the critical spirit and a certain way of evaluating the performance of the materials, which could prove to be a particularly useful instrument at a time when the development of new materials is done at an accelerated pace, making full coverage impossible in a single academic year and making it impossible to envision the type of future developments and trends. It is therefore a question of providing our students with the instruments of analysis that will allow them to deal with the materials of the next generation, regardless of their nature and sophistication.
General characterization
Code
1837
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Fernando Manuel dos Anjos Henriques
Hours
Weekly - 6
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
-
Bibliography
ADDLESON, L.; RICE, C. - Performance of materials in buildings. Oxford, Butterworth Heinemann, 1995.
CANHA da PIEDADE, A. - Pedras naturais. Lisboa, IST, 1979.
SOUSA COUTINHO, A. - Fabrico e propriedades do betão. Lisboa, LNEC, 1988.
SOUSA COUTINHO, A. - Fabrico e propriedades do betão. Lisboa, LNEC, 1988.
IPQ - Cimentos. Definições, composição, especificações e critérios de conformidade. Lisboa, IPQ, 1991. NP 2064.
IPQ - Cimentos. Condições de fornecimento e recepção. Lisboa, IPQ, 1991. NP 2065.
HENRIQUES, F.A. - Gesso. Monte da Caparica, FCT, 1996. Apontamentos da disciplina de Materiais de Construção.
SOUSA COUTINHO, A. - Aços das armaduras do betão armado e do betão pré-esforçado. Lisboa, LNEC, 1983. Curso de Formação em Edifícios.
D''''''''''''''''ARGA E LIMA, J. - Betão armado. Armaduras. Aspectos gerais. Lisboa, LNEC, 1988.
Teaching method
Available soon
Evaluation method
FREQUENCY:
Participation in practical classes is mandatory. There are 3 types of practical classes (see semester planning): Lab1, Lab 2 and N.
The student obtains frequency in the discipline if the total of absences
a) participation in 5 Lab 1 classes + 2 Lab 2 classes
b) participation in 4 classes like Lab 1 + 4 classes like Lab2
c) participation in 3 Lab 1 classes + 5 Lab 2 classes
Attendance in practical classes is determined with a tolerance of 5 minutes after the start of each class, after which there will be a marked absence.
EVALUATION RULES
2 tests (9.5 val. each) and an individual laboratory record on the subject of classes type Lab1 (1 val.)
Final grades higher than 16 imply an oral test. Failure to attend the oral exam determines that the final grade is 16.
CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR 2020/1
If there is an interruption of the presential classes, the following changes may be adopted (depending on the time when the situation occurs)
Frequency
- type N classes may be counted in substitution for type 2 Lab
- if there are not enough practical classes, the frequency regime will be suspended (ie there will be no frequency in the semester)
Evaluation
If it is not possible to take the 1st test, the evaluation will be made with a laboratory test on the date of the 1st test (1 val.) and a final exam (19 val.)
Subject matter
. Materials performance and its measurement; mechanical, physical and chemical properties. . Steel, types and characteristics, corrosion of metals, metals used in construction.
. Natural stones, types, extraction, conditions of use.
. Aggregates, nature, types, grain size distribution, mixes of aggregates.
. Binders, limes, gypsum, types of cements their characteristics and behaviour; structure of hydrated cement.
. Ceramics, bricks and tiles, formats, types and characteristics.
Programs
Programs where the course is taught: