Concerning reinforced concrete and steel structures, knowing thoroughly the properties of materials and corresponding deterioration mechanisms under external and internal actions. To have basic knowledge as regards the assessment of structures with the results of inspections. To know how to interpret inspection reports in order to allow identifying anomalies and their possible causes. To know thoroughly the relevant rehabilitation techniques used currently taking into account the materials, systems and methods. To implement o acquired knowledge to a practical case of rehabilitation project – RC or steel – identifying associated problems considering, with critical approach, several hypothetical solutions and/or an assembly of these. Introduction to the maintenance of structures

To know how to interpret inspection reports in order to allow identifying anomalies and their possible causes. To know thoroughly the relevant rehabilitation techniques used currently taking into account the materials, systems and methods. To implement o acquired knowledge to a practical case of rehabilitation project – RC or steel – identifying associated problems considering, with critical approach, several hypothetical solutions and/or an assembly of these. Introduction to the maintenance of structures

Chapter 1 - Summarized History of Reinforced concrete structures

Chapter 2 - Assessment of state and performance of constructions.

Chapter 3 - Inspection techniques and diagnosis

Chapter 4 - Anomalies e causes

Chapter 5 - Assessment of assembled information on a construction and project definition

Chapter 6 - Rehabilitation and reinforcement techniques on RC structures Chapter 7 - Steel Construction. Construction in iron/steel. Assessment. Inspection Techniques. Anomalies and causes. Rehabilitation (repair) and reinforcement techniques.

The teaching methodologies used are based on the expository method, using audiovisual media, to the theoretical contents complemented with the analysis of case studies related to constructive pathology with the technologies, the design and the execution of maintenance and rehabilitation works. Case studies. A script will be prepared, by the Professor, with specific guidelines for the development of practical work. Throughout the semester, these will be accompanied by the teacher to clarify doubts and to foster critical analysis, developing the technical autonomy. Conducting study visits to maintenance work or rehabilitation. Technical seminars. E-learning activities will be encouraged to research, analysis and comment on themes related to the syllabus