IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) STRUCTURES IV Code 22204121
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (2010)
Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
4 Compulsory Fourth 1Q
Language
Català
Department Predepartment Architecture Unit
Coordinator
MARIN SELLARES, LAIA
E-mail rodrigo.martin@urv.cat
laia.marin@urv.cat
Lecturers
MARTIN SAIZ, RODRIGO
MARIN SELLARES, LAIA
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General description and relevant information Subject to acquire the necessary knowledge for the calculation of surface foundations and retaining walls. With an introduction of ground mechanics and deep foundations.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A15 Ability to conceive, calculate, design and integrate and execute structures into buildings and urban developments.
 A18 Ability to conceive, calculate, design and integrate foundation solutions into buildings and urban developments.
 A21 Ability to apply technical and contruction regulations.
 A22 Ability to preserve building structures, foundations and civil work.
 A31 Adequate knowledge of solid, continuous media and soil mechanics.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B2 Resoldre problemes complexos de forma efectiva en el camp de l'Arquitectura.
 B3 Critical, logical and creative thinking, and an ability to innovate
 B4 Autonomy, responsibility and initiative
 B6 Clear and effective communication of information, ideas, problems and solutions in public or a specific technical field
 B8 Management of complex technical or professional projects
 B12 Intuition Mecanica
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C2 Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies
 C3 Be able to manage information and knowledge
 C4 Be able to express themselves correctly both orally and in writing in one of the two official languages of the URV

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A15 capacity to conceive, design and calculate structures and foundations of buildings and urban developments, and integration of structural solutions in the building project.
 A18 Applied knowledge of technical and construction regulations in the design and calculation of building structures.
 A21 Applied knowledge of technical and construction regulations in the design and calculation of building structures.
 A22 Conservation of building structures, foundations and civil work.
 A31 Applied knowledge of solid, continuous and soil mechanics.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B2 Draw up strategies to solve problems.
 B3 Identify things that need to be improved in complex situations and contexts.
 B4 Take correct decisions confidently, consistently and systematically.
 B6 Draft documents with the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy and register, and illustrate concepts using the appropriate conventions: formats, titles, footnotes, captions, etc.
 B8 Appraise and prioritize the needs and resources in a real intervention context, paying particular attention to the needs that are the objective of the project.
 B12 Interpret the relation between shape and structural function
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C2 Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
 C3 Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.
 C4 Produce written texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Soil formations Definition of the soil and main elements that make it up
Classification of rocks.
Soil formation and sedimentation types.
Effects of water
2. Soil Caracteristics Size and shape of particles.
Granular floor structure.
Structure of fine floors.
Clays and their minerals.
Granumétrico analysis and types of classifications.
Granulometric curves.
Classification according to Casagrande.
Unified system.
3. Fisic caractristics Weight, volume and passivity parameter.
Definition of different densities.
Relative capacities and densities.
State of tension.
4. Soil mecanic caractristics Introduction to the Möhor circle.
Curve intrinsic resistance.
Direct cut test.
Simple compression test.
Triaxial assay
5. Plastic balance Distribution of tennis at one point.
Circle of breakage, straight of intrinsic resistance.
Coulomb equation.
Breaking plans.
6. Calculation of a wall Rankine plastic balance.
Rankine's stress theory
Coulomb's stress theory
Friction between ground and wall ...
7. Reatining wall Walls working by gravity.
Walls working flexion.
Walls with buttresses.
Action of water
Total stability of the set.
Calculation of the wall.
8. Shallow fundations Collapse burden.
Cohesive land.
Terzaghi expression.
Expression by Brinch Hansen.
Foundation in slope.
Percial breakdown
9. Fondations dessign Types of foundations
Distribution of contact tensions.
Centering beams
Rigid and flexible shoe calculation and comparison.
Soil flooded
Stratified floor
10. Brace in fonadations Variation in the distribution of tensions.
Wölfer method.
Simplified method
11. Type of fondations Deep foundations
Piles
Dyaphragm walls
Different loads

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
A15
1 0 1
Lecture
A15
A21
A22
A31
B3
B6
B8
B12
15 15 30
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
B2
B12
C3
11 11 22
Assignments
A31
B3
B4
B8
C3
2 14 16
Presentations / oral communications
B3
B6
B8
C4
0.5 0.5 1
Problem solving, exercises
A15
A18
A21
A22
B2
B3
C3
2 8 10
Personal attention
B2
1 1 2
 
Extended-answer tests
A15
A18
A21
A22
A31
B2
B3
B4
B12
C3
6 12 18
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activities aimed at taking contact and collecting information from students and presenting the subject.
Lecture Exposure of the contents of the subject.
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom Formulation, analysis, discussion and resolution of a problem or exercise related to the topic of the subject.
Assignments The work carried out by the student.
Presentations / oral communications Oral presentation for students of a particular topic or a job (upon written presentation).
Problem solving, exercises Formulation, analysis, discussion and resolution of a problem or exercise related to the theme of the course, on the part of the student.
Personal attention Time that each teacher has reserved to attend and answer questions to students.

Personalized attention
Description
It will be indicated by the professor the first day of class.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Assignments
A31
B3
B4
B8
C3
A group course work will be done 15
Presentations / oral communications
B3
B6
B8
C4
The course work will be presented in front of the class. 5
Problem solving, exercises
A15
A18
A21
A22
B2
B3
C3
There will be some exercices indicateds during the class, that will have to be delivered. 5
Extended-answer tests
A15
A18
A21
A22
A31
B2
B3
B4
B12
C3
There will be two exams during the course, the valor of eachone is 37.5%. 75
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

To be able to pass the cours is nedeed a minimum of 4/10 in each part. Moreover to deliver and present in fornt of the class the course work.


Sources of information

Basic Ministerio de Fomento, Instrucción del Hormigon EHE-08, ,
Ministerio de Vivenda, Documento Basico Seguridad Estructural Cimientos SE-C, ,
Jiménez Salas, J.A., Geotécnia y Cimientos I. Propiedades de los suelos y las rocas., , Editorial Rueda
Jiménez Salas, J.A., Geotécnia y Cimientos II. Mecánica de los suelos y las rocas., , Editorial Rueda
Terzaghi, Karl, Mecánica de los suelos en ingenieria práctica., , Editorial El Ateneo S.A.
Gonzalez Caballero, Matilde, El terreno., , Edicions UPC. Gili

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