IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
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
joaquimenric.roset@urv.cat
Lecturers
MARTIN SAIZ, RODRIGO
MARIN SELLARES, LAIA
ROSET PIÑOL, JOAQUIM ENRIC
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General description and relevant information <div>The course is scheduled to be taught in person and this presence will be maintained if the regulations that may be issued by the health authorities and other competent bodies do not say otherwise, and the capacity requirements allow it. If there are changes they will be reported to the Moodle space of the subject.</div><div><br /></div><p> Subject to acquire the necessary knowledge for the calculation of surface foundations and retaining walls. With an introduction of ground mechanics and deep foundations. </p>

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
 CT3-G Solve problems critically, creatively and innovatively in their field
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

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
 CT3-G Identify the situation as a problem in the field and be sufficiently motivated to face up to it
Follow a systematic method to divide a problem into parts, identify the causes and apply the knowledge specific to the discipline
Design a new solution by using all the resources necessary to cope with the problem
Include the details of the proposed solution in a realistic model
Reflect on the model proposed, find shortcomings and suggest improvements
Type C Code Learning outcomes

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
15 15 30
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A18
11 11 22
Assignments
A31
CT3-G
2 14 16
Presentations / oral communications
A21
0.5 0.5 1
Problem solving, exercises
A31
CT3-G
2 8 10
Personal attention
1 1 2
 
Extended-answer tests
A15
A18
A21
A22
A31
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
CT3-G
A group course work will be done 15
Presentations / oral communications
A21
The course work will be presented in front of the class. 5
Problem solving, exercises
A31
CT3-G
There will be some exercices indicateds during the class, that will have to be delivered. 5
Extended-answer tests
A15
A18
A21
A22
A31
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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Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
STRUCTURES III/22204120
STRUCTURES II/22204119
GEOTECHNICS/22204116
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