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SAHC - Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions – (M.Sc.)
University of Minho
Department of Civil Engineering
| Application Deadline: | January 10 (non-EU) ; May 31 (all students) ; September 10 (all students) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 8,000 | ||
| Location: | Braga / Portugal / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 10 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The objective of the MSc is to offer an advanced education programme on the engineering of conservation of structures, with a focus on architectural heritage. The Master combines the diversity of expertise at leading European universities in the field, offering education oriented to a multidisciplinary understanding of structural conservation through the involvement of experts from complementary fields (engineers, architects, materials scientists and others). Students face top level structural analysis knowledge in a research oriented environment, with close cooperation with the industry and a focus on problem solving.
The Master will provide a cross-disciplinary education comprising engineering oriented issues (experimental techniques, computer modelling, structural analysis, seismic behaviour and structural dynamics, repairing and strengthening techniques, surveying, monitoring, etc.) with more general methodological or philosophical concepts (history of construction and restoration, principles and methodology of conservation, etc.).
The main focus of this training is the application of scientific principles in analysis, innovation and practice of conservation of monuments and historical constructions worldwide. The course will combine the very recent advances in research and development with activities oriented to practical applications. In turn, the course will pay significant attention to the regional differences shown by the architectural heritage and historical construction techniques within Europe or at World scale.
Contents
The MSc has duration of one academic year and is held on a rotating basis among partners. Coursework (October - March) is concentrated in two countries each year and dissertation work (April - July) is divided by all involved Institutions. It is expected that students carry out the entire coursework in one location and the dissertation in another location. For 2007/2008 and odd years, the coursework will be held in Portugal and Czech Republic. For 2008/2009 and even years, the coursework will be held in Italy and Spain. The study programme is composed of eight units, with six sequential units, one unit project-based and one dissertation. The units are as follows:
* SA 1: History of Construction and of Conservation
* SA 2: Structural Analysis Techniques
* SA 3: Seismic Behaviour and Structural Dynamics
* SA 4: Inspection and Diagnosis
* SA 5: Repairing and Strengthening Techniques
* SA 6: Restoration and Conservation of Materials
* SA 7: Integrated Project
* SA 8: Dissertation
Units SA 1 to SA 6 are arranged as a mix of theory and application, in a context of a project-led education. The Integrated Project is s truly project-based course, includes a mini group project to solve a real engineering problem, with site visits, and the preparation of a proposal work plan for the dissertation. Lectures are held from 9:30h to 12:30h and individual/group work is carried out at University from 14:00h to 19:00h.
The Dissertation aims at developing research and/or professional competences in the field of conservation and restoration of architectural heritage structures.
The degree awarded is a Master´s degree, provided as a double degree from the institutions involved.
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Requirements
The admission requirements for students wishing to enrol in the Master Course are a good quality degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications. Architects whishing to apply should have a solid background in structures. Typically, students are expected to have a higher education degree with four or five years. Exceptionally, a higher education degree with three years will be accepted.
Students from non-English speaking countries are required to have one of the following certificates: TOEFL certificate paper based (minimum score 525), TOEFL certificate internet based (minimum score 72), IELTS certificate (minimum score 6.5) or other recognized language proficiency certificate.
Admission is subjected to the approval of the Master Committee, and is based upon the applicant's ability and motivation, recommendation letters and language skills.
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