Class Communication Paths

The Communication Paths Curricular Unit falls within the field of Civil Engineering with a focus on specialization in Transport, in order to train students in the design, construction, maintenance and management of road infrastructures, as well as geological and geotechnical aspects, drainage components and materials used in paving, geometry and road safety and construction techniques.

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Main Components of Road Infrastructure Identification, caracterization and description of Road Infrastructure Components Earthworks Objectives and Components. Geological and Geotechnical Characterization. Material Characteristics and Classification. Construction Techniques. Soil Treatment Drainage Objectives and Components of the Drainage System. General Design Methodology for Drainage System Components Paving Pavement Functions. Paving Materials and Construction Units. Pavement Composition and Design. Pavement Construction Techniques.

Throughout the course, active methodologies are used to support the teaching and learning process that place students at the center of the teaching-learning process. Strategies such as Project-Based Learning, which promotes real-world problem-solving through collaborative and interdisciplinary work, and seminars, which encourage critical reflection, scientific communication, and in-depth thematic exploration, stand out. The use of artificial intelligence as an innovative support tool complements these approaches, offering personalized resources, simulations, and data analysis that enrich the learning experience and foster the development of technical and analytical skills.

1. Antunes, V. Apontamentos da unidade curricular de Vias de Comunicação, Lisboa: Universidade Lusófona. 2. Branco, F., Pereira, P.; Picado-Santos, L. (2005) Pavimentos rodoviários, Coimbra: Livraria Almedina. 3. IEP (2001) Manual de drenagem superficial em vias de comunicação, Almada: Instituto das Estradas de Portugal. 4. IEP (1995) Manual de concepção de pavimentos para a rede rodoviária nacional, Almada: Instituto das Estradas de Portugal. 5. Wright P.; Dixon K. (2004) Highway engineering (7th edition), Hoboken: John Wiley and Sons.