MASTER IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Especialization in Structures and Geotechnics

The specialisation in Structures and Geotechnics provides in-depth training in the fields of design, analysis and construction of civil engineering structures and infrastructures, based on a rational combination of structural materials and soils in new or existing sustainable constructions. The specialisation goes into depth on subjects from the Bachelor’s Degree, such as strength of materials, theory of structures, soil mechanics and structural concrete, bases of structural engineering and geotechnical engineering. Graduates are particularly suited to the design of structures and geotechnical works. They also have the appropriate basic training to be part of design and construction teams in major public works.

Study Plan

1st Year

2nd Year

1st semester

2nd semester

1st semester

2nd semester

Structural Engineering
Building Pathology and Retrofit
Territory and Transport Engineering
Hidrology and Urban Hydraulics
Geotechnical Engineering

Economics and Management
Construction Management
Design of Concrete Structures
Numerical Methods in Structures and Geotechnics
Transferable Skills

Choose 2 of the following courses:
+ Steel and composite structures
+ Road and Rail Infrastructures
+ Any Course of M.EC specializations

Foundations

Choose 4 of the following courses:
+ Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
+ Structural Design
+ Prestressed Structures
+ Bridges
+ Rehabilitation and Strengthening of Structures and Foundations
+ Earth Retaining Structures
+ Underground Works
+ Circular Construction
+ Construction Monitoring and Observation
+ Any Course of UPorto (2nd cycle)

Dissertation