The Master’s in Civil Infrastructure Engineering offers a high-level specialization designed for design engineers and on-site specialists seeking to optimize every phase of the life cycle of linear infrastructure projects. You will delve into the design and calculation essential to civil engineering, applying your knowledge to real-world construction scenarios and facilitating efficient project execution. This program introduces you to advanced construction procedures, from the selection of materials such as steel, concrete, and wood, to the management of complex excavations, blasting, and earthworks, addressing the technical and logistical challenges inherent in each stage. You will develop a strategic vision for project planning and the inspection of operational infrastructure, proposing innovative improvements and sustainable solutions. You will address slope analysis and stability, gaining a thorough understanding of geotechnical soils and their classification, which will enable you to make critical decisions regarding the design and safety of foundations and retaining structures, while considering geological and environmental risks. Through this training, you will enhance your ability to lead large-scale civil infrastructure projects, integrating a perspective that spans from theoretical conception to the commissioning and maintenance of tunnels and other underground structures, significantly improving the management of construction projects and their resilience.
Objectives
• Oversee the planning and execution of linear construction projects, integrating advanced design, engineering, and construction techniques. • Develop innovative strategies to optimize construction processes, taking into account materials such as steel, concrete, and wood. • Effectively manage the excavation, blasting, and earthwork phases, applying advanced techniques and selecting appropriate machinery. • Analyze the stability of slopes and foundations, applying geotechnical principles to ensure structural safety and durability. • Apply advanced technical solutions for the inspection and maintenance of operational infrastructure. • Propose substantial improvements in the design and structural analysis of structures, foundations, and retaining elements, based on current regulations and industry best practices. • Integrate project management tools and digital technologies to optimize the planning and execution of civil infrastructure projects. • Assess and manage risks associated with infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and technical and economic feasibility.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Introduction: Manufacturing and Types
Reinforcing Steel for Concrete
Types of Structural Steel
Galvanized steel
Aluminum
Types of Concrete. Special Concrete
Mechanical Properties of Concrete
Design of Shallow Foundations
Sizing of Short Brackets
Cracking in Reinforced Concrete
Wood: Properties and Construction Products
Calculation of Dowel-Type Wood Joints (I): Nails
Calculation of Dowel-Type Wood Joints (II): Clamps, Bolts, Pins, and Lag Screws
Calculation of Wood Joinery: Joints and Screwless Connections
Wood Dimensioning in Fire Conditions
Masonry Work. Blocks and Bricks. Types
Calculation Basis for a Masonry Wall
Glass. Types. Sizing
Synthetic Polymers. Types. Applications
Reinforcement of Structural Elements with Fiber-Reinforced Materials
Classification of Earthworks
Geotechnical Materials and Earthworks
The excavability of materials
Evaluation of Excavations
Environmental Impact and Occupational Safety and Health
Classifications of rock masses: Terzaghi, Deere's RGD, Bieniawski's CSIR, Barton's NGI, Hoek's GSI
Geological model
Geomechanical model
Flat Fractures, Wedge-Shaped Fractures, and Rock Block Overturning
Magma and Magmatic Differentiation
Classification of Igneous Rocks
Pegmatitic, hydrothermal, and metasomatic processes
General Concepts and Types of Metamorphism
Classification of Metamorphic Rocks
Mineralogy of Metamorphic Rocks
External agents and processes
Sedimentary Environments
Classification of Sedimentary Rocks
The Economic Importance of Sedimentary Rocks
Water Collection Systems
Design of individual wells. Analytical solutions
Well Field Design
Design and Construction of Wellpoints
Well Point Design
Basic Concepts of Slope Stability
Stability Analysis Methods
Geotechnical Parameters in Stability Analysis
Slope Stability in Soil and Rock
Introduction to Slope Stability
Slope Stability Analysis
Flat break and circular break
The Slices Method and Taylor's Abacus
Stereographic projection
Kinematic Analysis of a Rock Slope Failure Due to Planar Sliding
Kinematic Analysis of a Rock Slope Failure Caused by a Wedge
Kinematic Analysis of a Rock Slope Failure Due to Overturning
Kinematic Analysis of a Rock Mass Slope Failure
Safety factor for a rock slope against failure due to plane sliding
Safety factor for a rock slope subject to wedge failure
Safety factor for a rock slope against overturning failure
Stabilization and Support Measures for Rock Slopes
Finite Element Analysis of Rock Slopes
Introduction.
Materials.
Tension force. Instantaneous loss of prestress.
Deferred prestressing losses.
Calculation of prestressing forces in hyperstatic structures.
Underpass Structures (I). Types
Underpass Structures (II). Applied Loads
Cylindrical Sheets: Concepts and Behavior.
Preliminary Design of Cylindrical Plates (I). Concept and Calculation.
Preliminary Design of Cylindrical Plates (II). Gables and Edge Beams.
Design Considerations for Tanks.
Design Elements for Tanks. Principles for the Design of Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Tanks.
Example of a calculation for the wall of a rectangular reinforced concrete tank.
Principles for the Design of Reinforced Concrete Cylindrical Tanks.
Principles for Analyzing the Bottom Slab of a Reinforced Concrete Tank. Example of a Calculation for the Bottom Slab of a Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Tank.
Introduction. Design Codes.
Types of tanks. Materials, joints, and welds.
Design and calculation. Base and body.
Design of Fixed Roofs.
Calculation Based on Gauge Pressure.
Types and Classification of Overpasses
Structural Types
Elements of the Superstructure
Infrastructure Components
Foundations and Functional Elements
Overview and Previous Work
Foundations
Footings and Piers
Boards
Functional Elements
Traditional On-Site Panels
Traditional Prefabricated Panels
Panels for Successive Spans
Formwork Using Successive Cantilevers and Push-Out Methods
Cable-stayed and suspension decks and arch bridges
Quality Control of Materials
Product Quality Control and Tension Control
Tolerances and Load Tests
Work Plan and Critical Tasks
Environmental Management, Supplier Management, and Construction Site Monitoring
A Brief History of Tunnels. Classification and Types of Tunnels.
Geometric Characteristics and Requirements for Tunnels.
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