3000

The course covers the behavior of reinforced concrete as structural material in order to understand the fundamentals of its design. An introduction to concrete structural systems is included, policies, regulations and codes that rule its design (Colombian earthquake-resistant construction regulation - NSR-10), structural security concepts, design loads, and the behavior and design premises of reinforced concrete. The following topics are also covered on the course: the physical and mechanical properties of concrete and reinforcement steel: the fundamentals of structure construction with reinforced concrete; the behavior of reinforced concrete elements under axial load (with no momentum); the design of elements under flexion and shear stress; the adherence, anchorage, and reinforcement steel junctions; the function and flexion of reinforced concrete elements; the behavior and design of columns under flexo-compression, including the slenderness problem; slabs in one and two directions; the principles of concrete structure analysis; and foundation, stairways, and ramps design. The last topic covered is the design of earthquake-resistant reinforced concrete frames and walls.

The construction sector in Colombia is one of the main lines of economic development. This course is responsible for presenting a panorama of the construction from the civil engineer's point of view, framed in the management of projects, which have clearly identified characteristics and life cycles. Through the different concepts presented on the course, the student is introduced to the knowledge areas applicable to the development of construction projects, which are needed to efficiently and effectively attain the frame components (scope, time, cost and quality). After completing this course, the students are familiar with tools that will allow them to work with interdisciplinary teams and have the ability to coordinate different aspects relevant to the management of construction projects.

Hydrologic cycle, Earth’s energy balance, atmospheric circulation, macroclimatic phenomena. Physical description, measurement and analysis of hydrometeorologic processes of the hydrologic cycle: precipitation, interception, evaporation, transpiration, infiltration, and runoff. Water balance in watersheds. Groudwater hydrology. Precipitation runoff relations. Hydrographs. Hydrologic routing in,English,- reserviors and channel reaches. Hydraulic routing in rivers. Hydrologic hazard, vulnerability and risk. Frequency analysis of hydrologic extreme events. Intensity- Duration-Frequency curves and design hyetographs. Regional frequency analysis. Hydrologic design.

Hydrologic cycle, Earth’s energy balance, atmospheric circulation, macroclimatic phenomena. Physical description, measurement and analysis of hydrometeorology processes of the hydrologic cycle: precipitation, interception, evaporation, transpiration, infiltration, and runoff. Water balance in watersheds. Groundwater hydrology. Precipitation runoff relations. Hydrographs. Hydrologic routing in reservoirs and channel reaches. Hydraulic routing in rivers. Hydrologic hazard, vulnerability and risk. Frequency analysis of hydrologic extreme events. Intensity-Duration-Frequency curves and design hyetographs. Regional frequency analysis. Hydrologic design.

Geographic information management is essential in any project related to natural resources planning. Good management and planning of these phenomena or resources requires locating and monitoring them, allowing the arrangement or interpretation of their changes. This course intends to provide the theoretical and practical elements necessary to formulate appropriate solutions to the different problems that appear in environmental management. Using Geographic Information Systems, students will develop the ability to manage and analyze geographic information, simulate and model impacts that solve and help decision-making by the generation of spatial knowledge for environmental planning. It will allow the understanding of basic cartography concepts, remote perception and Global Positioning System –GPS-, allowing the development of spatial analysis abilities, through multicriteria and multiobjective assessment.