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Course Description
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Course Name
Engineering and Architectural Heritage
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Host University
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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Location
Lima, Peru
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Area of Study
Architecture, Civil Engineering
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Credits
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course presents the basic concepts of structural engineering and its application for the preservation of architectural heritage. It includes engineering developments of the main cultures, and states the general guidelines for the intervention and conservation of heritage infrastructure. It also presents the main techniques for inspection, diagnosis and intervention of heritage infrastructure, including data processing tools and structural analysis options. The concepts presented in the course are finally used for carrying out a project which consists in the geometric, material survey, and finally the structural evaluation of a historical building in the city of Lima
Course Disclaimer
Please note that there are no beginning level courses offered in this program.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.